LION ML LLC

USDOT 3971056 • 16305 S WHEATGRASS STREET, LOCKPORT, IL, 60441

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,971,056
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7814920452
Power Units (MCS-150)
17
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
MCS-150 Mileage
2,600,000
Physical Address
16305 S WHEATGRASS STREET, LOCKPORT, IL, 60441
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Nov 5, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1483878ACTIVEUnknownJun 18, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1-C-11383079ON FILENov 5, 2024Jul 21, 2025

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1-C-11383079REPLACEDNov 5, 2024Jun 16, 2025
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA967993261REPLACEDOct 27, 2023Nov 5, 2024
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAFBIL001637-00CANCELLEDOct 27, 2022Oct 27, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY1-C-11383079BIPD/PrimaryJul 21, 2025Jul 21, 2025
TERM/REPLSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY1-C-11383079BIPD/PrimaryJun 16, 2025Jun 16, 2025
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA967993261BIPD/PrimaryNov 5, 2024Nov 5, 2024
CANCELKNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANYAFBIL001637-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 27, 2023Oct 27, 2023

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1483878COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 18, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 18, 2025
MC1483878COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 2, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 11, 2023
MC1483878MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 4, 2022Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
44
Violations
63
18 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
22.7%
Driver OOS %
4.5%
Power Units (MCS-150)
17
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
5
Nov
4
Dec
4
Jan
7
Feb
3
Mar
2
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
4
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 44 of 44 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

23 states44 inspections

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Violation Summary (63 violations from 44 inspections)

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Violation Summary (63 violations from 44 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS807Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued638Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSRLFSteering - Power steering reservoir low fluid10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.100CFailure to prevent cargo shifting11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110BCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.35Making/causing false entries1010General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMPInoperative Brake Lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106D-CCargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2FTOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2IRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB390.21TB10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8E1-PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3B2Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle)11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.43DBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
22.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-0.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.2 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.43vs nat'l 1.80
-0.37 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 (44 inspections)

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Inspection History (44 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 5, 202687501466RoadsideNCLevel 1DIMD SEMI-TRAILER1Details unavailableNo
Apr 2, 202687486804RoadsideILLevel 3MTM OTHER0No
Mar 12, 202687290835013 - COMPTON - US30 @ IL251ILLevel 1SEMI SEMI-TRAILER1393.9TSYes
Mar 10, 202687297078POPLAR BLUFF MOMOLevel 1LOAD STAR SEMI-TRAILER1393.95A1No
Mar 4, 202687220942KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 1DIAMOND C SEMI-TRAILER4393.209E-SPSRLF, 393.60C, 393.9A-LCLNo
Mar 2, 202687190749020 - MARION - I-57 S/BILLevel 1FORD TRUCK TRACTOR5396.17C, 395.22H1, 393.9Yes
Feb 16, 202687083385SAVANNAH GAGALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.3A1-HCMYes
Jan 16, 202686838094UNIONNCLevel 3DIAC FULL TRAILER0No
Jan 5, 202686761724EVELETH MNMNLevel 3LOAD STAR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLNo
Oct 21, 202586126495WEST UNITY OHOHLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 21, 202586116619POST FALLS IDIDLevel 1METALIUM I SEMI-TRAILER10395.8A, 390.35, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Sep 9, 202585721782ELIZABETHTOWNKYLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 11, 202584957499BROADUS MTMTLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 21, 202584528016WATERLOO NYNYLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 16, 202584428619EAST BERNSTADTKYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2, 393.9BRKLAMP, 393.9TSYes
Mar 25, 202584225586FOLKSTON GAGALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Mar 11, 202584113980KNOX COUNTY SCALES WBTNLevel 1DIAC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 10, 202584100602MONUMENT COCOLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBNo
Feb 26, 202583969109US 74NCLevel 1LONS FULL TRAILER0No
Feb 8, 202583822798WENTZVILLE MOMOLevel 1UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLED, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Feb 7, 202583830766FM400TXLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 5, 202583805682STANTON TNTNLevel 1DIAMOND C SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Feb 4, 202583788965129 PARKING AREAWYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.43DBMAYes
Feb 3, 202583778072LUSK POEWYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 2, 202583759642HAVRE MTMTLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 17, 202583651835NEWTON WIWILevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.104B-C, 393.106D-C, 393.9A-LRLIYes
Jan 8, 202583556078KUTTAWAKYLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER4383.23A2, 392.2FT, 392.2IRPYes
Jan 6, 202583600115RoadsideVTLevel 3OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1395.8E-HOSPDNo
Jan 6, 202583553369ELLENSBURG WAWALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3395.24, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.100B-CYes
Dec 29, 202483496521BUTTE MTMTLevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 20, 202483457867NASHVILLE TNTNLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 13, 202483403612KANORADO M.C.I.S. #46KSLevel 3DIAC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 5, 202483317778WAVERLY EAST BOUNDNELevel 30No
Nov 28, 202483272279CLARKSVILLE TNTNLevel 1UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 12, 202483168963SR376 CHIPPEWA TWP - CHIPPEWAPALevel 3DIAC FULL TRAILER1390.21TBNo
Nov 6, 202483128395HIGGINSVILLE MOMOLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 4, 202483069729VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 1CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 1, 202483072855I80 EB DURANT EXITIALevel 3MARF SEMI-TRAILER2395.8E1-PC, 395.3B2Yes
Oct 31, 202483079038MAYVIEW MOMOLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 31, 202483084459IH-0030 IN TARRANT CO. (2-31)TXLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9, 393.43DYes
Oct 30, 202483062707GALENA OHOHLevel 2LONE STAR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 2, 202481004494STEELE MOMOLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Feb 12, 202480831624OX YOKE RDCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2, 393.75(a)(3)Yes
May 16, 202378648695FINDLAY SCALESOHLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

41 total · 26.8% OOS
2024-102026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 4, 2025MTTOW00+47.4182 -115.6210...E98893LION ML LLC
Apr 26, 2023ININJURY02UNIONTOWN(JACKSON)HIGHWAY 31...NH4171LION ML INC

Compliance Timeline

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

Jul 21, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 18, 2025
Authority
Jun 16, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 4, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 5, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 27, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 26, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 2 injuries

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