LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC
USDOT 3762335 • DBA: LRS • 5500 PEARL STREET, ROSEMONT, IL, 60018
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-1761443 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1761443 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1761443 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 6, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1761443 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 6, 2025 | — | 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
10 states • 314 inspections
Violation Summary (171 violations from latest 100 of 314 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 8 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 6 | 5 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 5 | 5 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2Y | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75I1 | Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B3 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11S | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:41A1-NPH | 41A1-NPH | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:75A3 | 75A3 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.100B | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-P | Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16B | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | 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 (314 inspections)
Showing 50 of 314
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MICHIGAN CITY | CR 800 N | ...046881 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Jan 14, 2026 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKLIN PARK | RIVER ROAD | ...002074 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Dec 29, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCHESTER | 12TH ST SE | ...016768 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Dec 29, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | OTSEGO | MNTH 101 | ...008710 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Dec 13, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | N SHERIDAN RD | ...012331 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Nov 26, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINNEAPOLIS | LOWRY AVE N | ...040079 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Nov 24, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENTON | SH35 | ...012908 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Nov 11, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ONTWA TWP | US 12 | ...003655 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Nov 5, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIG ROCK TWP | JERICHO RD | ...J66824 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Oct 21, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MELROSE PARK | 1ST AVE | ...010476 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Oct 2, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | THREE RIVERS | MAIN | ...003248 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Sep 30, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | N MERIDIAN ST | ...349446 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Sep 8, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | DUNCAN TWP | 150TH ST | ...MP7599 | Lakeshore recycling systems llc |
| Aug 25, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARRISON | CST(MAIN STREET) | ...015103 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Aug 4, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINNEAPOLIS | ISTH 94WB | ...010725 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Jul 1, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNADILLA TWP | DOYLE | ...NH3932 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Jun 25, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PARK RIDGE | OAKTON ST | ...030659 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Jun 25, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GOLDEN VALLEY | GOLDEN VALLEY RD | ...038871 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| Jun 24, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPORT TWP | N GREEN BAY RD | ...809262 | LRS |
| Jun 24, 2025 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SENECA TWP | KISHWAUKEE VALLEY RD | ...071523 | LRS |
| Jun 12, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | MCLOUTH | Wellman | ...MA8378 | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| May 27, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTHBROOK | SHERMER RD | ...003001 | LRS |
| May 16, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | EVANSTON | CHURCH ST | ...030659 | LRS |
| Feb 25, 2025 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RURAL(PULASKI COUNTY) | CST(ARCH STREET) | ...006301 | LRS |
| Feb 6, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | SKOKIE | GREENWOOD ST | ...001400 | LRS |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records