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LAWTON VALLEY LINES INC
Lawton, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 348216 · MC 212814
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 1988
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-212814 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 13 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on June 18, 2013; first granted December 5, 1988 (37 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC212814
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN351318
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
348216
MC Number
MC-212814
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 28, 1989
Authority First Granted
December 5, 1988
Authority Reinstated
June 18, 2013
Annual Mileage
282,254 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
64443 M-40, Lawton, MI 49065
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James C Smith
Officer 2
Lola Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL3
WY2
NE1
US1
UT1
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 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2PJ216439 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532FU147101 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533GU615094 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XFB704493 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GU412289 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6PJ216444 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7PD876426 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9PD876427 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0ET166001 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | 4292940186 | I-80, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X6PJ216444 1UYVS2532FU147101 |
MI RC17633 MI E811663 |
| April 5, 2026 | TWSS000900 | KEMMERER, WY | II | — | — | LIPPERT COMPONENTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9X9PD876427 1UYVS2533GU615094 |
MI RC22490 MI E968640 |
| January 31, 2025 | T326000775 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND, NE | III | — | — | LIPPERT COMPNENTS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X2PJ216439 1UYVS2532FU147101 |
MI RC17632 MI E811663 |
| September 28, 2024 | 4068200446 | I-80 WESTBOUND, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPBDP9X7PD876426 |
MI RC16334 |
| August 16, 2024 | 4127750278 | 80, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X2PJ216439 3H3V532C0ET166001 |
MI RC17632 MI E700236 |
| 393.60E-WS | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 8, 2024 | 24JJ001417 | BRIGHAM CITY UT | III | — | — | IDAHO MILK PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X2PJ216439 1UYVS2530GU412289 |
MI RC17632 MI E968641 |
| June 12, 2024 | 1790000046 | CHESTERTON IN, US | I | — | — | IDAHO MILK PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X2PJ216439 1UYVS2533GU615094 |
MI RC17632 MI E968640 |
| May 28, 2024 | PAPH000081 | EVANSTON POE, WY | III | — | — | SCHREIBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X2PJ216439 1GRAA062XFB704493 |
MI RC17632 MI E700233 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IDAHO MILK PRODUCTS | 2 | July 8, 2024 |
| LIPPERT COMPONENTS | 1 | April 5, 2026 |
| LIPPERT COMPNENTS INC | 1 | January 31, 2025 |
| SCHREIBER | 1 | May 28, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 18, 2013 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| June 10, 2013 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| May 17, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 9, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 27, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 4, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 14, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 14, 2005 | Active Discontinued Revocation | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2013 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| May 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 18, 2026 | Broker's Surety Bond | Cancel · Merchants National Bonding, Inc. |
| September 18, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective October 18, 2026 |
| May 6, 2013 | BROKER | On Record |
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