LAKESHORE FREIGHT INC
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 38.46% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 62.5% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 8
Trailers: 13 (13 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
8770 W BRYN MAWR AVE SUITE 1300, CHICAGO, IL, 60631
Phone Number
(630) 506-6100
Mailing Address
8770 W BRYN MAWR AVE SUITE 130, CHICAGO, IL, 60631
Cell Phone
(630) 506-6100
Email Address
Fax Number
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Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-16 | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-05718-25 | $750,000 | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2024-08-16 | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-05718-24 | $750,000 | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY… | 2025-08-16 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2023-11-20 | BIPD/Primary | CA960705687 | $750,000 | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… | 2024-08-16 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2022-08-16 | BIPD/Primary | CA960705687 | $750,000 | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… | 2023-11-20 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2021-07-06 | BIPD/Primary | CA07671730 | $750,000 | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… | 2021-08-30 | NAMECHG | CANCELLED |
| 2018-05-28 | BIPD/Primary | CA767173 | $750,000 | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… | 2018-05-28 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-05-28 | BIPD/Primary | CA 7671730 | $750,000 | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY C… | 2021-07-06 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-07-06 | BIPD/Primary | GWP97642A | $750,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 2018-05-28 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2011-07-06 | BIPD/Primary | GIC 12-1921-00229 | $750,000 | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2012-07-06 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-07-06 | CARGO | GIC 12-0900-00049 | $750,000 | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2013-05-23 | REVOKED | CANCELLED |
| 2010-07-06 | BIPD/Primary | GIC 12-1921-00049 | $750,000 | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2011-07-06 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-07-06 | CARGO | 685-47-47-C62527 | $750,000 | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 2010-07-06 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-07-06 | BIPD/Primary | SL05800012 | $750,000 | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE C… | 2010-07-06 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-07-06 | CARGO | TN515733 | $750,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 2009-08-10 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-07-06 | CARGO | IMP6543196GREAMER | $750,000 | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2006-07-06 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-07-06 | BIPD/Primary | SFT 2311933 | $750,000 | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… | 2006-07-06 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
38.46%
National avg: 20.72%
Above average
26 inspections · 10 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
62.5%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
8 inspections · 5 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (26 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | 5004900707 | 2 | IL | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 0558001202 | 3 | WA | 0 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR... |
| Jun 12, 2026 | LAEUS00981 | 3 | LA | 1 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 9520Q4G93Q | 2 | NM | 0 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR... |
| May 30, 2026 | 5003820058 | 3 | IL | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGLDR... |
| May 27, 2026 | 1440004611 | 3 | AL | 4 | 3 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 4182210149 | 3 | IL | 0 | 0 | KW 1XKYDP9X... |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 8160001023 | 3 | AR | 0 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 0992000689 | 3 | OH | 0 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | 4290400037 | 3 | IL | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 8110000511 | 3 | AR | 1 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR... |
| Jul 26, 2025 | W239007961 | 1 | MO | 13 | 5 | FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHFG... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 0S02802654 | 3 | KY | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGLD5... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | W116006395 | 2 | MO | 15 | 2 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 9511004402 | 2 | IN | 7 | 1 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 3958000857 | 2 | MO | 4 | 1 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR... |
| Nov 14, 2024 | JURKV02826 | 3 | MI | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHHDR... |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 0S14501985 | 3 | KY | 1 | 0 | WSTR 5KKXAMCG... |
| Oct 21, 2024 | CV44730493 | 3 | KY | 1 | 0 | FRHT 1FUJHHFG... |
| Jul 10, 2024 | CV44114916 | 3 | KY | 4 | 0 | FRHT 1FUJHHFG... |
Jul 13, 2026
5004900707
Jul 12, 2026
0558001202
Jun 12, 2026
LAEUS00981
Jun 9, 2026
9520Q4G93Q
May 30, 2026
5003820058
May 27, 2026
1440004611
Feb 10, 2026
4182210149
Nov 30, 2025
8160001023
Sep 26, 2025
0992000689
Sep 6, 2025
4290400037
Sep 4, 2025
8110000511
Jul 26, 2025
W239007961
Jul 23, 2025
0S02802654
Apr 23, 2025
W116006395
Apr 11, 2025
9511004402
Apr 8, 2025
3958000857
Nov 14, 2024
JURKV02826
Nov 5, 2024
0S14501985
Oct 21, 2024
CV44730493
Jul 10, 2024
CV44114916
May 28, 2024
4181050210
Mar 20, 2024
6215000058
Mar 20, 2024
2109005643
Mar 12, 2024
6720000044
Mar 8, 2024
2161008628
Nov 15, 2023
568E006132
Total Inspections
26
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
26
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (3 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | KY0073341204 | KY | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 4, 2025 | MO0000111462 | MO | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 13, 2009 | IL0005687830 | IL | Injury | 0 | 3 | Yes |
Jun 16, 2026
KY • KY0073341204
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 4, 2025
MO • MO0000111462
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 13, 2009
IL • IL0005687830
Fatal
0
Injury
3
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
3
Total Crashes
3
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
25
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 3 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 5 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 26 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 11 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Trailers | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
11
11 owned
Trailers
13
13 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
8
Driver Inspections
8
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
11
Power Units
11
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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