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Freight Carrier · Lockport, IL

LION ML LLC

Name: LION ML LLC
Address: 16305 S WHEATGRASS STREET, LOCKPORT, IL, 60441, US
Telephone: (781) 492-0452

16305 S WHEATGRASS STREET · Lockport, IL 60441

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1483878
USDOT #3971056 USDOT Active

17
Power Units
17
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

LION ML LLC is a Lockport, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 17 truck(s) in their fleet and 17 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1483878 and their USDOT number is 3971056.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/26/2026 · last updated Jun 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/26/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 2,600,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Motor Vehicles

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.89 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.07 8 Vehicle Maintenance 3.66 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.33 2

Inspection Summary

48
Total
25
Clean
23
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 17

392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3B2Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle)1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.100(c)Failure to prevent cargo shifting1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5

Hours of Service 8

395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.24C1IDriver failed to make annotations when applicable1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 12

393.209E-SPSRLFSteering - Power steering reservoir low fluid1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

LION ML LLC
16305 S WHEATGRASS STREET
LOCKPORT, IL 60441

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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LION ML LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 17

Unsafe Driving 3

Hours of Service 8

Vehicle Maintenance 12

Locations

Location on Map

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