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Carrier profile · USDOT 974414 · MC-415005 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
L & L Cartage Services Inc
20 power unitsavg 23.3 yrLocal · 1 statesGARY, IN62/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-415005 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
20Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
23.3Avg age (yr)
2000–2008 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average50.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average50.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record2 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration2424 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
23.3 yr
Model years 2000–2008 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
24 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
L & L CARTAGE SERVICES INC (USDOT 974414) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 15, 2012 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 20 power units and 25 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 9, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is L & L CARTAGE SERVICES INC's USDOT number?
L & L CARTAGE SERVICES INC's USDOT number is 974414, and its motor carrier number is MC-415005.
Is L & L CARTAGE SERVICES INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, L & L CARTAGE SERVICES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is L & L CARTAGE SERVICES INC's safety record?
L & L CARTAGE SERVICES INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is L & L CARTAGE SERVICES INC's fleet?
L & L CARTAGE SERVICES INC operates 20 power units and 25 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is L & L CARTAGE SERVICES INC based?
L & L CARTAGE SERVICES INC is based in GARY, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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