HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3762335-lakeshore-recycling-systems-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 17:39 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC
Doing business as LRS
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 average42.7% 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, (847) 779-7500, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1761443.
- 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) | MC1761443 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 0111154 · BMC-91X | $3,000,000 | Oct 30, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
32 of 75 · Illinois avg 24.1%
5 of 167 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | IL | 2 | 3 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | IL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | IL | 1 | 6 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | IL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | IL | 2 | 3 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 1, 2026 | MN | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 18, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 17, 2026 | IL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | 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 Illinois average covers 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 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
161 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 46 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 273 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 120 | 43 | 74.5% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 34 | 0 | 21.1% | 19.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 7 | 3 | 4.3% | 3.6% |
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 | 16 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 7 | 0 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 6 | 0 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 5 | 5 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 5 | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 4 | 0 |
| Weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GLOAD | 3 | 3 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Niles Twp, MI | 0 | 2 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Gurnee, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Bridgman, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Summit Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Granger, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Cornwall Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| May 15, 2026 | Davenport, IA | 1 | 3 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3762335 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1761443 |
| Legal name | LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC |
| DBA name | LRS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1,463 |
| Drivers | 1,007 |
| Annual mileage | 39,677,348 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 10, 2021 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 30, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightGarbage/RefuseOtherGarbage
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 LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC
What does LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1761443: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS 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 LAKESHORE RECYCLING SYSTEMS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3762335. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (847) 779-7500, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1761443, 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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