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RIVER COUNTRY EXPRESS INC
Ellsworth, WI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4080253 · MC 1552116
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1552116 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1552116
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4080253
MC Number
MC-1552116
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
January 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 23, 2023
Authority Granted
August 25, 2025
Annual Mileage
122,350 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1536 N Maple St, Ellsworth, WI 54011
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard Eggen
Officer 2
Mitchell Eggen
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedDry BulkUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | WI | Level I — Full | WESTERN ST · 5KJJBHDR7GLHD6370 | 1 | Passed |
| August 28, 2024 | KS | Level I — Full | WSTR · 5KJJBHDR7GLHD6370 | 6 | 1 OOS |
| June 12, 2024 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 5KJJBHDR0JLJW1134 | 1 | Passed |
| April 12, 2024 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 0 | Clean |
| March 27, 2024 | NE | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 2 | 1 OOS |
| March 21, 2024 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
| March 5, 2024 | KY | Level I — Full | — | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 4 | Out of service |
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 4 | Cited |
| January 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 3 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | 2 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE2
IA1
KS1
KY1
MN1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Traile | — | 5MAPA53257A013359 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR7GLHD6370 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR0JLJW1134 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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