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HENZE TRUCKING COMPANY
Watertown, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 279913 · MC 195744
Satisfactory
Active 39 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-195744 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
28.6% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 39 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC195744
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZQ4299
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
279913
MC Number
MC-195744
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 10, 1986
Authority Granted
May 27, 1987
Annual Mileage
927,760 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
N941 Cottonwood Ct, Watertown, WI 53098
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kenneth C Henze
Officer 2
Thomas G Henze
Cargo Types
General FreightBeverages
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th 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
1 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WI6
MI2
IL1
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
10
Tractor
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXAJCG1ADAP6225 | 3 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXGF000LDLW5663 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXGF002KDKA9103 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1DW1A5127GS669602 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322VSC19918 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXAJCG6ADAV2812 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 2 ft | 1GRAA022X4B707493 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1JJV512D2KL099037 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1JJV512D3JL072072 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Dry Van Sheet & Post | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1JJV512V3AL330308 | 1 | — |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Sheet & Post | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1JJV512V7DL762940 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1JJV512W16L992002 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1JJV512WX6L992001 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 51 ft | 1JJV512WX9L263159 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG3FDGL9932 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXGF001LDLG8163 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | 5000670067 | I-94 E/B, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1NKAGGGG20R471699 1DW1A5325VSC19928 |
WI 89326Z WI 882189 |
| August 4, 2026 | HARTD02383 | MI, MI | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WABASH VANS |
3ALXGF000LDLW5663 1JJV512D2KL099037 |
WI 89328Z WI 747007 |
| July 15, 2026 | 2581000684 | LITTLE SUAMICO WI | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FVXAJCG1ADAP6225 1DW1A5322VSC19918 |
WI 89320Z WI 882190 |
| September 26, 2025 | 4004800349 | US 67, IL | III | — | — | WISPAK OF QUINCY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3ALXGF002KDKA9103 1DW1A5127GS669602 |
WI 43462Z WI 700499 |
| June 30, 2025 | 2486002558 | HAZEL GREEN WI | II | 1 | 1 | PEPSI COLA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN WABASH VANS |
1FVXAJCG6ADAV2812 1JJV512V7DL762940 |
WI 89321Z WI 700752 |
| 391.41B10-MC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| May 19, 2025 | 8979000098 | CROWN POINT IN | III | 1 | — | CJ LOGISITICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN WABASH VANS |
3ALXGF000LDLW5663 1JJV512D3JL072072 |
WI 89328Z WI 732863 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| May 9, 2025 | 2799001615 | HUDSON WI | I | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FVXAJCG1ADAP6225 1GRAA022X4B707493 |
WI 89320Z WI 692792 |
| 392.9BA-INACTIVE | OOSWhen required to have a USDOT number, operating a commercial motor vehicle with a de-activated or inactive USDOT number. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 20, 2025 | 2259008877 | TOWN VINLAND WI | II | 1 | — | WISPAK INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN WABASH |
3ALXGF002KDKA9103 1JJV512W16L992002 |
WI 43462Z WI 692779 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 6, 2024 | 2464001215 | HANCOCK WI | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN WABASH |
1FVXAJCG1ADAP6225 1JJV512WX6L992001 |
WI 43457Z WI 692780 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 10, 2024 | HARTD01913 | CEDAR RIVER, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WABASH VANS |
3ALXGF001LDLG8163 1JJV512V3AL330308 |
WI 43463Z WI 700764 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WISPAK | 2 | February 20, 2025 |
| WISPAK OF QUINCY | 1 | September 26, 2025 |
| PEPSI COLA | 1 | June 30, 2025 |
| CJ LOGISITICS | 1 | May 19, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 15, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 22, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 24, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 20, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 13, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 22, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 21, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 21, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
#1 A $20 BOC-3 Filing LLC
6300 E HAMPDEN AVE # C-222 # C-222, Denver, CO, 80222-7678
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