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Critical regulatory warnings
  • Common authority is currently revoked as of Mar 3, 2025 · Docket MC1475101.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 451 days (since Feb 21, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC

USDOT 3957856 Active Based in CHICAGO, IL

LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC is a motor carrier based in CHICAGO, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3957856. 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 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.3%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Chicago, IL. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
15
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
14.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
0 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 1,300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NJ (3) and AZ (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

7.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (37.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Feb 21, 2025 (451 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 14.3% vs 23.4% -9.1 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.14 vs 1.80 -0.66
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 108,819 carriers
Location & Contact
8710 W SUMMERDALE AVE APT H
CHICAGO, IL 60656
Phone: 6145896052
Registration
USDOT 3957856
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 300,132 mi

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 14.3% is slightly above typical carriers of this size.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
14.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2025-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
New Jersey (NJ) 3 0 0.0% Jul 18, 2024
California (CA) 2 0 0.0% Mar 18, 2025
Arizona (AZ) 2 0 0.0% Aug 2, 2024
Kansas (KS) 1 0 0.0% Jun 26, 2024
Kentucky (KY) 1 1 100.0% Jul 2, 2024
North Dakota (ND) 1 0 0.0% Jun 8, 2024
New York (NY) 1 0 0.0% Jul 23, 2024
West Virginia (WV) 1 0 0.0% Jul 17, 2024
Colorado (CO) 1 0 0.0% Jun 23, 2024
Indiana (IN) 1 0 0.0% Jun 24, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 13
Hyundai Translead 8
Great Dane 3
Volvo 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84173391 Mar 18, 2025 CA 3 DONNER PASS CVEF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL No
82331897 Aug 2, 2024 AZ 2 KINGMAN AZ
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.60(c), 393.60(d), 393.11(b) No
82235973 Jul 23, 2024 NY 2 CORFU NY
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2, 395.8(a) No
82188562 Jul 18, 2024 NJ 3 KNOWLTON SCALE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 395.20(b) No
82147933 Jul 17, 2024 WV 3 MARTINSBURG WV
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
4 391.11(b)(2), 392.2, 395.24 No
82116581 Jul 12, 2024 NJ 1 CARNEYS POINT SCALE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82020971 Jul 2, 2024 KY 1 EDDYVILLE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.45, 396.3(a)(1) Yes
82004771 Jun 28, 2024 AZ 3 WILLIAMS AZ
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
81984079 Jun 26, 2024 KS 3 ks-wilson-county---205
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81956552 Jun 24, 2024 IN 2 RICHMOND IN
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81990009 Jun 23, 2024 CO 3 CREEDE CO
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
81847956 Jun 11, 2024 CA 2 NIMITZ IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81872439 Jun 8, 2024 ND 1 JAMESTOWN ND
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81793052 Jun 4, 2024 NJ 3 ROADSIDE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79519553 Aug 25, 2023 IL 1
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.9(a) No
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Mar 3, 2025 MC1475101 Common REVOKED Mar 3, 2025
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Nov 14, 2022 MC1475101-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA980264582 BIPD/Primary Apr 26, 2024 Feb 21, 2025 CANCELLED
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 01-C-10957992 BIPD/Primary Oct 27, 2022 Jun 1, 2024 CANCELLED
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY 01-C-10957992 BIPD/Primary Oct 27, 2022 Apr 26, 2024 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 3, 2025
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Mar 3, 2025
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Feb 21, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
  4. Jun 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Apr 26, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
391.11(b)(2) CDL suspended/revoked Driver Fitness 1 0
393.11(b) Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.60(c) Glazing/window obstructions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(d) Glazing/window obstructions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.20(b) Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained Hours of Service 1 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Hours of Service 1 0
395.34(a)(1) Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC

Is LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3957856 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC's safety rating?
LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC had?
15 roadside inspections are on file for LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC's out-of-service rate?
LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 14.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC based?
LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 8710 W SUMMERDALE AVE APT H, CHICAGO, Illinois 60656. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC have valid operating authority?
LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC operate?
LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for LA FONTAINE LOGISTICS INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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