Lily Transportation LLC
USDOT 24491 · MC-128486 · Needham, Massachusetts · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Lily Transportation LLC is a corporation based in Needham, Massachusetts, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 903 power units and 1,040 drivers, which ranks it #7 by fleet size among 129 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Massachusetts. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 996 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 9.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 62 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (25 injuries, 2 fatalities, 58 tow-away), or 6.9 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, fresh produce, passengers, grain, feed, hay, meat, chemicals, refrigerated food and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Lily Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 24491 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-128486 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 145 Rosemary St, Needham, MA 02494 |
| Phone | (781) 449-8811 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 24491.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 222 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 681 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1,210 | 0 |
- 1.15 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 69,442,181 miles reported for 2025 – about 76,902 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,040 CDL drivers; 1,040 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Massachusetts carriers with 50+ units (129).
| Measure | Lily Transportation LLC | Same size, US | MA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.7% | 17.8% | 13.0% | 45% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 63% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.9 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 63% higher than average |
| Inspections | 996 | 996 with a driver check, 575 with a vehicle check, 305 BASIC violations recorded, 32 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 20, 2017) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Massachusetts
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Massachusetts carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Other carriers near Needham
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spike Inc USDOT 597632 | Watertown | 70 | 91 | 30 | 5.6% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Lily Transportation LLC?
Lily Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 24491 and operating authority MC-128486.
How many trucks does Lily Transportation LLC have?
It reports 903 power units (681 tractors, 222 straight trucks) and 1,210 trailers, with 1,040 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 12, 2026).
Where is Lily Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Needham, Massachusetts 02494.
What is the out-of-service rate of Lily Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 9.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.