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LAWTON VALLEY LINES INC

DOT 00348216 · MC# 212814 · LAWTON, MI

📞 +1 (269) 624-2521✉ hsmith321@msn.com↗ Official MOTUS Record↗ FMCSA SAFER

Active carrier authority since 1988 · insured · 1 prior revocation — Grade A

Operation & Authority

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Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Operation
A
Active for
37 years, 7 months

Fleet

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Power units
4
Drivers
3
Fleet size
C
Officer
JAMES C SMITH

FF Trust Score

A

97/100

Excellent — well-established, fully compliant carrier

Authority StatusWhether the carrier's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally haul freight.

Active carrier authority

20/20
Authority AgeHow long the carrier has held authority. Newer carriers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

10+ years in business

20/20
InsuranceWhether the carrier's required BIPD liability insurance is on file with FMCSA right now. Lapsed or missing insurance = the carrier cannot legally operate.

BIPD liability insurance on file, current

25/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA — usually for lapsed insurance. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

1 revocation(s), all over 2 years ago — no recent issues

25/25
SafetyBonus points for a demonstrably clean record: enough recent inspections with below-average out-of-service rates and no crashes. Never subtracts — thin data simply earns no bonus.

Safety bonus earned for: below-average driver out-of-service rate, no crashes in 24 months, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: more vehicle inspections on record.

7/10

Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current

  • Liability insurance ($750,000) — 3 years 2 months of 3 years 2 months covered

    ✓ Currently insured (since May 2023)

  • Reinstated

    Carrier authority

    Dec 5, 1988Archive

  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Dec 5, 1988Archive

Safety

as of 2026-06-27

FMCSA Safety Rating: Satisfactory (Feb 20, 1997)

24-Month Roadside Inspections (6 total)

Vehicle1 insp · 0.0% OOS (below the 22.3% national)
Driver6 insp · 0.0% OOS (below the 6.7% national)
HazmatNo data

24-Month Crashes: 0

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

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Frequently Asked

Does LAWTON VALLEY LINES INC have active FMCSA authority?

LAWTON VALLEY LINES INC (DOT 00348216) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (97/100). They've held active authority 37 years, 7 months.

What is their insurance status?

Per current records, LAWTON VALLEY LINES INC has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.

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