Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co
USDOT 112071 · MC-1099915 · Holland, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co (dba LP Transport Ltd) is a corporation based in Holland, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 173 power units and 127 drivers, which ranks it #88 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 103 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 42.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 13 tow-away), or 7.5 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, machinery, large objects, commodities dry bulk, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co |
|---|---|
| DBA name | LP Transport Ltd |
| USDOT number | 112071 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1099915 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 185 W 8Th St, Holland, MI 49423 |
| Phone | (616) 396-6521 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 112071.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 152 | 18 | 0 |
| Trailers | 865 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.73 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,046,083 miles reported for 2025 – about 34,948 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 127 CDL drivers; 9 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 80 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 42.9% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 128% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 63% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 68% higher than average |
| Inspections | 103 | 103 with a driver check, 77 with a vehicle check, 85 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 4, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co?
Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co is registered with USDOT number 112071 and operating authority MC-1099915.
How many trucks does Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co have?
It reports 173 power units (170 tractors, 3 straight trucks) and 865 trailers, with 127 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 11, 2026).
Where is Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co located?
Its registered physical address is in Holland, Michigan 49423.
What is the out-of-service rate of Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Co?
Over 24 months, 42.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.