Lanter Distributing LLC
USDOT 2286133 · MC-515096 · Madison, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Lanter Distributing LLC (dba Lanter Distribution) is a company based in Madison, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 93 power units and 88 drivers, which ranks it #505 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 136 times – about 1.5 inspections per power unit. 53.3% of vehicle inspections and 2.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 1 fatality, 9 tow-away), or 10.8 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, meat, refrigerated food, beverages.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Lanter Distributing LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Lanter Distribution |
| USDOT number | 2286133 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-515096 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 600 Madison Ave, Madison, IL 62060 |
| Phone | (618) 512-3470 |
| First registered | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2286133.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 39 | 53 | 0 |
| Trailers | 160 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.95 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 3,800,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 40,860 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 79% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 88 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 88 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Lanter Distributing LLC | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 53.3% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 160% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 12% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.8 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 126% higher than average |
| Inspections | 136 | 136 with a driver check, 75 with a vehicle check, 179 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Lanter Distributing LLC?
Lanter Distributing LLC is registered with USDOT number 2286133 and operating authority MC-515096.
How many trucks does Lanter Distributing LLC have?
It reports 93 power units (92 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 160 trailers, with 88 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 27, 2026).
Where is Lanter Distributing LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Madison, Illinois 62060.
What is the out-of-service rate of Lanter Distributing LLC?
Over 24 months, 53.3% of vehicle inspections and 2.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.