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80/100
⚠ Caution
OOS rate 23.2% exceeds the national average of 22.26%.
Lanter Distribution
DOT 2286133 · MC MC515096 · Madison, IL
Report generated: June 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✗No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Lanter Distribution (DOT 2286133, MC MC515096) is a Illinois-based interstate carrier headquartered in Madison, IL. As of June 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; elevated vehicle out-of-service rate. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM.

Common AuthorityContract Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Lanter Distributing LLC
Operating as: Lanter Distribution
DOT Number2286133
MC NumberMC515096
Street600 MADISON AVE
City / StateMadison, IL 62060
Phone6184527100
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age14 yr 2 mo
MCS-150 filed06/18/2024
Company officerWilliam Behrmann
Power units77
Total drivers75
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
Broker⚠ Inactive
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Elevated vehicle out-of-service rate
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
⚠ Serial Restarter Alert
2 prior revocations on record. Carrier re-registered authority after revocation. Exercise heightened scrutiny.
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 23.2% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
77
Fleet
Drivers
75
Total
Inspections
112
On record
Crashes
10
On record
OOS Rate
23.2%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
14 yr 2 mo
Since 2012
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
112 insp (100%)· 15 viol
Unsafe Driving
112 insp (100%)· 20 viol
Driver Fitness
112 insp (100%)· 3 viol
Controlled Substances
112 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
51 insp (46%)· 37 viol
Inspection History
112 total · OOS rate 23.2%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
7/31/2024GAIII00Pass
1/31/2025MOII01OOS
9/29/2025TNIII00Pass
11/29/2024LAIII00Pass
5/29/2025LAIII00Pass
7/29/2025ILIII00Pass
5/28/2025ARIII00Pass
8/28/2025SCII01OOS
9/27/2024MOIII00Pass
11/27/2024SCI00Pass
Crash History
10 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—TN00Y
—MO00Y
—GA00Y
—IL03Y
—MO01N
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
5/1/2019
Location
600 MADISON AVE, Madison, IL, 62060 · Open in Maps →
600 MADISON AVE, MADISON, IL, 62060Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMar 2012
FMCSA issued operating authority
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 2024
License type: COMMON
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 2024
License type: CONTRACT
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lanter Distributing LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. Lanter Distributing LLC holds Common and Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is Lanter Distributing LLC's safety record?

Lanter Distributing LLC has 112 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 23.2%. Crash history shows 10 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Lanter Distributing LLC operate?

Lanter Distributing LLC operates 77 power units with approximately 75 drivers.

Is Lanter Distributing LLC insured?

Lanter Distributing LLC has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Lanter Distributing LLC had any risk indicators?

Lanter Distributing LLC has a risk score of 80/100 (Critical) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Lanter Distributing LLC?

Lanter Distributing LLC's DOT number is 2286133 and MC number is MC515096. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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