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Generated Oct 10, 2026
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LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC
USDOT 2286133 · MC515096 · EIN 45-4607652 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
600 MADISON AVE, MADISON, IL, 62060
(618) 512-3470 · WILLIAM BEHRMANN
50
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
93 / 88
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
140 / 1935
Crashes (24 mo)
11 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy MCP49426A · eff 05/01/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1646 pts
Unsafe Driving211 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance136 pts
Other92 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol36 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 340 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 112 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 104 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 92 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 90 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 90 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 60 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 |
Most inspected states
TN28
IL24
MO18
SC16
TX13
KY9
AR7
GA7
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.08 | 3.08 | ≈46–53% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.76 | 0.72 | ≈85–92% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.13 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.12 | 0.13 | ≈16–23% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.79 | 11.01 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06 · 8 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 39% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 31% · False log / RODS 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 36% (22 OOS) · Brakes 35% (14 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (7 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 37 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Ste. Genevieve County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Ste. Genevieve County, MO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 54% · Following / lane / reckless 28% · Seat belt 13%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 25 inspections, 59 violations, 21 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance41 viol · 20 OOS · 69%
393.75A3-TAOL ×7, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×5, 393.53B-B ×4
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 8.092).
2. Other13 viol · 1 OOS · 22%
393.47E ×6, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 390.21TB2-DOT
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 5%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 29 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.31).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×7, 393.47E ×6, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×5, 393.53B-B ×4, 393.45B2-BHTD ×4, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 396.3A1-BNMH ×2
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Crash record — 11 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/2026 | RURAL(CRAWFORD COUNTY), AR | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/23/2026 | MARINE TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/28/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 01/26/2026 | PONTOON BEACH, IL | ✓ | ||
| 10/29/2025 | NASHVILLE, TN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/27/2025 | Not Reported, GA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 05/19/2025 | ARLINGTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 05/02/2025 | OLATHE, KS | 1 | ||
| 04/21/2025 | LEWISVILLE, TX | ✓ | ||
| 02/13/2025 | OXFORD, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 87 vehicles seen in inspections
44 trailer38 truck4 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
WILLIAM BEHRMANN
Recordable crash rate
0.83 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.8M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
88
Registered since
2012-03-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 31 carriers
Shares identifiers with 31 carriers (30 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC | 16130 | 3 VINs | strong |
| LANTER LOGISTICS LLC | 2855002 | officer | strong |
| ALL WAYS AUTO TRANSPORT LLC | 1958758 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TUM LOGISTICS CARRIER DIVISION INC | 1419307 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.8M mi reported (2026)
06/05/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/05/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/03/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/03/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/01/2019 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP49426A
05/01/2019 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy MCP49426A
05/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 556012001
04/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068933245
03/05/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/01/2019)
03/05/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/01/2019)
04/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068933245
04/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP93307A
07/17/2017 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP93307A
06/20/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2017)
06/20/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2017)
05/20/2012 — Insurance cancelled — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 0340531
04/06/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (05/31/2024)
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