Lion Cargo INC
Brooklyn, NY
Lion Cargo INC is an active motor carrier based in Brooklyn, NY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3478882 and MC 1141063. It reports 60 power units and 30 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 127 roadside inspections, a 25.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 5 reported crashes (1 fatal).
- USDOT
- 3478882
- MC
- 1141063
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Brooklyn, NY
- Power units
- 60
- Drivers
- 30
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 127
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 5 (1 fatal)
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25.4% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
60
Power Units
30
Drivers
FMCSA since 2020 (6 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: February 2028 (set by USDOT 3478882's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed May 7, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in August 2020, about 6 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 4,801,236 fleet miles in 2024, about 80,000 miles per power unit.
- 14,195 other USDOT registrations list Brooklyn, NY as their physical address.
Equipment
What Lion Cargo INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (96 of its VINs decoded):
- Reefer Confirmed by VIN 21 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; refrigerated cargo declared on its MCS-150
- Dry Van Confirmed by VIN 21 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
- Flatbed Confirmed by VIN 14 flatbed or platform trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Straight Truck Seen at inspections 1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections
- Doubles/Triples Seen at inspections 1 full trailer (pulled as doubles/triples) recorded at roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Lion Cargo INC is authorized to transport the following 6 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 30
MCS-150 Mileage: 4,801,236 miles (2024)
Driver Information
30
Total Drivers
30
CDL Drivers
30
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by LION CARGO INC
53 trucks and 48 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 25, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Extreme Trailers Llc, Utility Trailer Manufacturer. Equipment breakdown: 52 TRUCK TRACTOR, 47 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 52 | 51% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 47 | 47% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 1% |
Trailers (48 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 47 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 11 |
| Stoughton | 8 |
| Wabash | 5 |
| Extreme | 3 |
| Trlr | 3 |
| Extr | 2 |
| Unpublishe | 2 |
| Extre | 2 |
| Fontaine | 2 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
| Extreme Tr | 1 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Vntc | 1 |
| Extreme Cu | 1 |
| Rntr | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 21 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 13 |
| 53 ft | 32 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 45 |
Vehicle makes (19 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 31 | 31% |
| Extreme Trailers Llc | 12 | 12% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 11 | 11% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 8 | 8% |
| Kenworth | 6 | 6% |
| Western Star | 6 | 6% |
| Volvo Truck | 6 | 6% |
| Wabash Platforms | 3 | 3% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2 | 2% |
| Mac Trailer Manufacturing | 2 | 2% |
| Reitnouer Inc | 2 | 2% |
| Mack | 2 | 2% |
| Wabash Vans | 2 | 2% |
| Extreme Tr | 1 | 1% |
| Dorsey | 1 | 1% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 1% |
| East Manufacturing Corp. | 1 | 1% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 1% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (101)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1JJF532A1RC444722 | 5394169 | ME | 2024 Wabash Platforms | Semi-trailer | 4 | Sep 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR4SSWD1462 | 46743PF | NY | 2025 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 3 | Sep 2026 |
| 1JJF532A1RC442338 | 945271ST | IL | 2024 Wabash Platforms | Semi-trailer | 3 | Sep 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR9SSWC6192 | 45613PF | NY | Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR1RSVH1361 | 41486PF | NY | 2024 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 4 | Sep 2026 |
| 7VGAA5320T1003223 | 41486PF | IL | Extreme Tr | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 1XKYDP9X8RJ339441 | PXA7039 | OH | 2024 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 5 | Sep 2026 |
| 13N153209S1572956 | TSF6957 | OH | 1995 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Semi-trailer | 5 | Sep 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR4SSWC3863 | 48096PF | NY | 2025 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Sep 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDRXSSVV3449 | 45838PF | NY | — | Straight Truck | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 1DW1A5325TSB99208 | 5450064 | ME | — | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 1XKYDP9XXSJ138680 | PXC8775 | OH | 2025 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 4 | Sep 2026 |
