HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/141722-l-s-cartage-company-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 13:35 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
L & S CARTAGE COMPANY INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
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, (708) 728-0035, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC120447.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC120447 | Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-K60766 · 91X | $750,000 | Jul 28, 2016 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
0 of 1 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 2 · Illinois avg 4.4%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 3
3 tractors
Mack 3
11 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: 3
3 semi-trailers
Travis 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | IL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 16, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 Illinois average covers 195,366 vehicle and 387,861 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
2 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 100.0% | 19.9% |
2 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LV | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | Elk Grove Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 141722 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC120447 |
| Legal name | L & S CARTAGE COMPANY INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 11 |
| Drivers | 11 |
| Annual mileage | 440,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 11, 2001) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 11 | 0 |
| Trailers | 18 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstructionOtherSand & Gravel
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about L & S CARTAGE COMPANY INC
What does L & S CARTAGE COMPANY INC's operating authority allow?
MC120447: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about L & S CARTAGE COMPANY INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking L & S CARTAGE COMPANY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 141722. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (708) 728-0035, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC120447, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (708) 728-0035
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS CARTAGE CO INC High risk Carrier · DBA L & S CARTAGE CO BROKERAGE |
Bridgeview, IL | 2228282 | MC415666 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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