LOTZ TRUCKING INC
USDOT 269474 • 2770 N 20TH ROAD, SENECA, IL, 61360
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF-005025 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | T 210587 | ON FILE | Jan 19, 1994 | Apr 29, 2011 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T 210587 | REPLACED | Jan 19, 1994 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T 210587 | CANCELLED | Jan 19, 1994 | May 4, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T 200246 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1993 | May 4, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T 200246 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1993 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | T 200246 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1992 | Apr 29, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005025 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 210587 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 200246 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 200246 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 210587 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 210587 | CARGO | Apr 29, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 200246 | CARGO | Apr 29, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC167981 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC167981 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC167981 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC249706 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC249706 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC167981 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 10, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC167981 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 10, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC249706 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 23, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC249706 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 23, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC167981 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 10, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC167981 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 7, 1983 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
16 states • 82 inspections
Violation Summary (120 violations from 82 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 29 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 8 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 6 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24C-L | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.61-WD | Windows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:399.211-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps handholds or deck plates | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(2) | BAC 0.04+ | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20(b) | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (82 inspections)
Showing 50 of 82
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Rural Shelby | I-65 | ...250389 | LOTZ TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 7, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT VALLEY | GA 49 NEAR VINEVILLE ST | ...646067 | LOTZ TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 12, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Saunemin Twp | RT. 47 | ...528365 | LOTZ TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 25, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 4 | COLUMBUS | IR 70 | ...834670 | LOTZ TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 27, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MACON | HAWKINSVILLE RD NEAR COCHRAN FIELD RD | ...273179 | LOTZ TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 12, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROY GROVE TWP | US-52 | ...450718 | LOTZ TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 24, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LITHONIA | I 20 E AT TREADWAY DR | ...834672 | LOTZ TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 6, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 540 AT ELAM | ...284642 | LOTZ TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 30, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | DUNWOODY | I-285 WEST / N PEACHTREE RD | ...646067 | LOTZ TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 17, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Road Dist Twp | IL-127 | ...446545 | LOTZ TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 9, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | SARALAND | I-65 | ...HH9932 | LOTZ TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 27, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SELLERSBURG | US 31 | ...646069 | LOTZ TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 20, 2021 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL(MONROE COUNTY) | I40W | ...446545 | LOTZ TRUCKING INC |
| May 28, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONTGOMERY | I-65 | ...175002 | LOTZ TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 10, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2019 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2018 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2018 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2018 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2018 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2017 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2017 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events