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Generated Oct 10, 2026
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LAKESIDE AUTO RECYCLERS INC
USDOT 590263 · EIN 42-1394547
2813 N 9TH, CARTER LAKE, IA, 51510
(712) 347-6561 · MICHAEL LEVELL, JR
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 55.6% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
20 / 12
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 242
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate55.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance185 pts
Unsafe Driving37 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Other16 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NE20
IA4
MO3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.44 | 2.05 | ≈45–52% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.37 | 0.41 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11.60 | 12.38 | ≈92–96% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29 · 2 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 43% (3 OOS) · Tires 32% (3 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 13%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 39 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 Cass County, NE · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cass County, NE to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 41% · Seat belt 38% · Speeding 22%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 8 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Other4 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 393.60D, 390.21TC-MC
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 38%
396.17C-PI ×2, 396.9D2-FTF
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 8.7).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 13%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.83).
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2026 | Pottawattamie Co, IA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/08/2026 | OMAHA, NE | ✓ | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Not Reported, NE | ✓ |
Equipment — 26 vehicles seen in inspections
11 truck11 trailer4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL LEVELL, JR
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
7
Registered since
1995-02-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
11/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
02/10/1995 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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