| 1DW1A5326SSB96672 | TTV9227 | OH | 2025 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 4 | Sep 2026 |
| 7VGAA5320T1002721 | 989878ST | IL | 2026 Extreme Trailers Llc | Truck Tractor | 2 | Sep 2026 |
| 1FUJHHDRXVLXJ0235 | 58675PF | NY | Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR9SSWH0922 | 48561PF | NY | 2025 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 5 | Aug 2026 |
| 7VGAA5328T1002711 | 993182ST | IL | 2026 Extreme Trailers Llc | Semi-trailer | 5 | Aug 2026 |
| 7VGAA5320T1002718 | 989875ST | IL | 2026 Extreme Trailers Llc | Semi-trailer | 2 | Aug 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR9NSNG3373 | 58375PF | NY | 2022 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Aug 2026 |
| 5KJJBWD17PLNT5052 | 46471PF | NY | 2023 Western Star | Truck Tractor | 7 | Jul 2026 |
| 5MAPA5326RH068641 | 5260660 | ME | 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Semi-trailer | 7 | Jul 2026 |
| 1FUJHHDR6PLNK9572 | 58123PF | NY | 2023 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 1DW1A5321VBC31736 | 1069984T | IL | 2027 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 1JJF532A6RC442285 | 5353558 | ME | 2024 Wabash Platforms | Semi-trailer | 6 | Jul 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR1PSLK3094 | AZ123Y | NJ | 2023 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 4 | Jul 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR0SSWC6193 | 45502PF | NY | 2025 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Jul 2026 |
| 7VGAA5324T1002740 | 1016500ST | IL | 2026 Extreme Trailers Llc | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 1RNF53A26TR072136 | 5496019 | ME | 2026 Reitnouer Inc | Semi-trailer | 4 | Jul 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR4RSVK8587 | AZ576F | NJ | 2024 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 4 | Jul 2026 |
| 13N153200R1570457 | TTN4303 | OH | 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Semi-trailer | 8 | Jul 2026 |
| 1XKYDP9X3RJ360195 | PXB1309 | OH | 2024 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 7 | Jul 2026 |
| 5KJJBZDR7SLVX5115 | 48506PF | NY | 2025 Western Star | Truck Tractor | 4 | May 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR9RSVK7242 | 41137PF | NY | 2024 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 5 | May 2026 |
| 7VGAA5324T1002737 | 1019649ST | IL | 2026 Extreme Trailers Llc | Semi-trailer | 4 | May 2026 |
| 1XKYD49X4MJ456540 | 42246PF | NY | 2021 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 3 | May 2026 |
| 1RNF53A20ER028670 | PT629L8 | PA | 2014 Reitnouer Inc | Semi-trailer | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR1PSLK3967 | AZ124Y | NJ | 2023 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 4 | May 2026 |
| 7VGAA5328T1002742 | 1019407ST | IL | 2026 Extreme Trailers Llc | Semi-trailer | 4 | May 2026 |
| 7VGAA5326T1002738 | 1019650ST | IL | 2026 Extreme Trailers Llc | Semi-trailer | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR1SSWE7862 | 50104PF | NY | 2025 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR7SSWC6191 | 45501PF | NY | 2025 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| 7VGAA5322T1003224 | 1019446ST | IL | 2026 Extreme Trailers Llc | Semi-trailer | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 1DW1A5321SSB97180 | 995607ST | IL | 2025 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR8RSLK5203 | 52834PF | NY | 2024 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 1M1AN4GY6PM038845 | 46746PF | NY | 2023 Mack | Truck Tractor | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 4V4BC9EH8VN718557 | PWZ7702 | OH | 2027 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 1UYVS2539EM774084 | TTB8215 | OH | 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR4SSWE7855 | 50106PF | NY | 2025 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 5MAPA532XRH075026 | 939823ST | IL | 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Semi-trailer | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 1FUJHHDR2TLWT9111 | 54505PF | NY | 2026 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 7VGAA5320T1002735 | 1019647ST | IL | 2026 Extreme Trailers Llc | Semi-trailer | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR6PSMY6534 | AZ122Y | NJ | 2023 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 1DW1A532XTBC10705 | 1027123ST | IL | 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 7VGAA5325S1001918 | 5372336 | ME | 2025 Extreme Trailers Llc | Semi-trailer | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR9PSNG7278 | 46740PF | NY | 2023 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 7KYAF5328RED41381 | 953225ST | IL | 2024 Dorsey | Semi-trailer | 5 | Mar 2026 |
| 1FUJHHDR4SLWF0265 | 48097PF | NY | 2025 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 5KJJBHDRXNLNL9272 | 18546PF | NY | 2022 Western Star | Truck Tractor | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| 3H3V532C5LR184004 | PT922S9 | PA | 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Full Trailer | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR2PSNH6226 | 22863PF | NY | 2023 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| 1JJV532DXJL083646 | 5000375 | ME | 2018 Wabash Vans | Semi-trailer | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 1UYVS2535S7426809 | 5463230 | ME | 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| 3BHJBZDR8RDVH0986 | AZ475S | NJ | 2024 Western Star | Truck Tractor | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| 1UYFS2487S5482604 | 5471436 | ME | 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 4 | Feb 2026 |
