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LIONWAY TRUCKING LLC
Houston, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
80.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4539600 · MC 1801259
No Safety Rating
Active 7 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1801259 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Clear Blue Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
80.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
80.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 months
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1801259
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy AQ1YTX011526-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4539600
MC Number
MC-1801259
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 25, 2026
Authority Granted
March 27, 2026
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Location
Houston, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance50
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service12
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
80.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
99th 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
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
5 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | TX | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX8
OK2
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
5
Tractor
5
Dump
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSSEB8XLA24697 | 4 | 3 |
| 2000 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF48207Y2005808 | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2480HA901330 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD60ESFS7851 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148202G1515148 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148209D1558896 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCG21LH95339 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A206R012566 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 37 ft | 1T91F3728T1247321 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X5WN474422 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG4GSHJ8297 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR8GSGZ1877 | 1 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | V262637341 | TX, TX | II | 6 | 2 | CBC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
— FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3HSDZAPR8JN417447 13N148209D1558896 |
TX 05661BYR OK CU9301 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.110B2I-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104F4-C | Cargo - No edge protection for tiedowns | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 4, 2026 | V262622505 | TX, TX | II | 5 | 1 | LOCATION | Truck Tractor |
— |
3AKJGLDR4HSHV1218 |
TX R838681 |
| 383.71H | OOSLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 14, 2026 | V600173250 | OK, OK | III | 2 | 2 | MC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD60ESFS7851 1UYFS2480HA901330 |
TX R839246 ME C448967 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-S | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.1 | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| September 7, 2026 | V262557951 | TX, TX | II | 8 | 1 | XX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5D69X5WN474422 1RNF48A206R012566 |
TX R840322 NV 24826PT |
| 393.51C-BNVLAWD | OOSAir Brake - No visual low air warning device manufactured on or after 1975. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.93B-SBA | Seatbelts - Trucks and truck-tractors not equipped/defective | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| September 7, 2026 | V262573716 | TX, TX | II | 5 | 2 | PORT OF AMERICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
3AKJGLBG4GSHJ8297 1T91F3728T1247321 |
TX R862130 TX 252B699 |
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | V262503363 | IH 45 MM 109, TX | II | 2 | 2 | CBC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD60ESFS7851 1UYFS2480HA901330 |
TX R839246 ME C448967 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | V262499904 | 9464 TX75, TX | II | 1 | — | COOPER/PORTS AMERICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUYSSEB8XLA24697 1TTF48207Y2005808 |
TX R853422 TX 024C940 |
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | V262483736 | US75 SB DENISON SCALE, TX | II | 5 | — | MUSTANG EXTREME ENVIRONMENTAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJBBCG21LH95339 13N148202G1515148 |
TX 43T874N OK BQ3646 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | V262379214 | LAT:31¿¿41'20.44"N, TX | II | 12 | 2 | SPRING VALLEY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJGLDR8GSGZ1877 13N148209D1558896 |
TX 66R829N OK CU9301 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.60A | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| May 15, 2026 | V262350254 | US75 SB DENISON SCALE, TX | II | 5 | 2 | WEBCO INDUSTRIES, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUYSSEB8XLA24697 1TTF48207Y2005808 |
TX R821184 TX 024C940 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CBC | 2 | October 8, 2026 |
| SPRING VALLEY | 2 | July 1, 2026 |
| PORT OF AMERICA | 1 | September 7, 2026 |
| COOPER/PORTS AMERICA | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| MUSTANG EXTREME ENVIRONMENTAL | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| WEBCO INDUSTRIES, INC. | 1 | May 15, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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