Golden Lion Transport LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3212254 · Lake Zurich, IL 60047 · 2248404819

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 06/08/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Golden Lion Transport LLC (DOT# 3212254) in Lake Zurich, Illinois has 24 inspections on record with 42 violations and a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

24 Inspections
12.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
1 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 12.5%
Carrier: 12.5% (3 of 24) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 24) National: 6.4%
52% OOS rate better than 52% of carriers in Illinois
45% crash rate better than 45% of carriers in Illinois

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

42 total violations across 24 inspections
3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (7%)
Vehicle Maintenance
9
Unsafe Driving
30
Hours of Service
2
Driver Fitness
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 15 states
Level 1: 3 (12%) Level 2: 10 (42%) Level 3: 11 (46%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
06/08/2025 KY 3 0 0
06/02/2025 TX 2 0 0
04/21/2025 UT 3 0 0
03/11/2025 AZ 3 0 0
02/03/2025 WI 2 0 0
01/27/2025 OH 2 2 0
01/21/2025 IN 3 0 0
11/07/2024 KY 2 0 0
11/01/2024 IL 2 0 0
10/02/2024 AZ 3 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1003379
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Canal Insurance Co. $750 04/25/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 1
Drivers 1
Fleet Size Owner-Operator
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 11/14/2018
MCS-150 Filed 20250414 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 210,000
Address 131 Potawatomi Trail, Unit D, Lake Zurich, IL 60047