Carrier profile · USDOT 3971056 · MC1483878 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Lion ML LLC

Lockport, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2022
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesMachinery, Large Objects
17
Power units
17
Drivers
59
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
2.6M
Annual miles
4 yr
Registered
88
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 25.6% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Driver OOS above average: 6.8% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates8/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
25.6%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 11 of 43 inspections
Driver out-of-service
6.8%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 4 of 59 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.19 per 1M mi
Total inspections
59
Driver inspections
59
Vehicle inspections
43
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1483878
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$300K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 16, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Shelter General Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
17
Power units
17
Trucks
17
Tractors owned
17
Trailers owned
17
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesMachinery, Large Objects
Annual mileage
2,600,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3971056
MC / docket
MC-1483878
Legal name
Lion ML LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 17, 2022
Last MCS-150
Jan 26, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
17 (0)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Lion ML LLC's USDOT number?

Lion ML LLC's USDOT number is 3971056 and its docket number is MC1483878.

Is Lion ML LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Lion ML LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 59 roadside inspections, a 25.6% vehicle and 6.8% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Lion ML LLC's fleet?

17 power units and 17 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 26, 2026.

What insurance does Lion ML LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Shelter General Insurance Company.

Where is Lion ML LLC located?

Lion ML LLC is located at 16305 S Wheatgrass Street, Lockport, IL, 60441. Phone: (781) 492-0452.

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