HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/112071-louis-padnos-iron-metal-co/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:22 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
LOUIS PADNOS IRON & METAL CO
Doing business as LP TRANSPORT LTD
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average37.7% vs Michigan average 21.2%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (616) 396-6521, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1099915.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
29 of 77 · Michigan avg 21.2%
1 of 105 · Michigan avg 3.9%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 3 states and provinces, 24 months
- MI 97 92.4%
- IN 7 6.7%
- OH 1 1.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 64
59 tractors · 5 straight trucks
Freightliner 47Western Star 17Ram/Dodge 1Mack 1
173 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 58
57 semi-trailers · 1 other units
Wabash 2Great Dane 1Manac 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Padnos 8Sa Carrier 5Lp Padnos 3Dynamic Metal Recycling 1PPC 1S.A.C 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | MI | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 6, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Michigan average covers 51,449 vehicle and 85,654 driver inspections of all Michigan-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
85 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 33 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 170 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 80 | 32 | 94.1% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 4.7% | 19.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 18 | 17 |
| Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134BCRHLC | 5 | 5 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 3 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207FSDAS | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 2 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2B | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Holland Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Fenton, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Niles Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Delta Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Fillmore Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Grand Rapids, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Walker, MI | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Kochville Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| May 29, 2025 | Farmington Hills, MI | 0 | 0 |
| May 7, 2025 | Warren, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 112071 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1099915 |
| Legal name | LOUIS PADNOS IRON & METAL CO |
| DBA name | LP TRANSPORT LTD |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 173 |
| Drivers | 127 |
| Annual mileage | 6,046,083 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 4, 2002) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @padnos.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 152 | 18 |
| Straight trucks | 3 | 0 |
| Trailers | 865 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMachinery, Large ObjectsCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsOtherScrap Metal And Paper
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about LOUIS PADNOS IRON & METAL CO
What does LOUIS PADNOS IRON & METAL CO's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for LOUIS PADNOS IRON & METAL CO (MC1099915), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about LOUIS PADNOS IRON & METAL CO is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking LOUIS PADNOS IRON & METAL CO?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 112071. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (616) 396-6521, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1099915, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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