HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/229897-litehouse-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
LITEHOUSE INC
Carrier & Broker
Common carrier & Contract carrier & Broker under MC174433
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.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
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, (208) 920-2319, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC174433.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC174433 | — | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy MZI93004307 · 34 | — | Mar 1, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC174433 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP3790244 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 1, 2003 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC174433 | — | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA Policy 105977479 · 84 | — | Oct 1, 2013 | 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 32 · Idaho avg 24.4%
0 of 81 · Idaho avg 6.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | ID | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | PA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | UT | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 7, 2026 | UT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | WI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | WA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | WA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
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 Idaho average covers 10,511 vehicle and 19,028 driver inspections of all Idaho-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
46 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 63 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 | Idaho share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 8 | 60.9% | 68.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | 37.0% | 11.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 2.2% | 14.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 5 | 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 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 3 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343ATPV | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Idaho column is the mix across all Idaho-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Ritzville, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Greensboro, NC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 229897 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC174433 |
| Legal name | LITEHOUSE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 56 |
| Drivers | 56 |
| Annual mileage | 4,147,086 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 4, 1993) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 18, 1983 · 43 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 10, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
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 LITEHOUSE INC
Is LITEHOUSE INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. LITEHOUSE INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does LITEHOUSE INC's operating authority allow?
MC174433: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about LITEHOUSE 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.
What should I verify before booking LITEHOUSE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 229897. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (208) 920-2319, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC174433, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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