L U TRANSPORT INC
46-unit auto hauler based in Chicago, IL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 542189
- MC
- MC269287
- Based
- Chicago, IL
- Contact
- 7734766601 · jboness@lutransport.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, motor vehicles, machinery, large objects, garbage, refuse, trash, dry bulk commodities, construction materials, and other: recyclables, L U TRANSPORT INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler from Chicago, IL. 46 power units, 38 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC269287 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Apr 11, 2018).
Fleet composition on file: 46 owned tractors, 92 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 705 motor carriers operating 46 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 23.96 | 41.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 10.12 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2.22 | 135.3% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 67 | 53.81 | 124.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.73 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 46-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and above cohort average in Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 542189: 56 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 14, 2026 in PA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 54 |
| Total violations | 69 (18 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 4 with reported injuries . Most recent: Nov 26, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, motor vehicles, machinery, large objects, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (92 trailers against 46 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 705 peer carriers operating 46 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 37 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 69 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler running regional lanes with 46 power units on file.
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