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AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE TRANSPORTATION II LLC
Dry Ridge, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1014568 · MC 427563
No Safety Rating
Active 21 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2002
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-427563 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 21 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on March 17, 2005; first granted March 21, 2002 (24 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 7 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
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN293842
UNIVERSAL FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 10001457
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1014568
MC Number
MC-427563
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 27, 2002
Authority First Granted
March 21, 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
Lisa Howell
Officer 2
Joel 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 Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
33.3% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
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
KY4
NY2
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
5
Tractor
4
Dolly
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6SD728034 | 2 | — |
| 2022 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04822NL020926 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJXFN925226 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A23LR053107 | 1 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 2026 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04825TL024577 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | CV43485347 | WEST LIBERTY KY | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPBDP9X6SD728034 4U3J04822NL020926 |
KY 011933A KY 75623T |
| August 19, 2026 | SPB3101319 | CROWN POINT NY | II | — | — | GSI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPBDP9X6SD728034 1RNF48A23LR053107 |
KY 011933A KY 75609T |
| April 24, 2026 | I037H80826 | ARDMORE TN | I | 2 | 1 | GSI INTERNATIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
4V4NC9EJXFN925226 4U3J04825TL024577 |
KY 008188A KY H1X236 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | CV42256962 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BENSON/WABASH |
1XKAD49XXDJ364107 1TTF482A2H3022373 |
KY 000537A KY 63752T |
| April 23, 2025 | SPA3030482 | SLATE HILL NY | II | 2 | 1 | ACCESS LIMITED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
4V4NC9EJXFN925226 4U3S00514EL013436 |
KY 008188A KY 55502T |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| December 11, 2024 | S195000734 | WHITESBURG, KY | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BENSON/WABASH |
1XKWD49X4JR211760 1TTE532A2L3204174 |
KY A67387 KY 75616T |
| June 11, 2024 | S199000964 | HYDEN, KY | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPBDP9X4KD634606 4U3J04822NL020926 |
KY A70776 KY 75623T |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| GSI | 1 | August 19, 2026 |
| GSI INTERNATIONAL | 1 | April 24, 2026 |
| ACCESS LIMITED | 1 | April 23, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 23, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2005 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 28, 2005 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 21, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 30, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 21, 2002 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| 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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