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LAKES TRANSPORTATION LLC
Franklin, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4170445 · MC 1603978
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1603978 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1603978
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA982791580
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4170445
MC Number
MC-1603978
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 19, 2023
FMCSA Registration
December 19, 2023
Authority Granted
July 11, 2024
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Location
Franklin, WI
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2025 | 2654003239 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | I | 2 | — | PRAYON INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD5XFSFW3197 1GR1P0620MT222718 |
WI 80999Z WI 834947 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| November 20, 2024 | T035000600 | NORTH PLATTE EAST BOUND, NE | II | 3 | 3 | MIVEMENT TECHNOLOGIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD5XFSFW3197 1GR1P0620MT222718 |
WI 80999Z WI T7505V |
| 393.75A1 | OOSTire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.70B2-ENGAGED | OOSKingpin not properly engaged | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of 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
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0620MT222718 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD5XFSFW3197 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 25, 2024 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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