| 1FUJHHDR4TLWT9112 | 54506PF | NY | 2026 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDRXRSLK5980 | 20SB1346 | TX | 2024 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 1DW1A5326TBC10717 | 1027135ST | IL | 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 3AKJHHDR8SSWE7857 | AZ239V | NJ | 2025 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 3 | Dec 2025 |
| 1UYVS2537S6307701 | 5463231 | ME | 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 3 | Dec 2025 |
| 4V4NC9EH0NN319509 | PWZ7702 | OH | 2022 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 1DW1A5325NSA60506 | TTN4422 | OH | 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 1DW1A5328TSB99140 | 5449085 | ME | 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 1UYVS2533S7426808 | 3463229 | ME | 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 3AKJHHDR2MSMZ7770 | 13228PF | NY | 2021 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 3 | Nov 2025 |
| 1UYVS2533L6915216 | 5286973 | ME | 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 3 | Nov 2025 |
| G6555277952481101 | 46740PF | NY | Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 3AKJHHDR7SSVS5558 | AZ476S | NJ | 2025 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 3 | Nov 2025 |
| 1XKWD69X3XJ796723 | 22591PF | NY | 1999 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 1FUJGLD52FLFZ0177 | AZ441P | NJ | 2015 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 3 | Sep 2025 |
| 1DW1A5320TBC10745 | 1026472ST | IL | 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 1E1H5Z285TR090793 | TEMP | IL | 2026 East Manufacturing Corp. | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 1UYVS253786307701 | 5463231 | ME | 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 7VGAA5326T1002710 | 993181ST | IL | 2026 Extreme Trailers Llc | Semi-trailer | 2 | Jul 2025 |
| 1M1AN4GYXPM039772 | 30670PF | NY | 2023 Mack | Truck Tractor | 3 | May 2025 |
| 7VGAA5321T1002730 | 1000776ST | IL | 2026 Extreme Trailers Llc | Semi-trailer | 2 | May 2025 |
| 1JJV532D2JL050737 | PT900L8 | PA | 2018 Wabash Vans | Semi-trailer | 4 | Apr 2025 |
| 4V4NC9EH5MN240819 | AH46377 | PA | 2021 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 2 | Apr 2025 |
| 5KJJBWD19PLNT5053 | 25591PF | NY | 2023 Western Star | Truck Tractor | 2 | Apr 2025 |
| 4V4NC9EJ3LN230226 | AH41947 | PA | 2020 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 4V4NC9EH1EN160600 | AH49763 | PA | 2014 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 5 | Feb 2025 |
| 1GR4M0626PH516251 | 5191147 | ME | 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 3 | Feb 2025 |
| 4V4NC9TH7JN893747 | AX242S | NJ | 2018 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 1UYVS2533P7984701 | 5242360 | ME | 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 3BHJBZDR9RDVG1567 | 37394PF | UK | 2024 Western Star | Truck Tractor | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| 1UYVS2533S7426825 | 5437857 | UK | 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| 3AKJHHDR3MSMX9486 | 13229PF | NY | 2021 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 2 | Nov 2024 |
| 1UYVS2532K6576320 | 5400732 | ME | 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 2 | Nov 2024 |
| 1XKYDP9X4NJ133236 | AH46378 | PA | 2022 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| 5V8VC5325GM608359 | 5037232 | ME | 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| 1UYVS2531BM176809 | 255831F | ME | 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| 1FVACXBS39HAE5650 | PXA7093 | OH | 2009 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Sep 2024 |
Plates registered in 8 states: NY (31) · IL (21) · ME (19) · OH (11) · NJ (9) · PA (7) · UK (2) · TX (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 101)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
127
Inspections
24 months
161
Violations
Total found
32
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+1.6%)
✗ Worse than national average (+2.6%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/2026 | CA | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 09/25/2026 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/21/2026 | AZ | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/16/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/10/2026 | NV | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/08/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/04/2026 | KY | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/02/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/30/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/15/2026 | NE | Full | 9 | 2 |
| 08/07/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/29/2026 | NE | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/28/2026 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/18/2026 | LA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | NE | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
Showing 15 of 127 inspections.
