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L&M TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
Signal Hill, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3944918 · MC 1480109
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1480109 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Db Insurance Co., Ltd (u.s.branch)
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1480109
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CCA-0018808-03
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3944918
MC Number
MC-1480109
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 30, 2022
Authority Granted
October 27, 2022
Annual Mileage
30,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Signal Hill, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightIntermodal
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
20.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
44th 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 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | CA | — | — | 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
CA6
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Container Chassis
3
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR1HSHW5321 | 6 | 1 |
| 2001 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S11T101058 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S44T201353 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126251021127 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2026 | UHUV000037 | CA, CA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER JIND |
3AKJGLDR1HSHW5321 KR1GV40272D104157 |
CA 9G95285 ME 5581905 |
| 393.75A2-TAOBB | OOSTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 2, 2026 | UE28005058 | SAN ONOFRE IF, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR1HSHW5321 3H3C412S11T101058 |
CA 9G95285 CA 4TX6657 |
| January 22, 2026 | NF35001247 | SAN ONOFRE NB IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
3AKJGLDR1HSHW5321 LJRC4126251021127 |
CA 9G95285 CA 4GE1430 |
| July 3, 2025 | NC4W007053 | SAN ONOFRE NB IF, CA | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGLDR1HSHW5321 |
CA 9G95285 |
| 393.205A-WRDC | OOSWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| May 22, 2025 | UDX3000613 | SAN ONOFRE IF, CA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR1HSHW5321 3H3C412S44T201353 |
CA 9G95285 ME 247372G |
| March 6, 2025 | UEAR005152 | LOS ANGELES, CA | I | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGLDR1HSHW5321 |
CA 9G95285 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STBW | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| May 1, 2024 | NEIL001465 | OTAY MESA IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGLDR1HSHW5321 |
CA 9G95285 |
| December 11, 2023 | NA2W004426 | OTAY MESA IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGLDR1HSHW5321 |
CA RIP |
| December 6, 2023 | ND4C005028 | OTAY MESA IF, CA | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGLDR1HSHW5321 |
CA C22G11 |
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 16, 2023 | NC4W005246 | SAN ONOFRE NB IF, CA | I | 7 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PTRB CIMR |
1XPVD09X4AD101447 LJRC41263KT013666 |
CA 9E33365 ME 2485318 |
| 393.75A2 | OOSTire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | OOSTire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.209D | OOSSteering system components worn, welded, or missing | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| 390.21TA | CMV not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 20, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 25, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 5, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 27, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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