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CHAIN O LAKES EXPRESS INC
Waupaca, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 186164 · MC 150782
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 30 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-150782 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 30 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC150782
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CLP63913H
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy CLP63913H
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
186164
MC Number
MC-150782
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Reinstated
November 17, 1995
Annual Mileage
579,093 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1961 Spindt Drive, Waupaca, WI 54981
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James W Damrau Jr
Officer 2
Jane Damrau
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
0
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | State | Level | Viol | OOS | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | 2369007160 | WI | III | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH7JN890456 1UYVS2534P3949690 |
WI 54451Z WI 834721 |
| January 29, 2026 | 2581000611 | WI | III | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH2JN997639 1GRAA0627EW702062 |
WI 79037X WI 867497 |
| November 14, 2025 | 2259009513 | WI | III | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1M1AN4GY7NM027267 1GRAA0625EW702058 |
WI 10885Z WI 866994 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | |||||||
| October 3, 2024 | 2369006964 | WI | III | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AW07Y4HM082012 1UYVS2535P3949682 |
WI 76782X WI 834441 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | |||||||
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.
Unsafe Driving
2 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2024 | WI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dusk · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WI4
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 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625EW702058 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627EW702062 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY7NM027267 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y4HM082012 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534P3949690 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535P3949682 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2JN997639 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7JN890456 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 17, 1995 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 16, 1984 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 5, 1981 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2006 | Cargo | On file |
| January 18, 2006 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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