LAY FREIGHT LLC

USDOT 3961218 • 2828 CASTLE DR, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46816

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,961,218
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2602301818
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
19
MCS-150 Mileage
5,022,710
Physical Address
2828 CASTLE DR, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46816
Mailing Address
PO BOX 6346, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46896
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Nov 26, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1477337REVOKEDDec 2, 2025Dec 2, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryACX-B1820WLS22C559-0191ON FILENov 26, 2024Nov 26, 2025

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA962855315CANCELLEDApr 24, 2024Nov 26, 2024
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA962855315REPLACEDApr 22, 2024Apr 24, 2024
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA962855315REPLACEDApr 4, 2024Apr 22, 2024
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA962855315NAME CHANGEDOct 21, 2022May 13, 2024
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA962855315REPLACEDOct 21, 2022Apr 4, 2024

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELBRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYACX-B1820WLS22C559-0191BIPD/PrimaryNov 26, 2025Nov 26, 2025
CANCELPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA962855315BIPD/PrimaryNov 26, 2024Nov 26, 2024
TERM/CANCLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA962855315BIPD/PrimaryMay 13, 2024May 13, 2024
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA962855315BIPD/PrimaryApr 24, 2024Apr 24, 2024
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA962855315BIPD/PrimaryApr 22, 2024Apr 22, 2024
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA962855315BIPD/PrimaryApr 4, 2024Apr 4, 2024

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1477337INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1477337COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 30, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 29, 2024
MC1477337COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 8, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 5, 2024
MC1477337MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 2, 2022REVOKEDDec 2, 2025

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Jan 29, 2024New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEFeb 28, 2024

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
68%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
115
Violations
110
23 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
14.0%
Driver OOS %
2.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
19
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
7
Mar
4
Apr
7
May
12
Jun
18
Jul
17
Aug
13
Sep
16
Oct
5
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 115 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

24 states115 inspections

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Violation Summary (110 violations from latest 100 of 115 inspections)

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Violation Summary (110 violations from latest 100 of 115 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS66Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp40Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver 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 I32Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY390.21TB3-OPERBY20General/Admin
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45C-BSGBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205A-WRCWheel/rim defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSMLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFYOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-TCTire in contact with another part of the vehicle11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209DWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205A-WRBHWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A3IIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.7ADriver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
14.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.10vs nat'l 1.80
-0.70 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (115 inspections)

Showing 50 of 115

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Inspection History (115 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Nov 26, 202586419970JOPLIN MOMOLevel 2VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER2391.11B2-Q, 393.45B2-BHTDYes
Nov 14, 202586351990SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1No
Nov 13, 202586318718VAN BUREN ARARLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45C-BSGYes
Nov 2, 202586234629GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 1, 202586226816MT. PASS IFCALevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER5393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLEQPYes
Oct 30, 202586207744LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37AKSLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 29, 202586200123DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEDNo
Oct 25, 202586162353CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LTSIYes
Oct 23, 202586142985RoadsidePALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Oct 23, 202586141826SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 23, 202586141862SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 19, 202586103233FLAGSTAFF AZAZLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 16, 202586094624SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 16, 202586074437JOPLIN MOMOLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 13, 202586111666MT. PASS IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 12, 202586058950RoadsidePALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLUPNo
Oct 10, 20258603278328 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCAIALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 9, 202586015800RoadsideNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 5, 202585977020GOODYEAR AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11A1-CSLRRNo
Oct 5, 202586111690MT. PASS J.P.O.E. C.V.E.F.CALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Oct 4, 202585968247SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 27, 202585903470SCHENECTADY NYNYLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER6393.205A-WRC, 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLIFTAYes
Sep 26, 202585888529LOWELL ORORLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR4393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.53B-BYes
Sep 23, 202585866692SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 20, 202585836713ST. GEORGE UTUTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.22G-ELDMFVNo
Sep 20, 202585920748MT. PASS IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3390.21TB3-OPERBY, 396.5B-L, 393.11A1-LTSMYes
Sep 18, 202585855132GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 17, 202585839945031 - MARYVILLE - I-55/70 S/BILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 16, 202585803121RoadsidePALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Sep 15, 202585801270GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 12, 202587100212GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 6, 202585715736DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER5393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LILYes
Sep 3, 202585689826LONDON OHOHLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4393.55E-B, 393.95A4-EEUS, 396.17C-PIYes
Sep 2, 202585662185CACALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Aug 28, 202585675330MT. PASS JPOE CVEFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.47A-BCLMBDNo
Aug 27, 202585675337I-15 @MOUNTAIN PASS JPOE,CVEFCALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 25, 202585733557BRUCETON MILLS WVWVLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER2395.24, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Aug 25, 202587439558SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER4396.17C, 393.9, 393.45B2PCNo
Aug 24, 202585605800REELSVILLE ININLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLFC, 392.2-SLLFY, 392.2-SLLMLNo
Aug 24, 202586946666GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 23, 202585623223IH 10 MP 211TXLevel 2VANR SEMI-TRAILER7396.3A1B, 393.30, 393.9Yes
Aug 23, 202585610511MT. PASS IFCALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR3390.21TB3-OPERBY, 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.24D-ELDPTYes
Aug 22, 202585599645CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 19, 202585529803ST. GEORGE UTUTLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47E, 393.53B-BNo
Aug 18, 202585548784WEST TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS2No
Aug 15, 202585521739I-80 WB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - WEIPALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Aug 12, 202585481727I40NMLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No
Aug 11, 202585475258DONNER PASS IFCALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 11, 202585476520SANDERS AZAZLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 7, 202585460454IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9, 393.209D, 393.45DLPCYes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

113 total · 13.3% OOS
2024-122025-11
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Aug 24, 2025INTOW00CLOVERDALEI-70...232805LAY FREIGHT

Compliance Timeline

10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 2, 2025
Authority
Nov 26, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 24, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 26, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 24, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 22, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 4, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 28, 2024
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Jan 29, 2024
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact

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