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AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE TRANSPORTATION II LLC
Dry Ridge, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1014568 · MC 427563
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 21 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-427563 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$75,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 21 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $75,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC427563
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
UNIVERSAL FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 10001457
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN293842
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1014568
MC Number
MC-427563
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
June 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 27, 2002
Authority Reinstated
March 17, 2005
Annual Mileage
258,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
205 Jenni Lane, Dry Ridge, KY 41035
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joel Howell
Officer 2
Lisa Howell
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EJXFN925226 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| March 30, 2026 | KY | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKAD49XXDJ364107 | 0 | Clean |
| April 23, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EJXFN925226 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| December 11, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWD49X4JR211760 | 0 | Clean |
| June 11, 2024 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X4KD634606 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| April 24, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · General Securement | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | Out of service |
| April 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 6 | Cited |
| April 24, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Cited |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2025 | KY | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY3
NY1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
4
Tractor
4
Dolly
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJXFN925226 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532A2L3204174 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482A2H3022373 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49XXDJ364107 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4JR211760 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4KD634606 | 1 | — |
| 2022 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04822NL020926 | 1 | — |
| 2026 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04825TL024577 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Dolly · 5 ft | 4U3S00514EL013436 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2005 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 28, 2005 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 21, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 21, 2002 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| March 4, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 24, 2005 | COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Owner Operator Services Inc
1 NW OOIDA DR, Grain Valley, MO, 64029
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