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LANTERNA DISTRIBUTORS INC
DBA: Lanterna Distributors
Windsor Mill, MD
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3910003 · MC 1443028
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1443028 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
15.4% OOS · 21 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1443028
Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3910003
MC Number
MC-1443028
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 30, 2022
Annual Mileage
60,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
7223 Ambassador Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dale Boyles
Officer 2
Charles Shivery
Cargo Types
General FreightBeverages
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
15.4% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
38th 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
2 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD19
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Isuzu NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 54DC4W1D7NS201553 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC7NDNF5316 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Isuzu NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 54DC4W1D3RS214287 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Isuzu NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 54DC4W1D9NS201554 | 2 | 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 (21)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | 9526C00056 | WALDORF MD | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
54DC4W1D7NS201553 |
MD 6FA3904 |
| June 12, 2026 | 2151C00801 | SYKESVILLE MD | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
54DC4W1D7NS201553 |
MD 6FA3904 |
| June 3, 2026 | 2354C00035 | VIENNA MD | III | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
54DC4W1D7NS201553 |
MD 6FA3904 |
| May 20, 2026 | 3064C01126 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 1 | 1 | LANTERNA DISTRIBUTORS | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
54DC4W1D9NS201554 |
MD 8EX6166 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 20, 2026 | 3277C00312 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | WINE WORLD BEER AND SPIRITS | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
54DC4W1D7NS201553 |
MD 6FA3904 |
| February 13, 2026 | 0295C01203 | PARKTON MD | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
54DC4W1D3RS214287 |
MD 9GA1376 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| December 3, 2025 | 0286C00352 | VIENNA MD | II | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
54DC4W1D7NS201553 |
MD 6FA3904 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 16, 2025 | 0315C00095 | MARDELA SPRINGS MD | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
54DC4W1D7NS201553 |
MD 6FA3904 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 1, 2025 | 5811C00008 | HAMPSTEAD MD | I | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
54DC4W1D3RS214287 |
MD 9GA1376 |
| June 5, 2025 | 2151C00131 | SYKESVILLE MD | II | 2 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
54DC4W1D3RS214287 |
MD 9GA1376 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WINE WORLD BEER AND SPIRITS | 1 | March 20, 2026 |
| BELLA NOTTE | 1 | January 3, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2022 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 4, 2026.
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