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LAUTS INC
DBA: Lauts Inc - Lautenbach Industries
Mount Vernon, WA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 998949 · MC 1647408
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1647408 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great Divide Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.9% OOS · 65 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 65 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1647408
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP2035497-12
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
998949
MC Number
MC-1647408
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 16, 2002
Authority Granted
June 26, 2024
Annual Mileage
2,140,967 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
13084 Ball Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Torrey Lautenbach
Officer 2
Troy Lautenbach
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalGrain/FeedConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
65
Driver Inspections
44
Vehicle Inspections
24
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate23.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.8pp higher)
11.9% of 42 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
35th 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
11 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 43 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 43 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 43 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 43 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | WA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 25, 2025 | WA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 18, 2025 | WA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 30, 2024 | WA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA58
Fleet & Equipment (56)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~29
of 47 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~27
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
21
Grain / Hopper
8
Truck
7
Semi-trailer
5
Tank
5
Other Trailer
3
Dump
2
Flatbed
2
Dry Van
1
Not Applicable
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ty-crop Manufacturing Ltd TYCROP | Grain / Hopper | 2T9YAAZC5ND016735 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X8LM670082 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1S12S9489ED255280 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 K-line Trailers Ltd | Dump · 53 ft | 2K9DP4530LL072117 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Ty-crop Manufacturing Ltd TYCROP | Grain / Hopper | 2T9YAAZEXKD016260 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGLD65FSGL7829 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNHLDR8LSLW2411 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNHLDRXRDVD4916 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNBWDR6SPVK6643 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKSBPDV2SPVK6642 | 3 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUNHLDR8KLKJ3538 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 53 ft | 1PMKL5349P1118463 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP40X82R890258 | 2 | — |
| 1992 Peterbilt 357 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPADB0X7ND322344 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBPP9X0FD277583 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDB9X56D875021 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7LD658081 | 2 | — |
| Titan Trai | Semi-trailer | 2K9WF1Z4XXH035193 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Ty-crop Manufacturing Ltd TYCROP | Grain / Hopper | 2T9YAAZE9JD016622 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Walinga, Inc. | Dump · 35 ft | 2W9DP35305G001128 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGEDR3JSJU7854 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNHLDR0NDNC9220 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKSAVDV4MPMN5048 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUNHLDR6KLKJ3537 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHG3DV1HHHG3506 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Great Lakes Trailers | Other Trailer · 24 ft | 1G9CD24324S139449 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Great Lakes Trailers | Other Trailer · 24 ft | 1G9CD2436XS139930 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Great Lakes Trailers | Other Trailer · 24 ft | 1G9CD24398S139955 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Landoll Corporation 317E | Trailer (type not listed) · Class 8 | 1LH317VH7L1E28018 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 53 ft | 1PMKL5340P1118464 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 53 ft | 1PMKL5342P1118465 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 53 ft | 1PMKL5344R1167198 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 53 ft | 1PMKL5346P1118467 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1R9SV4028BP687012 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Max-pak | Flatbed · 46 ft | 1W9FP4623KR137036 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDB9X6YD525190 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 2K9DP4538GL072159 | 1 | — |
| Titan Trai | Semi-trailer | 2K9WF1Z494H035214 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 330 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPNHD7X71M570583 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 365 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NPSX7EX7DM187323 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ty-crop Manufacturing Ltd TYCROP | Grain / Hopper | 2T9YAAZC6MD016676 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ty-crop Manufacturing Ltd TYCROP | Grain / Hopper | 2T9YAAZE2JD016297 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ty-crop Manufacturing Ltd TYCROP | Grain / Hopper | 2T9YAAZE9JD016314 | 1 | — |
| Titan Trai | Semi-trailer | 2TVWF1Z377D000033 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Titan Trailers Inc. Titan | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 2TVWF5346ND000806 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Titan Trailers Inc. Titan | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 2TVWF534XND000808 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKNGEDR5JSKA8665 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNGEDR9JSKA8667 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNHHDR1KSJZ9306 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNHLDR3MSMR4008 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNHLDR5KSKN9624 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNHLDR9RDUZ5613 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNHLDRXLSLW2412 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHG3DV6JDHK5320 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Colla Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4C9AG53278G096036 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNBWDR8SPVK6644 | 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 (65)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2026 | 2092000195 | BURLINGTON WA | III | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UNPUBLISHE |
3AKNHLDR5RSVD0963 5MADN392XFC033645 |
WA RP27577 WA 80349AB |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 18, 2026 | 2154001210 | BOW WA | II | 1 | — | WOODINVILLE RECYCLING CENTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TITAN TRAI |
3AKNGLD65FSGL7829 2TVWF1Z377D000033 |
WA RP27937 WA 5222TR |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | X764001489 | BOW WA | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3AKNGEDR5JSKA8665 1PMKL5344R1167198 |
WA 68193RP WA 42198AK |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | 2131002087 | BELLINGHAM WA | III | — | — | WASTE MANAGEMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TY-CROP MANUFACTURING LTD |
5KJNBWDR6SPVK6643 2T9YAAZC5ND016735 |
WA RP13968 WA 20544AM |
| June 22, 2026 | 0865002528 | ARLINGTON WA | III | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HJ7X8LM670082 |
WA D60746A |
| June 18, 2026 | 2173000747 | FERNDALE WA | III | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
5KKSBPDV2SPVK6642 1S12S9489ED255280 |
WA RP17210 WA 98176AK |
| June 13, 2026 | X764001269 | BURLINGTON WA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNKNOWN |
3AKNHLDRXRDVD4916 2K9DP4538GL072159 |
WA RP11238 WA 8437ZL |
| May 26, 2026 | 2174000993 | BOW WA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3AKNGEDR9JSKA8667 1PMKL5346P1118467 |
WA 68191RP WA 60705AH |
| May 8, 2026 | 2174000955 | BOW WA | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TY-CROP MANUFACTURING LTD |
3AKNHLDR0NDNC9220 2T9YAAZC5ND016735 |
WA RP03265 WA 76980AG |
| May 7, 2026 | 2166001020 | BOW WA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TY-CROP MANUFACTURING LTD |
5KJNBWDR6SPVK6643 2T9YAAZE9JD016622 |
WA RP13968 WA 43867AB |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WASTE MANAGEMENT | 2 | July 9, 2026 |
| FOSTER FARMS | 2 | July 2, 2025 |
| WOODINVILLE RECYCLING CENTER | 1 | September 18, 2026 |
| BOUNDARY BAY | 1 | April 2, 2026 |
| BYTHE MECHANICAL | 1 | November 19, 2025 |
| SEAPORT INTERNATIOAL | 1 | May 28, 2025 |
| SILVASTAR FOREST PRODUCTS LLC | 1 | September 9, 2024 |
| COSTCO | 1 | August 12, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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