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MARTELL TRUCKING ENTERPRISES INC
Spring Valley, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1363524 · MC 522165
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 21 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-522165 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
17.9% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 21 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC522165
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF012811
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1363524
MC Number
MC-522165
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 21, 2005
Authority Granted
May 12, 2005
Annual Mileage
1,120,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
N7495 Us Hwy 63, Spring Valley, WI 54767
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Paul Frandsen
Officer 2
Gable Frandsen
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
17.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
28 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
4.3%
Ranks in the 55th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
35
Vehicle Inspections
28
Total OOS Orders
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance35
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.3% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | 9327000256 | BELLEVILLE KS | III | — | — | HUDSON CO. INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X5RJ267192 1UYVS2536DM527202 |
WI 93205Z WI 879520 |
| August 20, 2026 | AS43980044 | CASCADE LOCKS OR | I | 2 | 2 | BAILEY NURSERIES TRANSFERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X3MJ468292 1UYVS2539L6001407 |
WI 93210Z WI 789386 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| July 11, 2026 | 1661001345 | BROOKLYN CENTER MN | III | 1 | — | BAILEY NURSERIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
1XKYD49X1TJ194376 527SR5324LM018757 |
WI 11948AW WI 775333 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | 2177000450 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | I | 2 | — | HUDSON CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHHDR4SSVS8675 527SR5326LM018758 |
WI T93206Z WI 775331 |
| 393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| May 24, 2026 | HP01000184 | BISMARCK ND | III | — | — | BAILEY NURSERIES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X2NJ491337 1UYVS2533HU819931 |
WI 93212Z WI 713126 |
| April 12, 2026 | TJRW000281 | GILLETTE, WY | III | — | — | BAILEY NURSERIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X1TJ194376 1UYVS2537HU819933 |
WI 11948AW WI 713128 |
| March 12, 2026 | 1667000790 | WORTHINGTON MN | III | 1 | — | GLANBIA NUTRITIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
1XKYDP9X4NJ491338 527SR5326LM018758 |
WI 93213Z WI 775331 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| March 3, 2026 | 2406001751 | BALSAM LAKE WI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49XXSJ130058 1UYFS24818A377931 |
WI 93207Z WI 858634 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| February 1, 2026 | U771401367 | WIBAUX MT | III | — | — | HUDSON CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
1XKYD49XXSJ130058 527SR5324LM018757 |
WI 93207Z WI 775333 |
| January 27, 2026 | U712601191 | WIBAUX MT | III | — | — | CAROLINA BEVERAGE GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHHDR4SSVS8675 527SR5322KM016228 |
WI 93206Z WI 759694 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BAILEY NURSERIES | 9 | July 11, 2026 |
| HUDSON CO | 4 | August 24, 2026 |
| HIFOLD DOOR CORPORATION | 4 | August 27, 2025 |
| BAILEY NURSERIES TRANSFERS | 1 | August 20, 2026 |
| GLANBIA NUTRITIONS | 1 | March 12, 2026 |
| CAROLINA BEVERAGE GROUP | 1 | January 27, 2026 |
| ROCK IT | 1 | December 3, 2025 |
| LINEAGE LOGISTICS | 1 | November 24, 2025 |
| J&B | 1 | August 14, 2025 |
| KAUFOLDSELLSWORTH | 1 | June 22, 2025 |
| GLANBIA FOODS INC | 1 | January 17, 2025 |
| GREEN BAY DRESSED BEEF | 1 | January 7, 2025 |
13 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
10 of 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 29 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 29 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 29 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 29 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT5
ND5
WA4
WI4
CO3
MN3
and 12 more states
Fleet & Equipment (30)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
12
Tractor
12
Flatbed
5
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXSJ130058 | 7 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L6001407 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4NJ491338 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4SSVS8675 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5RJ267192 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3MJ468292 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5322KM016228 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5324LM018757 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24818A377931 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2NJ491337 | 3 | — |
Show all 30 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N24830171538794 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24818A377914 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GU552424 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530J2201015 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536DM527202 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537HU819933 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1TJ194376 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7RJ267193 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1LJ383465 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXPJ237393 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5326LM018758 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1R5321NEA72501 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533HU819931 | 1 | — |
| Utility Tr | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2534CU258202 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GU552423 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3LJ383466 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8PJ237392 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5328LM018759 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYDC5323NED31650 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYDC5324RED38287 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 25, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 12, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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