LOU'S TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 897627 • 1780 HIGHWOOD E, PONTIAC, MI, 48340
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-390091 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 1, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 21169720005 | ON FILE | Mar 15, 2021 | Mar 15, 2022 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5K149308 | CANCELLED | Dec 29, 2020 | Apr 22, 2021 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5K149308 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 5K149308 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2019 | Dec 29, 2020 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 5K149308 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 15, 2019 | Feb 8, 2021 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 138 0320 505 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 1, 2001 | Mar 18, 2019 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BUA 1074234247 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BUA 107 423 52 47 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 21169720005 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5K149308 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2021 | Apr 22, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5K149308 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 5K149308 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2021 | Feb 8, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 5K149308 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 |
| NAMECHG | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 138 0320 505 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BUA 107 423 52 47 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2001 | Dec 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BUA 1074234247 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-390091 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC390091 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2021 |
| MC390091 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2020 |
| MC390091 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 29, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC390091 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 13, 2000 | REVOKED | Mar 18, 2019 |
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
1 state • 35 inspections
Violation Summary (66 violations from 35 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 8 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 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 (35 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAZEL PARK | I 75 | ...431818 | LOU'S TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 10, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PONTIAC | PADDOCK | ...496501 | LOU'S TRANSPORT LLC |
| Oct 29, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP | MAPLE | ...462654 | LOU'S TRANSPORT LLC |
| Oct 23, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Plymouth Twp | N I 275 | ...496492 | LOU'S TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jul 19, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | CLARK | ...392245 | LOU'S TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jul 8, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALINE | MONROE | ...360770 | LOU'S TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 8, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUMMIT TWP | SPRING ARBOR | ...055341 | LOU'S TRANSPORT LLC |
| Oct 25, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | WARREN | ...360761 | LOU'S TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jul 5, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Detroit | I 94 | ...305233 | LOU'S TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 11, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROY | I-75 | ...498294 | LOU'S TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 19, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2018 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2017 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2008 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2008 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2007 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2007 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2006 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2005 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events