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LIGHTEN THE LOAD INC

DOT 1067331MC 444451ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateSELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEASTITASCA, IL

COMPANY

Authority since
2003-02-06
MCS-150
2025-02-17 · 525,000 mi (2023)
Fleet
11 units · — trailers · 9 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
525,000 mi (2023)
Owner origin
Western-northern-european
Origin candidates
German 68%

ADDRESS

Physical
1395 E IRVING PARK RD
ITASCA, IL 60143
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
6303508585
Email
bill@lightentheloadinc.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
JOHN WESTERMAYER
Title
CEO
Origin
Western-northern-european

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Household Goods Mover
Cargo types
18
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids / GasesIntermodal ContainersMeatU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilityFarm SuppliesConstruction
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
287 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
1 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
8.3%
1 / 12 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Minimal Risk

1 risk factor · 2 strengths · 3 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
4 crashes · 0 fatal · 1 with injuries · 3 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
92% — 11 clean of 12 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
8.3% — driver OOS 1, vehicle OOS 0

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
7 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-02-17

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $750,000

SUMMARY

4.5 crashes per 100 trucks/yr
92% clean inspections
Active insurance on file

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