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CREATIVE SIGN TRANSPORT LLC
De Pere, WI
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Review recommended
New Authority
Authority granted August 27, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4130166 · MC 1581402
No Safety Rating
Active 1 month
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1581402 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Grange Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
Flags · 1
New Authority
Authority granted August 27, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 month
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1581402
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Grange Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 2911313
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 56-151079-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4130166
MC Number
MC-1581402
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 12, 2023
Authority Granted
August 27, 2026
Annual Mileage
104,425 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
505 Lawrence Dr, De Pere, WI 54115
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Todd N. Thomas
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
0 of 2 inspections
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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 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
WI3
MI2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDTXGHHL5483 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYFE0SHVU1439 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Load Trail | Flatbed · 24 ft | 4ZEDK2426S1348784 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 | 2710000196 | ASHWAUBENON WI | III | 2 | — | SELF | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYFE0SHVU1439 |
WI 12952AW |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.16B-DPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | MALOJ01887 | POWERS SCALE, MI | I | 1 | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDTXGHHL5483 |
WI HD34847 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| September 29, 2025 | HARTD02226 | POWERS SCALE, MI | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER LOAD TRAIL |
1FVACXDTXGHHL5483 4ZEDK2426S1348784 |
WI HD34847 WI YA42519 |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| December 12, 2024 | 2620000182 | ASHWAUBENON WI | III | 1 | — | SELF | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDTXGHHL5483 |
WI HD34847 |
| 392.16B-DPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| August 12, 2024 | 2213006724 | WRIGHTSTOWN WI | II | — | — | CREATIVE SIGN COMPANY INC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDTXGHHL5483 |
WI HD34847 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | Active Granted | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 23, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 27, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 3, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 3, 2023 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 22, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Auto-Owners Insurance Company |
| July 23, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective August 22, 2026 |
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6300 E HAMPDEN AVE # C-222 # C-222, Denver, CO, 80222-7678
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