HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2286133-lanter-distributing-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 04:44 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC
Doing business as LANTER DISTRIBUTION
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average55.1% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (618) 512-3470, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC515096.
- 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) | MC515096 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP49426A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2019 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
43 of 78 · Illinois avg 24.1%
3 of 138 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 5, 2026 | TN | 1 | 5 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | MO | 1 | 14 | Yes |
| Sep 23, 2026 | KY | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 16, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 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
179 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 53 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 272 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 128 | 49 | 71.5% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 29 | 1 | 16.2% | 14.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | 10.6% | 19.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
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 | 10 | 10 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 9 | 0 |
| 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 · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 7 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 5 | 5 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 5 | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 4 | 4 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 4 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Rural (Crawford County), AR | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Marine Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Pontoon Beach, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 2 |
| May 19, 2025 | Arlington, TX | 0 | 0 |
| May 2, 2025 | Olathe, KS | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Lewisville, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Oxford, AL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2286133 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC515096 |
| Legal name | LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC |
| DBA name | LANTER DISTRIBUTION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 93 |
| Drivers | 88 |
| Annual mileage | 3,800,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 21, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 27, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMeatRefrigerated FoodBeverages
Questions about LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC
What does LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC515096: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2286133. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (618) 512-3470, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC515096, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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