LEMONS VALLEY TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3365244 • 5344 MADISON AVE SE, KENTWOOD, MI, 49548
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1078298 | REVOKED | Oct 7, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT6220901101 | ON FILE | Dec 30, 2025 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT6220901101 | ACTIVE | Dec 30, 2025 | Apr 15, 2026 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT6220901101 | REPLACED | Jul 16, 2025 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT6220901101 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2024 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT6220901101 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2024 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT6220901101 | CANCELLED | Dec 30, 2024 | Aug 19, 2025 |
| WESTLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WDAZ10001 | CANCELLED | Dec 17, 2023 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71003848 | REPLACED | Dec 17, 2023 | Dec 17, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA964150231 | REPLACED | Dec 17, 2022 | Dec 17, 2023 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0069284 | REPLACED | Dec 17, 2019 | Dec 17, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT6220901101 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT6220901101 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT6220901101 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT6220901101 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT6220901101 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT6220901101 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | WESTLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WDAZ10001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA964150231 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2023 | Dec 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71003848 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2023 | Dec 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0069284 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2022 | Dec 17, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1078298 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1078298 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 14, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1078298 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 26, 2019 | REVOKED | Oct 7, 2024 |
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
5 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (30 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | 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: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 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2025 | 84533282 | SANDERS AZ | AZ | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 396.17C-PI, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 83730102 | I-96 WB @ OKEMOS REST AREA | MI | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.47E, 393.60C, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| Dec 22, 2024 | 83466542 | 02 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METER | IA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 15 | 395.8E1-PC, 396.17C, 393.11 | No |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 83354601 | I-57 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 8, 2024 | 81828661 | Roadside | NM | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Dec 10, 2023 | 80370145 | INTERSTATE 17 | AZ | Level 3 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 79059267 | I-80 | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.548004/-118.667362 | ...JJ1119 | LEMONS VALLEY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records