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FORRESTER TRANSPORT LLC
Brodhead, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1386372 · MC 1618919
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1618919 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1618919
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA-FD9264
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1386372
MC Number
MC-1618919
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 21, 2005
Authority Granted
April 4, 2025
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
W2180 Greenbush Rd, Brodhead, WI 53520
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Natalie A Forrester
Officer 2
Todd R Forrester
Cargo Types
LivestockGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
40.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
71st percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 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 4, 2025 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WI4
IL1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Semi-trailer
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Dry Van
1
Livestock
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3GD363044 | 2 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 4WWUBFZA5C3618538 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3K0CL8CF135701 | 1 | 1 |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W1MAFYA68A249686 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3FD277571 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3FD305160 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2536P8687023 | 1 | — |
| 2006 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 30 ft | 4A2LG302361012417 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | 2280016875 | LIBERTY WI | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON TRA |
1XPBDP9X3GD363044 4WWUBFZA5C3618538 |
WI TS61011 WI 874986 |
| April 6, 2026 | 5005400416 | IL-75/1-90, IL | II | 6 | — | COMPLETE FEEDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9X3GD363044 3UTVS2536P8687023 |
WI TS61011 IL 874986ST |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| November 5, 2025 | 2346000308 | SOUTH WAYNE WI | II | 8 | 1 | APPLE GRAIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON TRA |
1XPBDP9X3FD277571 1W1MAFYA68A249686 |
WI TS62390 WI 849908 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 30, 2025 | 2551001873 | MONROE WI | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON TRA |
1XPBDP9X3FD305160 4WWUBFZA5C3618538 |
WI TS58173 WI 874986 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 8, 2025 | 2346009755 | GRATIOT WI | I | 14 | 3 | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
CHEVROLET M.H. EBY, INC |
1GB3K0CL8CF135701 4A2LG302361012417 |
WI XD68783 WI NONE |
| 393.41-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| 392.9BA-INACTIVEINTRA | Operating a commercial motor vehicle in intrastate commerce without an active USDOT number when required | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.55B-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| COMPLETE FEEDS | 1 | April 6, 2026 |
| APPLE GRAIN | 1 | November 5, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2025 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 2, 2024 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
| April 2, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Business Filings Incorporated
525 JUNCTION RD STE 5000, Madison, WI, 53717-2154
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