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Freight Carrier · Dearborn, MI

LIONS

Name: LIONS
Address: 5130 STECKER STREET, DEARBORN, MI, 48126, US
Telephone: (313) 528-0994

5130 STECKER STREET · Dearborn, MI 48126

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #845983
USDOT #2450712 USDOT Active

85
Power Units
80
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

LIONS is a Dearborn, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 85 truck(s) in their fleet and 80 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-845983 and their USDOT number is 2450712.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/22/2025 · last updated Sep 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name LIONS TRUCKING LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/22/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 2,671,500 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food
Beverages

Safety Record

43 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
5
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.64 33 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.8 17 Vehicle Maintenance 11.6 43 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 3

Inspection Summary

98
Total
23
Clean
75
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 113 unique codes

Critical 39

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating 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 ATIS5× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle4× OOS×3 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 13

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other7× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 8

395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× SW 7
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
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
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.3× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.3× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 52

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative6× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt10× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit3× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19983× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection1× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.30Improper battery installation2× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper6× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher5× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× 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
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed2× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

LIONS
5130 STECKER STREET
DEARBORN, MI 48126

Mailing Address

LIONS TRUCKING LLC
3597 CARYN STREET
MELVINDALE, MI 48122

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 113 unique codes

Critical 39

Unsafe Driving 13

Hours of Service 8

Vehicle Maintenance 52

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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