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LITEHOUSE INC
Sandpoint, ID
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 229897 · MC 174433
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs · first granted 1984
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-174433 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Zurich American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
8.8% OOS · 122 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC174433
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America, since October 1, 2013
Authority Age
22 yrs
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 22 yrs since reinstatement on October 7, 2004; first granted June 21, 1984 (42 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 122 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC174433
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP3790244
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
Bond · $0 · Policy 105977479
AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy MZI93004307
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
229897
MC Number
MC-174433
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 18, 1983
Authority First Granted
June 21, 1984
Authority Reinstated
October 7, 2004
Annual Mileage
4,147,086 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1109 N Ella Ave, Sandpoint, ID 83864
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kelly J. Prior
Officer 2
Matt Burrows
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
122
Driver Inspections
86
Vehicle Inspections
53
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance41
Unsafe Driving22
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.9pp higher)
8.8% of 80 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
23rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
17 of 33 inspections
Unsafe Driving
16 of 84 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 84 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 84 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 84 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2025 | NC | — | — | 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
MT20
WA13
CA10
UT9
MI8
ID7
and 22 more states
Fleet & Equipment (86)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~38
of 56 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~48
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
41
Tractor
38
Semi-trailer
5
Tank
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537P2744001 | 7 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2PN617739 | 7 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9PN616281 | 7 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9NN309030 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ8RN632025 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532R2225408 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536P2744104 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537R2225405 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9PN617740 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXRN635649 | 5 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ6RN632024 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530P2744101 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532P2744004 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537R2090104 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2NN309032 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ0RN658974 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ9RN631904 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530P2992803 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530R2225407 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535K2760707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536K2760702 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538K2760703 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0PN617738 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2RN627335 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6PN617744 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9RN627283 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ0RN631970 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ2RN658975 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532P2992804 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533K2760706 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533R2225403 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534K2760701 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534P2744005 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534P2744103 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535K2760710 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535R2225404 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536L2168105 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537K2760708 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537L2829401 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539P2992802 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539R2225406 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XR2225401 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS3531R2992902 | 2 | — |
| 2011 West-mark Certified Stainless Services, Inc dba West-Mark | Tank · 40 ft | 1W9TE4023BA488125 | 2 | — |
| 2011 West-mark Certified Stainless Services, Inc dba West-Mark | Tank · 40 ft | 1W9TE4024BA488120 | 2 | 1 |
| West | Semi-trailer | 1W9TE4029NA488053 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0NN309031 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0PN616279 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0PN616282 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4NN309033 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4SN689986 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6NN309034 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ1SN669889 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ4RN631972 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ6RN631973 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ8SN669890 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJXSN669888 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJXSN669891 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530L2168102 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530L2829403 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530P2744003 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532L2168103 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533R2090102 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534R2225409 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535FM157010 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535S2517401 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539K2760709 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L2168101 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539P2744002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539S2517403 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XK2760704 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS353XR2992901 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1W9TE4020NA488054 | 1 | — |
| West-mark | Semi-trailer | 1W9TE4024TA488023 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1W9TE4027NA488052 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1W9TE4847KA488098 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0PN617741 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0SN689984 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2PN339859 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2PN617742 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4PN617743 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8MN270302 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8SN667599 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ0RN631905 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ2RN631971 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ4RN631907 | 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 (122)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | 3745001040 | BONNERS FERRY ID | I | 1 | — | LITEHOUSE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJXSN669891 1UYVS2530P2992803 |
ID AM3593 ID TS7772 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | H120624333 | EAST PENNSBORO TOWNSHIP PA | II | 1 | — | LITEHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH9PN617740 1UYVS2534K2760701 |
ID BH8099 ID TV7253 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | KIRKB05770 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | ONEIDA WAREHOUSING/BERKSHIRE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH6PN617744 1UYVS2530P2744101 |
ID AM7170 ID TR5908 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | KIRKB05693 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | LITEHOUSE FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH0PN616279 1UYVS2533R2225403 |
ID AM7127 ID 2681TL |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | 25MA002708 | BRIGHAM CITY UT | III | — | — | LITEHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ2RN658975 1UYVS2530L2168102 |
ID AM3559 ID TK7822 |
| July 14, 2026 | 25SE002296 | ST. GEORGE UT | I | 5 | 2 | THE MORNING STAR PACKING COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ9RN631904 1UYVS2537K2760708 |
ID BH7547 ID TU943 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | OOSTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 25ES001988 | ST. GEORGE UT | III | 1 | — | CLASSIC WINE VINEGAR CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ9RN631904 1UYVS2537K2760708 |
ID BH7547 ID TU943 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | 2154001046 | BOW WA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH0PN617738 1UYVS2535K2760707 |
ID AM7150 ID TU941 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | 2181000276 | GRANDVIEW WA | II | 2 | — | LIGHTHOUSE, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EHXRN635649 1UYVS2536L2168105 |
IN 3528089 ID TK7825 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | 2259000054 | TOWN BRYON WI | II | 1 | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH9PN617740 1UYVS2535FM157010 |
ID BH8099 ID TJ8056 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LIGHTHOUSE | 6 | June 24, 2026 |
| PRAIRIE GRAIN PARTNERS | 2 | May 7, 2026 |
| CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC | 2 | January 26, 2026 |
| HIGH DESERT MILK | 2 | November 14, 2024 |
| ONEIDA WAREHOUSING/BERKSHIRE | 1 | August 26, 2026 |
| LITEHOUSE FOODS | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| THE MORNING STAR PACKING COMPANY | 1 | July 14, 2026 |
| CLASSIC WINE VINEGAR CO | 1 | July 7, 2026 |
| INGRDION INC | 1 | June 10, 2026 |
| DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE | 1 | March 18, 2026 |
| CHARTER NEXT GENERATION, INC. | 1 | February 24, 2026 |
| MARROQUIN ORGANICS | 1 | February 5, 2026 |
24 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2004 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| September 27, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 2, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 4, 1985 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 21, 1984 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2013 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| February 1, 2003 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 1, 2010 | Cargo | On file |
| November 13, 2003 | BROKER | On Record |
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