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SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC
Rhinelander, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 46473 · MC 214909
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-214909 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp
Safety
Satisfactory
14.0% OOS · 93 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC214909
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp, since October 1, 2013
Authority Age
14 yrs, 10 mo
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $0
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 26.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 93 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC214909
Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
Bond · $0 · Policy BD 7900682985
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP92565A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
46473
MC Number
MC-214909
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
November 18, 2011
Annual Mileage
3,150,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
5818 Fire Lane, Rhinelander, WI 54501-9644
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Paul Sowinski
Officer 2
Lauren Sowinski .
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
93
Driver Inspections
72
Vehicle Inspections
36
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance64
Unsafe Driving20
Hours of Service46
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.3% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate26.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (5.4pp higher)
14.0% of 57 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
42nd 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
14 of 24 inspections
Unsafe Driving
11 of 60 inspections
Hours of Service
13 of 60 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 60 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 60 inspections
Crash History (7)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
7
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
7
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2026 | WI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight |
| May 1, 2026 | AR | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 18, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 21, 2025 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| July 21, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| February 18, 2025 | MO | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
| January 12, 2025 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL22
MO13
IN12
TN4
WI4
AL3
and 12 more states
Fleet & Equipment (65)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~30
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~35
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
33
Tractor
30
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536L6001302 | 7 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538L2874816 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2KN126623 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6KN126625 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR1NN422567 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR8RN730714 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0628GW700016 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GU616803 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0KD496255 | 4 | — |
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9TN612573 | 4 | — |
Show all 65 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXTN612436 | 4 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR2RN730711 | 4 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR7JN426343 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24897M057748 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531J2314004 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532BU116604 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GU616802 | 3 | — |
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXTN611903 | 3 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR3NN422568 | 3 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZRXRN730715 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5320KM017541 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530K6500806 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532FU130704 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532HU820018 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533N2528434 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534N2528426 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536FU130706 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536J2314001 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L2149905 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4JSJT0574 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7NN312775 | 2 | — |
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7TN611938 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8KN126626 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5322KM017539 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD54FLGD7737 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622GW700013 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GRDM06209H711331 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24807M057623 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24817M057629 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24837M057745 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2487M057729 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530FM438308 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531DU731504 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GU616804 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533DU731505 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534K6500811 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537AM934814 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537DU731510 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537FM438306 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539FM438307 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XL6001304 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X02N567990 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X7HD434654 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X2HD442064 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FUPDXYB1WA943666 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0KN126622 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0TN610761 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4KN126624 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6TN612613 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXJN232686 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXTN612081 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR0MN382559 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR4LN169886 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR8LN169888 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5329KM017540 | 1 | 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 (93)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | 171L000264 | IA, IA | I | 2 | 1 | PALLET SERVICE CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT |
1XKDD49X19J248654 1TTE5320381083827 |
IL P 902025 IL 703610ST |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 4, 2026 | 6884000340 | ETNA GREEN IN | III | 7 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR4KN126624 1UYVS2537FM438306 |
WI 53523Z WI 879763 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 8, 2026 | W128001471 | BLOOMSDALE MO | II | 2 | — | NEUMILLER FARMS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR9TN612573 1UYVS2536L6001302 |
WI 53529Z WI 779253 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | 4181370960 | I-39, IL | II | 5 | 2 | SOWINSKI FARM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR7TN611938 1GRDM06209H711331 |
WI 53536Z WI 883168 |
| 393.75G-LOAD | OOSWeight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-LOAD | OOSWeight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | 0224002773 | KENNETT MO | III | — | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZTZR2RN730711 1UYVS2536J2314001 |
WI 53509Z WI 858145 |
| July 14, 2026 | 7407002526 | BLOOMINGTON IN | II | 1 | — | ONEIDA POTATO EXCHANGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR4KN126624 1UYVS2537FM438306 |
WI 53523Z WI 879763 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | 5003090289 | 023 - MARSHALL - I-70 W/B, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR9TN612573 1UYVS2536L6001302 |
WI 53529Z WI 779253 |
| July 8, 2026 | 5005100526 | COUNCIL ST, J/N OF MAIN ST (CA, IL | I | 4 | — | SOINSKI FARMS, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPCD49X7HD434654 1UYVS24807M057623 |
WI 67204Z WI 845251 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | 5013940043 | I-57, IL | III | — | — | SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTIL |
3HSDZAPRXTN611903 1UYVS2487M057729 |
WI 94859Z WI 883169 |
| June 14, 2026 | 6081008815 | POSEYVILLE IN | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR9TN612573 1UYVS2536L6001302 |
WI 53529Z WI 779253 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HEARTLAND FARMS | 6 | November 16, 2025 |
| RRW POTATO | 3 | February 24, 2026 |
| ONEIDA POTATO EXCHANGE | 2 | July 14, 2026 |
| SOWINSKI FARMS | 2 | February 2, 2026 |
| FRITO LAY | 2 | March 9, 2025 |
| ANHEUSER BUSCH LLC | 2 | February 28, 2024 |
| A/B | 2 | December 28, 2023 |
| PALLET SERVICE CORPORATION | 1 | September 18, 2026 |
| NEUMILLER FARMS INC | 1 | August 8, 2026 |
| SOWINSKI FARM | 1 | July 29, 2026 |
| SOINSKI FARMS, INC. | 1 | July 8, 2026 |
| PELICAN SOLUTIONS | 1 | June 1, 2026 |
28 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| November 18, 2011 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| February 2, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 14, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 8, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2013 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| December 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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