L & L CARTAGE SERVICES INC
USDOT 974414 • 4931 W RIVERSIDE DR, GARY, IN, 46406
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
974,414
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2199778487
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
MCS-150 Mileage
440,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
4931 W RIVERSIDE DR, GARY, IN, 46406
Contact
Phone: 2199778487
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals3 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 43.3 percentage points above average.
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
2 active
Latest: Dec 11, 2006
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-415005 | REVOKED | Oct 24, 2006 | Oct 24, 2006 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 46-974028-00 | ON FILE | Dec 11, 2006 | Dec 21, 2006 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-K53034 | ON FILE | Nov 15, 2006 | Apr 7, 2011 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 46-974028-00 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K53034 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2006 | Nov 15, 2012 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 46-974028-00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 46-974028-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2006 | Dec 11, 2006 |
| CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DSHA00001201 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 18, 2006 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSHA00000699 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DSHA00000361 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP376746502 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP376746501 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K53034 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2012 | Nov 15, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-K53034 | CARGO | Apr 7, 2011 | Apr 7, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 46-974028-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2006 | Dec 21, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 46-974028-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2006 | Dec 11, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 46-974028-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 46-974028-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | DSHA00001201 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2006 | Oct 18, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHA00000699 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSHA00000361 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP376746502 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP376746501 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-415005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC415005 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 11, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC415005 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2004 |
| MC415005 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 6, 2002 | REVOKED | Oct 24, 2006 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
82%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
8
Violations
53
15 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
2
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 8 of 8 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 8 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (53 violations from 8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(b) | 393.9(b) | 3 | 0 | — | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+26.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
50.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+43.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
6.63vs nat'l 1.80
+4.83 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 87113179 | HAMMOND IN | IN | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.9A-LHLI, 396.17C-PI, 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 83079707 | GARY IN | IN | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 390.21TB1-MC, 393.9A-LTSI, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 82467505 | GARY IN | IN | Level 2 | SUPERIOR T SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2 | No |
| May 12, 2024 | 81583920 | PORTAGE IN | IN | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| May 8, 2024 | 81581869 | GARY IN | IN | Level 2 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 393.9(b), 392.2, 383.51(a) | Yes |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 81055254 | GARY IN | IN | Level 2 | SUPERIOR T SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 79052752 | Roadside | IN | Level 1 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 393.9(a), 393.48(a), 393.45(d) | Yes |
| May 9, 2023 | 78585832 | Roadside | IN | Level 2 | BENS SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
5 total · 80.0% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
10
Across 10 crashes
Tow-Aways
25
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | US 12 | ...080970 | L and L CARTAGE SERVICES INC |
| Jul 21, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EAST CHICAGO | US12W | ...835799 | L AND L CARTAGE SERVICES INC |
| Jun 23, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GARY | INDUSTRIAL HWY (US RT 12) | ...872301 | L & L CARTAGE SERVICES INC |
| Feb 19, 2022 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | GARY | E DUNES HWY | ...706933 | L & L CARTAGE SERVICES INC |
| Apr 13, 2021 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | CHESTERTON(PORTER) | US20 | ...703525 | L AND L CARTAGE SERVICES INC |
| Feb 13, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DOLTON | I-94 S/B | ...882982 | L & L CARTAGE SERVICES INC |
| Sep 16, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2017 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2013 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2012 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2011 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2010 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2009 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2009 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2009 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2008 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2007 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2006 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2006 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2005 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Nov 15, 2012
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 7, 2011
InsuranceInsurance cancel
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 21, 2006
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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