MOON LIGHT TRANS LLC
USDOT 4116799 • DBA: MOON LIGHT TRANS • 5413 WEST ROSEBUD CT SE, KENTWOOD, MI, 49512
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-1573686 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 1, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7010114128 | ON FILE | Jan 23, 2025 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7010114128 | ACTIVE | Jan 23, 2025 | Apr 9, 2026 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA976745230 | NAME CHANGED | May 22, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA976745230 | REPLACED | May 22, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA976745230 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 23, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA976745230 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA976745230 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2024 | May 22, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA975882613 | CANCELLED | Dec 22, 2023 | Feb 17, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA972333286 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7010114128 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7010114128 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA976745230 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 23, 2025 | Jan 23, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA976745230 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA976745230 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2024 | May 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA976745230 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA976745230 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA975882613 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2024 | Feb 17, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA972333286 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1573686 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1573686 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2024 |
| MC1573686 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2024 |
| MC1573686 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 29, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1573686 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 1, 2023 | REVOKED | Dec 19, 2023 |
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
8 states • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (46 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | 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:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(d)(2) | Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (12 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BYRON TWP | E M 6 | ...W40839 | MOON LIGHT TRANS LLC |
| Nov 27, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | COVERT TWP | I-196 | ...W40839 | MOON LIGHT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records