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WETTERAU HOMESTEAD INC
Richfield, WI
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 224036 · MC 228338
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-228338 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5.6% OOS · 33 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 7.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 33 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC228338
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA-X78225
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
224036
MC Number
MC-228338
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 19, 1982
Authority Granted
November 26, 1991
Annual Mileage
2,170,210 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
N128 W20563 Holy Hill Road, Richfield, WI 53076
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Troy Wetterau
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
33
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving16
Hours of Service15
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
5.6% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
14th 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 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 4, 2026 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight |
| December 18, 2025 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Wet |
| February 7, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| January 28, 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
WI12
IL4
IN4
MI2
IA1
MA1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (31)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 29 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
14
Dry Van
7
Tank
4
Semi-trailer
3
Straight Truck
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHC5DV9SHVK7153 | 5 | — |
| Western St | Tractor | 5KKXAF000FPGE5825 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E953XNE545953 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9531NE545954 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9538NE545952 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV7JSKC7651 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV8HSJJ6508 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXGF004KDKW0378 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0CT013258 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7HT209009 | 2 | — |
Show all 31 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KKXAF004FPGE5827 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9628KB153379 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Straight Truck | 1NPXGGGG20D420804 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKR4329T1178017 | 1 | — |
| Polar Mfg. | Semi-trailer | 1PMS54321K1050087 | 1 | — |
| Pola | Semi-trailer | 1PMS54321K1051840 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536FM236508 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1SD764065 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3SD764066 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5SD764067 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXSD764064 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Tremcar Sanitary | Tank · 41 ft | 2TLSB7K27PB000360 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Tremcar Sanitary | Tank · 41 ft | 2TLSB7K29PB000361 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV1PSUF2462 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV3PSUF2463 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV9RSVG3604 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB00XGDHN2371 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV1FLGX6393 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA4123YN033236 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | — | 5WSAA432X4N036741 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB235SN518784 | 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 (33)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | 4249240039 | I-55 S/B, IL | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDV3PSUF2463 |
WI 77569Z |
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| September 12, 2026 | 2698004286 | KENOSHA WI | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH TANKS |
3AKJHHDV3PSUF2463 5WSABB232RN502438 |
WI 77569Z WI 847699 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLRD | State/Local Laws - Reckless driving | Reckless Driving | ||||||||
| September 2, 2026 | 2259000204 | ADELL WI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN WABASH NAT |
3ALXHB008HDJA2197 5WSABB237SN518785 |
WI 91868W WI 847697 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | 2431005226 | HUDSON WI | I | 5 | — | NAC LINO LAKES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGEDV8HSJJ6508 1UYVS2536FM236508 |
WI 76461X WI 833529 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | DAWDD04641 | MI, MI | II | 3 | — | NAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X1SD764065 3H3V532C0CT013258 |
WI 13760AW WI 623464 |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 172.516D-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to mount placard holder in accordance with Appendix C of this Part | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | 5049000025 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TREMCAR |
1XPBD49XXSD764064 2TLSB7K27PB000360 |
WI 34819X WI 808674 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| April 6, 2026 | 000P145S0H | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL, IA | III | 1 | — | BRENNTAG GREAT LAKES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDV1PSUF2462 3H3V532C0CT013258 |
WI 64200W WI 623464 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| December 16, 2025 | 9994000405 | WAUKESHA WI | II | — | — | NAC GERMANTOWN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGEDV7JSKC7651 3H3V532C7HT209009 |
WI 78537X WI 727226 |
| November 26, 2025 | 4291100297 | I-294 NB, IL | III | 2 | — | ADAC PLASTICS DBA ADAC AUTOMOTIVE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1XPBD49X5SD764067 1S12E9531NE545954 |
WI 801852 WI 801852 |
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | General Securement | ||||||||
| November 13, 2025 | 5037006397 | LITTLE SUAMICO WI | II | — | — | NAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGEDV7JSKC7651 3H3V532C7HT209009 |
WI 78537X WI 727226 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BRENNTAG | 3 | July 30, 2025 |
| NAC | 2 | July 22, 2026 |
| BRENNTAG GREAT LAKES | 2 | April 6, 2026 |
| NAC GERMANTOWN | 2 | December 16, 2025 |
| BGL | 2 | February 24, 2025 |
| NAC LINO LAKES | 1 | August 13, 2026 |
| ADAC PLASTICS DBA ADAC AUTOMOTIVE | 1 | November 26, 2025 |
| FOREMOST FARMS | 1 | May 16, 2025 |
| BGL TOLEDO | 1 | April 7, 2025 |
| DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA, INC | 1 | November 27, 2024 |
| NORTH AMERICAN COMPOSITES- GERMANTO | 1 | September 18, 2024 |
| DAIRY FARMS OF WISCONSIN | 1 | August 19, 2024 |
3 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 23, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 22, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 7, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 26, 1991 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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