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CA871833676 | $1 Million | 04/02/2026 |
View Insurance History (14 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003724 | 04/18/2021 | 10/19/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900000619 | 05/22/2024 | 07/04/2024 | CANCEL | |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900000619 | 01/28/2024 | 05/22/2024 | CANCEL | |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003724 | 01/28/2021 | 04/18/2021 | CANCEL | |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWS-NJ-19-S0378458-00 | 01/07/2026 | 04/02/2026 | CANCEL | |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWS-NJ-19-S0378458-00 | 01/07/2026 | 02/14/2026 | TERM/CANCL | |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900000619 | 01/28/2025 | 01/28/2026 | TERM/CANCL | |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900000619 | 07/04/2024 | 01/28/2025 | CANCEL | |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900000619 | 01/28/2023 | 01/28/2024 | CANCEL | |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003724 | 01/28/2022 | 01/28/2023 | CANCEL | |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003724 | 10/19/2021 | 01/28/2022 | CANCEL | |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2660341 | 09/22/2020 | 01/28/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900000619 | 01/28/2025 | 01/07/2026 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWS-NJ-19-S0378458-00 | 01/07/2026 | 01/07/2026 | TERM/REPL |
Updated daily.
Crash History
5
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
1
Injuries
5
Tow-Aways
5 FMCSA-recordable · 3 state-recordable
Of 5 reported crashes: 3 in adverse weather · 3 on adverse road surfaces · 3 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2026 | NE | Not Reported, NE | 2 | 1 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dawn |
| 06/06/2026 | CO | Not Reported, CO | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 03/03/2026 | OH | FRANKLIN (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Dark — unlit |
| 01/25/2026 | OK | WEATHERFORD, OK | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Blowing sand, soil, dirt or snow · Snow · Dark — unlit |
| 01/24/2026 | MO | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | Snow · Snow · Daylight |
Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements.
Recent Changes
Changes tracked daily from FMCSA data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does LION CARGO INC operate?
LION CARGO INC's equipment on government records: Reefer (21 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; refrigerated cargo declared on its MCS-150); Dry Van (21 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150); Flatbed (14 flatbed or platform trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Straight Truck (1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections).
Is LION CARGO INC's authority currently active?
LION CARGO INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Lion Cargo INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: February 2028 (set by USDOT 3478882's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed May 7, 2026.
What is Lion Cargo INC's safety record?
It reports 60 power units and 30 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 127 roadside inspections, a 25.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 5 reported crashes (1 fatal).
Roadside Inspection History 129 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
LION CARGO INC has been inspected 129 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, LA, WA. Out of these, 26 inspections (about 20%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 395.24 — 8 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-09-25 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-09-21 | AZ | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-09-16 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-09-10 | NV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-09-08 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-09-04 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-09-02 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-08-30 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-08-15 | NE | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 9 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-08-07 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-29 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-28 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-18 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | NE | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-03 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-19 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-31 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-23 | WY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
113 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for LION CARGO INC, of which 27 (24%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 70 | 17 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 21 | 7 |
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 125 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (9 driver and 15 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12.12 | 17 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0.64 | 20 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 3 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.28 | 29 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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