NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: DBA LAKESIDE TRANSPORTATION
USDOT
1257235
MC Number
496466
Fleet Size
336
Total Drivers
480
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in WAUKEGAN, Illinois, operating 336 power units with 480 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 3 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.0% across 49,579 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
3
Total
50%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jul 1, 2021
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC authorized to operate?
Yes. NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC (USDOT #1257235) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC's safety record?
NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC has 3 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC operate?
NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC operates 336 power units with 480 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC transport hazardous materials?
No. NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC located?
NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC is based in WAUKEGAN, Illinois at 2794 NORTHWESTERN, 60087. Phone: (847) 263-7619.
What are NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC's out-of-service rates?
NORTH SHORE TRANSIT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 100.0% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.