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BURGENER CONTRACT CARRIERS LTD
Merrill, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 147330 · MC 141514
Satisfactory
Active 41 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-141514 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
8.7% OOS · 34 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 41 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 15.4% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 34 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC141514
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAT 0010454-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
147330
MC Number
MC-141514
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
May 7, 1985
Annual Mileage
1,555,387 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
810 Martin Street, Merrill, WI 54452
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jennifer Wendorf
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
34
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate15.4% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
8.7% of 23 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
22nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WI12
MN5
IL4
ND3
MO2
SD2
Fleet & Equipment (31)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~17
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
16
Tractor
13
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X5RD646824 | 6 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628MT220071 | 4 | — |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | 1GRAA9624HT11827 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6SD758585 | 3 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9624HT111827 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXKD638500 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0RD646827 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6RD869762 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXRD646821 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1DTP80Z29YG055021 | 1 | — |
Show all 31 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A962XLT154495 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621RT613836 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0622LT159250 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0622RT613831 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0625NT402780 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0626LT159252 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0628LT158894 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9625JT132840 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9627JT132838 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621HT616394 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623HT616395 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0627JT116407 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536T7503401 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538T7503402 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1RD673146 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4RD869761 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4SD703326 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7PD857746 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8RD869763 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X6MD743429 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNDLXRG307351 | 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 (34)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | 1645005028 | ST. LOUIS MO | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE |
1XPBDP9XXRD646821 1GR1P0628VT817382 |
WI 96103Z WI 890358 |
| July 6, 2026 | 1644001586 | WEST LAKELAND MN | I | 3 | 1 | SCHAEFFERS LUBRICANTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49XXKD638500 1GRAA9624HT111827 |
WI 51126Z WI 728593 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | 2404001082 | MARATHON CITY WI | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X1RD673146 1GRAA9624HT111827 |
WI 11783AW WI 728593 |
| June 16, 2026 | 2538001153 | JANESVILLE WI | II | 2 | 1 | SCHAEFFER'S SPECIALIZED LUBRICANTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X0RD646827 1GRAA9625JT132840 |
WI 51125Z WI 745356 |
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | General Securement | ||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | 2508000311 | SPARTA WI | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X6SD758585 1GR1P0625NT402780 |
WI 80423Z WI 800639 |
| June 3, 2026 | 2541000279 | SPARTA WI | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X6SD758585 1GRAP0623HT616395 |
WI 80423Z WI 717264 |
| May 19, 2026 | 0585001215 | FRAZEE MN | III | — | — | SCHAEFFERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49XXKD638500 1GR1A0628MT220071 |
WI 51126Z WI 798423 |
| April 30, 2026 | 2799002107 | OSSEO WI | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNDLXRG307351 |
WI FB58383 |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| February 26, 2026 | 0191000626 | AVON MN | I | 7 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X5RD646824 1GR1A0628MT220071 |
WI 11784AW WI 798423 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| January 7, 2026 | 2538001047 | JANESVILLE WI | II | — | — | 99SCHAEFFER MFG CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9XXRD646821 1GRAP0621HT616394 |
WI 96103Z WI 850880 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFER MANUFACTURING COMPANY | 4 | March 13, 2025 |
| SCHAEFFER'S SPECIALIZED LUBRICANTS | 3 | June 16, 2026 |
| SCHAEFFER MFG | 2 | March 12, 2024 |
| SCHAEFFERS LUBRICANTS | 1 | July 6, 2026 |
| SCHAEFFERS | 1 | May 19, 2026 |
| 99SCHAEFFER MFG CO | 1 | January 7, 2026 |
| SCHAEFFERS SPECIALIZED LUBRICATNS | 1 | November 19, 2025 |
| AHLSTROM NA SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS | 1 | September 14, 2025 |
| BISON RIDGE LLC. | 1 | July 24, 2025 |
| BOISE PAPER | 1 | June 24, 2025 |
| GOOSE RIVER FARMS LLP | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| LAND O LAKES | 1 | August 21, 2024 |
3 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 1985 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 17, 1982 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| August 18, 1982 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| August 18, 1982 | SUPERSEDED | Contract Carrier |
| December 24, 1981 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| August 3, 1981 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 22, 1977 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2011 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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