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LION ML LLC
Lockport, IL
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 8.9% of 45 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3971056 · MC 1483878
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1483878 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Shelter General Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
25.0% OOS · 63 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 8.9% of 45 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 8.9% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 63 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1483878
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Shelter General Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 1-C-11383079
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3971056
MC Number
MC-1483878
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 17, 2022
Authority Granted
November 4, 2022
Annual Mileage
2,600,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
16305 S Wheatgrass Street, Lockport, IL 60441
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lucian Munteanu
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
63
Driver Inspections
48
Vehicle Inspections
46
Out-of-Service Violations
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance31
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service19
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
25.0% of 60 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th 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 44 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 60 inspections
Hours of Service
10 of 60 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 60 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2025 | MT | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Not Lighted · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN7
MO6
IA4
IL4
KY4
TX4
and 17 more states
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
12
Hotshot
7
Utility Trailer
3
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT0REE96831 | 11 | 2 |
| 2025 Metalium Industries | Hotshot · 40 ft | 3NGGF4024S1000857 | 11 | 2 |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT8REF80573 | 9 | 2 |
| 2025 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT3SEC03784 | 8 | 3 |
| 2025 Metalium Industries | Hotshot · 40 ft | 3NGGF4021S1001299 | 8 | 2 |
| 2023 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT7PED46812 | 7 | 4 |
| 2025 Metalium Industries | Hotshot · 40 ft | 3NGGF4022S1000839 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 Metalium Industries | Hotshot · 40 ft | 3NGGF4020S1000774 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 Metalium Industries | Hotshot · 40 ft | 3NGGF4023R1000276 | 6 | 2 |
| 2023 Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. | Utility Trailer · 40 ft | 46UFU4027P1277490 | 6 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT8REE97354 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Metalium Industries | Hotshot · 40 ft | 3NGGF4027S1000819 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. | Utility Trailer · 40 ft | 46UFU4020P1277492 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT0PED47641 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT2PED49701 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT7REE89519 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. | Utility Trailer · 40 ft | 46UFU4029P1277491 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT4RED10613 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DTXREE98893 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT6REF06942 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Gm GM515 | Not Applicable · Class 5 | 1HTKHPVK1RH266634 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL4RG337096 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Metalium Industries | Hotshot · 40 ft | 3NGGF4020S1000077 | 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 (63)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | 2566001004 | HUDSON WI | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1FT8W3DT0REE96831 3NGGF4020S1000774 |
IL 216742H IL 996949ST |
| September 23, 2026 | KC82350032 | KS, KS | I | — | — | TRANSPORT EXPRESS | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1FT8W3DT0REE96831 3NGGF4020S1000774 |
IL 216742 IL 996949ST |
| August 23, 2026 | V262533260 | TX, TX | II | — | — | ATKORE INTERNATIONAL | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1FT8W3DT0REE96831 3NGGF4020S1000774 |
IL 216742H IL 996949ST |
| August 23, 2026 | 5610001649 | JEFFERSON SD | III | — | — | ARMSTRONG TRANSPORT GROUP | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1FT8W3DT3SEC03784 3NGGF4024S1000857 |
IL 221228H IL 998060ST |
| August 11, 2026 | 0586001058 | HOLLOWAY MN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
GM METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1HTKHPVK1RH266634 3NGGF4021S1001299 |
IL 221866H IL 1008409ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | I3A1111141 | MOHAWK TN | I | 2 | 1 | CREATIVE BUILDING SUPPLY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1FT8W3DT3SEC03784 3NGGF4024S1000857 |
IL 221228H IL 998060ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | I032AC0030 | ATHENS TN | III | — | — | CREATIVE BUILDING SUPPLY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1FT8W3DT3SEC03784 3NGGF4024S1000857 |
IL 221228H IL 000000 |
| July 28, 2026 | 3245001630 | EATON OH | III | 2 | — | MANITOWOC CRANE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1FT8W3DT8REF80573 3NGGF4021S1001299 |
IL 221886H IL 1008409ST |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| July 27, 2026 | PCDO001797 | WY, WY | I | — | — | ABF FREIGHT | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1FT8W3DT0REE96831 3NGGF4020S1000774 |
IL 216742H IL 996949ST |
| July 15, 2026 | 0291002187 | GROVETOWN GA | III | 1 | — | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD METALIUM INDUSTRIES |
1FT8W3DT7REE89519 3NGGF4023R1000276 |
IL 222795H IL 1052488ST |
| 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 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CREATIVE BUILDING SUPPLY | 2 | July 29, 2026 |
| TRANSPORT EXPRESS | 1 | September 23, 2026 |
| ARMSTRONG TRANSPORT GROUP | 1 | August 23, 2026 |
| ATKORE INTERNATIONAL | 1 | August 23, 2026 |
| MANITOWOC CRANE | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| ABF FREIGHT | 1 | July 27, 2026 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS | 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| UNION PAC | 1 | July 8, 2026 |
| JOHN W MCDOUGALL CO INC | 1 | July 3, 2026 |
| BRIAN CANTLEY | 1 | June 26, 2026 |
| STELLAR INDUSTRIES | 1 | June 9, 2026 |
| BURES BROTHERS FARM EQUIPMENT | 1 | May 22, 2026 |
34 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 2, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 4, 2022 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 6, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective November 5, 2026 |
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