LEMONS VALLEY TRANSPORTATION LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 94 days Sep 27, 2024 → Dec 30, 2024
- Common (Property) gap · 99 days Inactive Oct 7, 2024 → reinstated Jan 14, 2025
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — LEMONS VALLEY TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 3365244) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): KENNETH LEMONS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 94 days — Sep 27, 2024 → Dec 30, 2024 • Common (Property) gap · 99 days — Inactive Oct 7, 2024 → reinstated Jan 14, 2025 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Active insurance on file — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3365244/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240416 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceCANAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Dec 30, 2025
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 7 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 25% | 25% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
LEMONS VALLEY TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in KENTWOOD, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3365244. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
LEMONS VALLEY TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Kentwood, MI. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 40.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (1) and MI (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
40.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (43.3% of violations); top code 395.8E1-PC (HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 7, 2024 to Jan 14, 2025 (99 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 27, 2024 to Dec 30, 2024 (94 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 6 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 8.00 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 10.33 | 10 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 84533282 | Apr 21, 2025 | AZ | 1 | SANDERS AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 83730102 | Jan 26, 2025 | MI | 1 | mi-i-96-wb-@-okemos-rest-area |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.60C | Yes |
| 83466542 | Dec 22, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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15 | 395.8E1-PC, 396.17C, 391.41A1-NPH | No |
| 83354601 | Dec 9, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81828661 | Jun 8, 2024 | NM | 3 | AT INTERSECTION OF I-10 AND I |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80370145 | Dec 10, 2023 | AZ | 3 | INTERSTATE 17 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79059267 | Jul 4, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-80 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA5402301690 | Aug 8, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC1078298 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jan 14, 2025 | MC1078298-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 26, 2019 | MC1078298-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT6220901101 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 30, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT6220901101 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 30, 2025 | Mar 13, 2026 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT6220901101 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 16, 2025 | Dec 30, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT6220901101 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 30, 2024 | Dec 30, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT6220901101 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 30, 2024 | Aug 19, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT6220901101 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 30, 2024 | Jul 16, 2025 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 94 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 27, 2024 to Dec 30, 2024 | ||||||
| WESTLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WDAZ10001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 17, 2023 | Sep 27, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71003848 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 17, 2023 | Dec 17, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA964150231 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 17, 2022 | Dec 17, 2023 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0069284 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 17, 2019 | Dec 17, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 29, 2026
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Apr 29, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 23, 2026insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 15, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 13, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 30, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 19, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 16, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 30, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 7, 2024
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Oct 7, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 7, 2024authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 99 days (through Jan 14, 2025)
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Sep 27, 2024insuranceCANCEL — WESTLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 27, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 94 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 30, 2024)
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Dec 17, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 17, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 17, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| INTERSTATE 17 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| SANDERS AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| I-57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| AT INTERSECTION OF I-10 AND I | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
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Docket MC1078298
common · INACTIVE · MC
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESTLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,604 carriers served
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7 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify LEMONS VALLEY TRANSPORTATION LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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