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Lanter Distributing LLC

DBA: LANTER DISTRIBUTION

DOT# 2286133 | MC# 515096 | Est. 2012 (14 yrs)

77

Power Units

75

Drivers

Est. 2012 (14 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since March 2012. Based in MADISON, IL, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Reefer.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, Lanter Distributing LLC appears to operate the following equipment types:

Reefer

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Tractors 23 54 0 77
Trailers 138 88 0 226

Authorized Cargo Types

Lanter Distributing LLC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:

General Freight Refrigerated Food

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)
Interstate (within 100 miles)
Intrastate (beyond 100 miles)
Intrastate (within 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 75

MCS-150 Mileage: 3,515,142 miles (2023)

Driver Information

75

Total Drivers

75

CDL Drivers

45

Interstate Drivers

30

Intrastate Drivers

Dispatch Services in IL

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Licensing & Insurance

SMS Safety Data

Safety Measurement System

Safety Performance

C

Average

Near national average

O Trucking Safety Grade

124

Inspections

24 months

217

Violations

Total found

37

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 3.2%
Nat'l avg: 7.0%

✓ Better than national average (-3.8%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 26.6%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✗ Worse than national average (+5.1%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
04/10/2026 IL Walk-Around 1 1
04/06/2026 TX Walk-Around 1 ✓
04/03/2026 IL Walk-Around 0 ✓
04/02/2026 MO Full 8 1
03/26/2026 IL Full 0 ✓
03/26/2026 TN Full 6 3
03/24/2026 MO Walk-Around 7 1
03/23/2026 US Driver Only 0 ✓
03/17/2026 MO Driver Only 3 ✓
03/09/2026 GA Driver Only 1 ✓
03/02/2026 TN Walk-Around 3 2
02/24/2026 TN Driver Only 1 ✓
02/19/2026 GA Driver Only 3 ✓
02/16/2026 MO Full 0 ✓
02/11/2026 KS Walk-Around 2 ✓

Showing 15 of 124 inspections.

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

217 Total Violations 124 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
36
0.29 violations per inspection 4 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
57
0.46 violations per inspection 33 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 29.8% (37 / 124)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$1 Million

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 91X MCP49426A $1 Million 05/01/2019
View Insurance History (20 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. BUA 2057340362 11/01/2009 11/01/2010 TERM/REPL
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MZI93002067 01/15/2010 11/01/2010 TERM/REPL
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. BUA 2057341897 02/01/2006 11/01/2009 TERM/REPL
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP93307A 03/26/2012 07/17/2017 CANCEL
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 0340531 04/02/2012 05/20/2012 CANCEL
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP13173B 02/28/2005 05/02/2007 CANCEL
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 556012001 04/01/2019 05/01/2019 TERM/REPL
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 5068933245 04/01/2018 04/01/2019 CANCEL
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 5068933245 04/01/2018 04/01/2018 TERM/REPL
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP93307A 07/17/2017 04/01/2018 TERM/REPL
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MZI 97603024 04/01/2007 04/01/2007 TERM/REPL
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP93307A 03/31/2012 03/26/2012 TERM/REPL
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. B0340531 03/01/2010 03/20/2012 TRANSFER
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 051770278 11/01/2010 03/20/2012 TRANSFER
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 13 CSE R95903 11/01/2010 03/20/2012 TRANSFER
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MZI 04/01/2007 02/02/2010 TERM/CANCL
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. BUA 2057341897 02/01/2006 02/02/2010 TERM/CANCL
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA 104483730 03/01/2005 02/02/2010 NAMECHG
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. B-11776 02/28/2005 02/01/2006 CANCEL
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING BUA 2057341897 02/01/2006 02/01/2006 TERM/REPL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Crash History

10

Total Crashes

0

Fatalities

4

Injuries

9

Tow-Aways

Date State Location Fatal Injuries Tow
01/26/2026 IL PONTOON BEACH, IL 0 0 Yes
10/29/2025 TN NASHVILLE, TN 0 1 Yes
10/27/2025 GA Not Reported, GA 0 2 Yes
05/19/2025 TX ARLINGTON, TX 0 0 Yes
05/02/2025 KS OLATHE, KS 0 1 No
04/21/2025 TX LEWISVILLE, TX 0 0 Yes
02/13/2025 AL OXFORD, AL 0 0 Yes
10/22/2024 KY LOUISVILLE, KY 0 0 Yes
08/22/2024 IL GRANITE CITY, IL 0 0 Yes
08/08/2024 MS MS 0 0 Yes

Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer.

Is LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC's authority currently active?

LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC been in business?

LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since March 2012, making their authority approximately 14 years, 1 month old.

Where is LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC located?

LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC is physically located at 600 MADISON AVE, MADISON, IL 62060.

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