Lanterna Distributors — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Inspections
22 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
Company domain, matches website
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Lanterna Distributors Inc
DBA
Lanterna Distributors
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
7223 Ambassador Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Phone
(877) 890-9020
Power units
3
Drivers
12
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
MC1443028
Common: None · Contract: None · Broker: None
Property: ✓ · Passenger: — · HHG: — · BIPD filed: — · Cargo: — · Bond: —
Authority history
- Dismissed — Motor Property Common Carrier
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
4.5%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 22 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
13.6%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 22 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
sboyles@lanternawines.com — company domain
Mail host
Microsoft 365
Domain match
Email domain matches the company website
From the FMCSA on-file contact, public domain registration (RDAP), and live DNS.
Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Jun 3, 2026 | MD | Level III — Driver-only |
| May 20, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Mar 20, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Feb 13, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Dec 3, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jul 16, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jul 1, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Jun 5, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| May 22, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Apr 14, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jan 3, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Oct 24, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jul 11, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jul 1, 2024 | MD | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jun 10, 2024 | MD | Level I — Full |
| May 30, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| May 23, 2024 | MD | Level III — Driver-only |
| Mar 20, 2024 | MD | Level I — Full |
| Feb 15, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Sep 27, 2023 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
| Sep 20, 2023 | MD | Level II — Walk-around |
Most recent 22 of 22 inspections on file.
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Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
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