- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 83 days (since Feb 24, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
LUCKY WAY LOGISTICS INC
LUCKY WAY LOGISTICS INC is a motor carrier based in LONG GROVE, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2464242. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 14 power units and 14 drivers, with 23 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.5%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
LUCKY WAY LOGISTICS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 14 drivers, based in Long Grove, IL. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.4% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract and common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 30% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (4) and MI (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
15.4% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (33.3% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPDOOS (False record of duty status) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; Volvo, Great Dane, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 65,083 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 21 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 10 | |
| Great Dane | 4 | |
| Utility | 3 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Hyundai | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87595641 | Apr 14, 2026 | MI | 1 | 22 1/2 MILE RD |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87580468 | Apr 13, 2026 | OH | 2 | LONDON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 23-LEU | Yes |
| 86775508 | Jan 9, 2026 | IN | 3 | WARSAW IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.24, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86311370 | Nov 13, 2025 | KY | 3 | LOUISVILLE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86155506 | Oct 21, 2025 | IN | 3 | CHESTERTON IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85532470 | Aug 18, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-90 WB |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85045023 | Jun 25, 2025 | OH | 3 | SWANTON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Yes |
| 83814082 | Feb 5, 2025 | OH | 2 | HUNTSVILLE OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83580133 | Jan 8, 2025 | OH | 2 | HARRISON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 83311191 | Dec 3, 2024 | MI | 2 | mi-e/b-scale |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 82767889 | Sep 25, 2024 | MI | 1 | mi-grass-lake-scale-w/b |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21T(b) | No |
| 82266777 | Jul 30, 2024 | MI | 2 | mi-e/b-scale |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 81763668 | May 30, 2024 | IN | 2 | LOWELL IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81320177 | Apr 9, 2024 | MI | 2 | mi-new-buffalo-scale-e/b |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81259340 | Apr 2, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 395.8(e)(1), 393.9(a), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 81049544 | Mar 5, 2024 | MI | 2 | mi-grass-lake-scale-e/b |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11 | No |
| 81028659 | Mar 1, 2024 | OH | 3 | oh-roadside-(ir80) |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81016669 | Feb 27, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-294 |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80744978 | Jan 31, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80424840 | Dec 18, 2023 | KY | 2 | WADDY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79583569 | Aug 31, 2023 | MI | 3 | mi-w/b-i-94-@-zeeb |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79384313 | Aug 11, 2023 | MI | 1 | WB FOWLERVILLE SCALE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a) | Yes |
| 79282727 | Jul 30, 2023 | IN | 2 | in-i-65sb-scales-mm#241 |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 391.11(b)(4), 393.45 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN0904860563 | Dec 4, 2025 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| ILX003339378 | Feb 27, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IN0903667225 | Oct 8, 2020 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| ILX001916930 | May 22, 2020 | IL | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| ILX000309046 | Sep 2, 2015 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| FL8325268904 | Nov 10, 2014 | FL | 0 | 4 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2014 | MC851599-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 563-01-06 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2025 | Feb 24, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 563-01-06 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2024 | Feb 24, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 563-01-06 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2023 | Feb 24, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 563-01-06 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2022 | Feb 24, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP5630106 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2021 | Feb 24, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN233392 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2018 | Feb 24, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A3617 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2017 | Feb 24, 2018 | REPLACED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03837-16 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2016 | Feb 24, 2017 | REPLACED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03837-16 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2016 | Mar 24, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03837-15 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2015 | Feb 24, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1382809 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2015 | Feb 24, 2015 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1382809 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2014 | Jan 28, 2015 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1382809 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2014 | Jun 26, 2014 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 24, 2026insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Feb 23, 2026
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Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Feb 24, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Feb 23, 2024
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Feb 24, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Feb 24, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Feb 23, 2022
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Feb 24, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 19, 2021
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Feb 24, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
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Mar 24, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Feb 24, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Feb 24, 2016
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Feb 24, 2016insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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Feb 24, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 28, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 26, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 27, 2014
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-294 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-90 WB | IL | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| LOWELL IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| WARSAW IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| LOUISVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
| WADDY | KY | 1 | 0 |
| 22 1/2 MILE RD | MI | 1 | 0 |
| WB FOWLERVILLE SCALE | MI | 1 | 1 |
| HARRISON OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 5 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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23 inspections
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6 reportable crashes
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How to verify LUCKY WAY LOGISTICS INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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