LION'S HEAD LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3734451 • 17W705 BUTTERFIELD RD STE 705B, OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL, 60181
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1319520 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 14, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000434 | ON FILE | Mar 25, 2025 | Jan 17, 2026 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000434 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000434 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300082944 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2024 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | KOF-RIERPHQMZN-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2023 | Nov 23, 2024 |
| BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | ATG-IL-0005886-22 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2022 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | ATG-IL-0005886-22 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 23, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA953954334 | REPLACED | Nov 30, 2021 | Nov 30, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000434 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2026 | Jan 17, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000434 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300082944 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000434 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | KOF-RIERPHQMZN-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2024 | Nov 23, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | ATG-IL-0005886-22 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | ATG-IL-0005886-22 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2023 | Nov 23, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA953954334 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1319520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2026 |
| MC1319520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2025 |
| MC1319520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2025 |
| MC1319520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2024 |
| MC1319520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2023 |
| MC1319520 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 6, 2021 | — | 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
32 states • 104 inspections
Violation Summary (90 violations from latest 100 of 104 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNLOW | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | 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:392.2-SLLUCR | 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 (104 inspections)
Showing 50 of 104
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CEDAR FALLS | IA 27 S | ...MY6513 | LION'S HEAD LOGISTICS LLC |
| Feb 18, 2026 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH RICHLAND HILLS | NE 7300 820 LOOP | ...707890 | LION'S HEAD LOGISTICS LLC |
| Feb 13, 2026 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ANNA | US 75 | ...NC0068 | LION'S HEAD LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jan 20, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDDLESEX TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0011 N | ...WX7459 | LION'S HEAD LOGISTICS LLC |
| Dec 1, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | DIMMICK TWP | I-80 | ...VS3719 | LION'S HEAD LOGISTICS LLC |
| Sep 27, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | VINTON | I-10 | ...MY6545 | LION'S HEAD LOGISTICS LLC |
| Apr 13, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | KENTUCKY AVE | ...336985 | LION'S HEAD LOGISTICS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records