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BADGER EXPRESS LLC
Fall River, WI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
1 flag to review · 1 high-priority
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 451877 · MC 236143
Active
Satisfactory
Active 33 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-236143 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 30 inspections on record
Flags · 1
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.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 30 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC236143
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP53020A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
451877
MC Number
MC-236143
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 12, 1991
Authority Granted
April 19, 1993
Annual Mileage
2,243,180 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Fall River, WI
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
14.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
21 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
23.1%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 36th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
30
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
17
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate23.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.4pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (30)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDV8NSNA9109 | 0 | Clean |
| February 11, 2026 | WI | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDV1PDUD2526 | 1 | Passed |
| February 3, 2026 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDV5RDUS4386 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| January 9, 2026 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDV1PDUD2526 | 0 | Clean |
| December 16, 2025 | WI | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR8PSNP1052 | 0 | Clean |
| December 8, 2025 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR3PSNP1055 | 0 | Clean |
| December 1, 2025 | WI | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDV9RDUS4388 | 0 | Clean |
| November 18, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR8PSNP1049 | 0 | Clean |
| October 23, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDV6NSNA9111 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 13, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR6PSNP1051 | 0 | Clean |
| September 3, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDV8NSNA9109 | 1 | Passed |
| September 1, 2025 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR9PSNP1058 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 30 inspection records
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2025 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WI18
IL4
OH2
IN1
LA1
MD1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (40)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 0 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~21
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
21
Tractor
19
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV8NSNA9109 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320GS686819 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327GS686820 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328GS686809 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328KSA29763 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8PSNP1049 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8PSNP1052 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1PDUD2526 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320JS779007 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320JS779010 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 40 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320KSA29773 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321JS779016 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323KSA29766 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324GS686810 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324KSA29758 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327KSA29768 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328JS779014 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329GS686804 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329KSA29769 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XGS686813 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR4LLME1125 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25356G988215 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25365P649025 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25375G706803 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25385P649009 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253X6G988212 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1PSNP1054 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3PSNP1055 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5PSNP1056 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RSUS4383 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6PSNP1051 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7PSNP1057 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9PSNP1058 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR7LSMC4245 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDRXLSMC4241 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3PDUD2527 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV5RDUS4386 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV6NSNA9111 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV7RDUS4387 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV9RDUS4388 | 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 7, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 20, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 30, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 26, 1996 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| April 19, 1993 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 19, 1993 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 30, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2008 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Great West Casualty Co |
| July 6, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective August 5, 2026 |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Service of Process Agents, Inc.
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