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BADGER STATE FREIGHT INC
Deforest, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 464352 · MC 248426
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-248426 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Integrity Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
13.5% OOS · 147 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 147 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC248426
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA 2892807
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
464352
MC Number
MC-248426
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 1, 2024
FMCSA Registration
November 25, 1991
Authority Granted
June 8, 1992
Annual Mileage
3,748,648 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
6137 N American Ln, Deforest, WI 53532
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Justin Grantin
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
147
Driver Inspections
104
Vehicle Inspections
68
Out-of-Service Violations
25
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance65
Unsafe Driving16
Hours of Service18
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.2% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
13.5% of 89 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
40th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
25 of 40 inspections
Unsafe Driving
13 of 96 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 96 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 96 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 96 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 10, 2025 | WV | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| August 29, 2024 | FL | — | 1 | — | 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
TN21
CA16
NM10
MD6
AZ4
FL4
and 30 more states
Fleet & Equipment (103)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~41
of 34 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~62
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
58
Tractor
41
Semi-trailer
3
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMK2105 | 9 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG1CSBS4682 | 6 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9NJ476395 | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG8CSBM1950 | 5 | 1 |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XET584735 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR1JSHS6444 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320GS630167 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320HB730903 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321HB730909 | 4 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXGF005GLGX5646 | 4 | — |
Show all 103 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X1DD209727 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5KSKP5544 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2MR263101 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327HB730901 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK08DY52587 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG4CSBS0481 | 3 | 2 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR1CLBF5158 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR5BSAT0530 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W87L043446 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD48X0LJ297760 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 587 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP4D49X5FD278812 | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7D49X0BD102712 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X5LD688093 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR0JSHF3601 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6HSHT4419 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2KSKD5000 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6LSLK1125 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXMR263105 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1PS416250 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2PJ071199 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4PJ071205 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5PS416249 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXPS416246 | 3 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSKZAPR0KN573474 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5KN196835 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320GS630170 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324GS630169 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326HB730906 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCDZB6YLA78337 | 2 | — |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621ET584736 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6JL083174 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD48X3KJ297637 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7D49X2BD102713 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBAP9X1JD483506 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7LSLS2848 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3MR263107 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6MR263103 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0PJ071198 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2PJ071204 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3PS416248 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7PJ071201 | 2 | — |
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KKXAFCG8GPHL4492 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329DM302261 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322GS630168 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322GS630171 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322HB730904 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324GS630172 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324HB730905 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326GS630173 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328HB730907 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329GS630166 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329HB730902 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532X3S609014 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG4CSBM1993 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD58GLHA4373 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCDZB2YPF03108 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0620CB707026 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | 1GRAA06215R710665 | 1 | — |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0624CK225966 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0622JK285773 | 1 | — |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623ET584737 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0627ET584739 | 1 | — |
| Stem | Semi-trailer | 1JJ532W67L1035255 | 1 | — |
| Wabash Nat | Semi-trailer | 1JJU532D0HL969999 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0HL969999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3KL104015 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40029SB186590 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 45 ft | 1UYVS245XS2464701 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X2LJ411550 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X8DJ355700 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4NJ467040 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6HJ110951 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XXTD370406 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0LSLC7742 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4MR263102 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8MR263104 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9JR234013 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0NS010019 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0NS010022 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0PJ071203 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1PJ071209 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1TS039199 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2NS010023 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6PJ071206 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9NS010021 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9PJ071202 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXNS010027 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXTS039198 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR4GN210621 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8LN300339 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6KN907121 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9THXCN537814 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327DM302260 | 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 (147)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | 6243Q78SHF | NM, NM | II | — | — | FAMOUS FOOTWEAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDRXMSMK2105 3H3V532K5PS416249 |
WI 31111X WI 811400 |
| September 7, 2026 | 3534000210 | GRAND RIDGE FL | II | — | — | BALL METAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XKYD48X3KJ297637 1DW1A5324HB730905 |
WI 26490Z WI 717785 |
| August 10, 2026 | SPC3012135 | PREBLE NY | III | — | — | JFC INTERNATIONAL NY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR1CLBF5158 1DW1A5328HB730907 |
WI 27897Z WI 807181 |
| August 10, 2026 | 3862Q66DFB | NM, NM | III | — | — | CALERES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDRXMSMK2105 3H3V532K1TS039199 |
WI 31111X WI 875651 |
| August 5, 2026 | 3998014899 | ME, ME | III | 1 | 1 | INGREDION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR8LN300339 3H3V532KXNS010027 |
WI 14133AW WI 803168 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | 2170C01350 | SYKESVILLE MD | II | 2 | — | BERGENSTAR FREIGHT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUJGLDR1CLBF5158 1JJV532W87L043446 |
WI 27897Z WI 738411 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 24, 2026 | I033GW0021 | NASHVILLE TN | III | 1 | — | POWERS PAPER COMPANY, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUPCDZB2YPF03108 3H3V532K2NS010023 |
WI 13956AW WI 803172 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 24, 2026 | I033HJ1612 | LEBANON TN | III | 1 | 1 | IRON MOUNTAIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XP4D49X5FD278812 3H3V532KXTS039198 |
WI 63156Z WI 875650 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| July 17, 2026 | 2090001284 | OZARK AL | III | — | — | CALERAS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XKYD48X3KJ297637 1DW1A5327HB730901 |
WI 26490Z WI 717787 |
| June 26, 2026 | 0006889449 | STATESVILLE NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSKZAPR0KN573474 3H3V532C6MR263103 |
WI 84879Z WI 784747 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CALERES INC | 12 | August 10, 2026 |
| FAMOUS FOOTWEAR | 5 | September 17, 2026 |
| CROCS DAYTON WAREHOUSE | 3 | December 3, 2025 |
| CALERAS | 2 | July 17, 2026 |
| CROCS DAYTON | 2 | September 18, 2025 |
| WEYCO GROUP | 2 | May 19, 2025 |
| BALL METAL | 1 | September 7, 2026 |
| JFC INTERNATIONAL NY | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| INGREDION | 1 | August 5, 2026 |
| BERGENSTAR FREIGHT | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| IRON MOUNTAIN | 1 | July 24, 2026 |
| POWERS PAPER COMPANY, INC. | 1 | July 24, 2026 |
87 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 29, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 6, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 2, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 7, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 6, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 23, 2002 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| May 31, 2002 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 6, 1996 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
| June 8, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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