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L&M FREIGHT TRANSPORT LLC
Antioch, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3731357 · MC 1317293
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1317293 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
23.8% OOS · 29 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1317293
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN394500
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3731357
MC Number
MC-1317293
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 27, 2021
Authority Granted
February 1, 2022
Annual Mileage
205,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
42657 N Park Ave, Antioch, IL 60002
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Luis Monte
Officer 2
Margarita Castro
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
27
Vehicle Inspections
23
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
23.8% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
6 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NM4
SD4
KS2
NC2
WI2
GA1
and 12 more states
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
4
Flatbed
3
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4826R6300889 | 10 | 2 |
| 2022 Big Tex | Flatbed · 41 ft | 16V3F4128N6157559 | 9 | 4 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL3RG208364 | 9 | 3 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL5RG347900 | 7 | 1 |
| 2026 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4827T6430333 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL1LG179597 | 6 | 3 |
| 2026 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT5TEC23715 | 2 | — |
| Dodg | Tractor | 3C6RRGL3RG208364 | 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 (29)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | 1879001542 | MONTGOMERY AL | I | 2 | 1 | VIKING SUPPLYNET | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL0VG359172 16V3F4827T6430333 |
IL P1387799 IL 1010190 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 7, 2026 | 5880002693 | BERESFORD SD | I | — | — | TRUENORTH STEEL | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL3RG208364 16V3F4826R6300889 |
IL P1238905 IL 1043899ST |
| April 2, 2026 | I01R040102 | ATHENS TN | I | — | — | AMSTED GRAPHITE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL5RG347900 16V3F4827T6430333 |
IL P1313732 IL 1010190ST |
| March 24, 2026 | 2016000058 | FORSYTH GA | I | — | — | CUSTOM PIPE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL5RG347900 16V3F4827T6430333 |
IL P1313732 IL 1010190 |
| March 12, 2026 | HP01620493 | DOUGLAS COUNTY - 045, KS | II | 2 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL5RG347900 16V3F4827T6430333 |
IL P1313732 IL 1010190ST |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| February 20, 2026 | 4000Q1F87D | CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | — | — | UNIVERSAL | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL5RG347900 16V3F4827T6430333 |
IL P1313732 IL TEMP |
| November 6, 2025 | 000P142LH6 | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL, IA | III | 2 | — | CONVYR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT5TEC23715 16V3F4827T6430333 |
TX XFY3418 IL 1010190ST |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| November 3, 2025 | 9520P8JH2T | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | — | — | HOLE PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL3RG208364 16V3F4826R6300889 |
IL P1238905 IL 947988ST |
| October 28, 2025 | 25XQ001608 | FILLMORE UT | I | 5 | 2 | UTILITY TRAILER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C63RRGL1LG179597 16V3F4128N6157559 |
IL P1139465 IL 947987ST |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | 5380000058 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | I | 2 | — | NLN DEPOT | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT5TEC23715 16V3F4827T6430333 |
TX XFY3418 TX 101019ST |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TB3-OPERBY | Operating a CMV without the words Operated By when required | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| VIKING SUPPLYNET | 1 | October 1, 2026 |
| TRUENORTH STEEL | 1 | May 7, 2026 |
| AMSTED GRAPHITE | 1 | April 2, 2026 |
| CUSTOM PIPE | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
| UNIVERSAL | 1 | February 20, 2026 |
| CONVYR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING | 1 | November 6, 2025 |
| HOLE PRODUCTS | 1 | November 3, 2025 |
| UTILITY TRAILER | 1 | October 28, 2025 |
| NLN DEPOT | 1 | October 8, 2025 |
| IRATHANE SYSTEM | 1 | July 24, 2025 |
| ATLAS SOLAR | 1 | June 30, 2025 |
| PREMIER TRUCK RENTAL | 1 | April 21, 2025 |
8 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 23, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 1, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 1, 2022 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
229 N SERVICE RD STE 2, Moore, OK, 73160-4947
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