Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
93 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2286133 · MC-515096 ·
Lanter Distributing LLC
DBA LANTER DISTRIBUTION
93 power unitsavg 9.3 yrMulti-region · 15 statesMADISON, IL74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-515096 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
93Power units
69 observed · MCS-150
71Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.3Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.3 yr
Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
14 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2012 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
11 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC (USDOT 2286133) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective May 1, 2019 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 54.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 129 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 72 vehicle-level and 129 driver-level — across 15 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 93 power units and 88 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 27, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC's USDOT number?
LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC's USDOT number is 2286133, and its motor carrier number is MC-515096.
Is LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC's safety record?
LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC has a 54.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 181 roadside inspections, with 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC's fleet?
LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC operates 93 power units and 88 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC based?
LANTER DISTRIBUTING LLC is based in MADISON, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 15 states.
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