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APPLE VALLEY TRUCKING LLC
Chetek, WI
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2264240 · MC 776753
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2012
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-776753 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Secura Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on February 27, 2020; first granted March 9, 2012 (14 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC776753
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A3400962
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2264240
MC Number
MC-776753
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 17, 2012
Authority First Granted
March 9, 2012
Authority Reinstated
February 27, 2020
Annual Mileage
215,623 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
52 23 3 4 Street, Chetek, WI 54728
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charles G. Rihn
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
14.3% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd 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
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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WI6
IA1
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Semi-trailer
4
Tank
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMC14327B1038364 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8GN937972 | 2 | — |
| Frue | Semi-trailer | 0MY779822 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Etnyre | Tank · 42 ft | 1E9T42208GE007186 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Etnyre | Tank · 66 ft | 1E9T66700BE007153 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Freightliner Med. Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUY3MDBXSP664161 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSEB5RH874803 | 1 | — |
| Lbt | Semi-trailer | 1L921P86A1224001 | 1 | — |
| Lbt | Semi-trailer | 1L921P8F8A1224002 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD69X9TR668282 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADR9X6SJ635027 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 385 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPGD09X6YS546979 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALCV26PV19774 | 1 | 1 |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | OMX72670 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | 2527009780 | NELSON WI | III | 1 | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
4V4NC9EH8GN937972 1PMC14327B1038364 |
WI 13728AW WI 652012 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | 2566000925 | SAINT CROIX FALLS WI | I | 9 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR FRUEHAUF |
5KJJALCV26PV19774 OMX72670 |
WI 94019Z WI 841628 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.70B1I-CDFWC-MT20 | OOSCoupling - 20% or more of the fifth wheel mounting angle iron cracked/broken | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.207C-SLSB | Suspension - Leaf spring broken. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | 2633000446 | GLENWOOD CITY WI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ETNYRE |
1XKADR9X6SJ635027 1E9T66700BE007153 |
WI 34739Z WI 809621 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | 2628006115 | SOUTH RANGE WI | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
4V4NC9EH8GN937972 1PMC14327B1038364 |
WI 13728AW WI 652012 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 21, 2025 | 1658000467 | SAGINAW MN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LBT |
1XKAD69X9TR668282 1L921P86A1224001 |
WI 34741Z WI 664636 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| November 19, 2024 | 2566000210 | ROBERTS WI | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LBT |
1FUY3MDBXSP664161 1L921P8F8A1224002 |
WI 34740Z WI 855067 |
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 15, 2024 | 000P16D81V | D20, IA | III | 1 | — | FORT DODGE WASTEWATER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FRUE |
1XPGD09X6YS546979 0MY779822 |
WI 57624Z WI 733966 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 10, 2024 | 2527009459 | BALDWIN WI | III | 1 | — | H.G. MEIGS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER ETNYRE |
1FUYDSEB5RH874803 1E9T42208GE007186 |
WI 73601Z WI 802482 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| January 18, 2024 | 2628005169 | SOUTH RANGE WI | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ETNYRE |
1XKADR9X6SJ635027 1E9T66700BE007153 |
WI 34739Z WI 809621 |
| 393.43A-TPV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FORT DODGE WASTEWATER | 1 | October 15, 2024 |
| H.G. MEIGS | 1 | July 10, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 19, 2020 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 9, 2012 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 17, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
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