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FOND DU LAC EXPRESS INC
Fond Du Lac, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 596925 · MC 256307
Satisfactory
Active 32 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-256307 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 22 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 32 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 9.1% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC256307
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZR9693
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
596925
MC Number
MC-256307
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 5, 1995
Authority Granted
August 11, 1994
Annual Mileage
642,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsDry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.5% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
8 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 5, 2025 | IL | — | 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
WI15
IL4
IA1
US1
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
8
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Not Applicable
2
Dry Van
1
Straight Truck
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDC25HV18594 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320ES447008 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDC16HV94826 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDC26HV86685 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Sterling Truck Acterra | Truck · Class 6 | 2FZACFDC27AY47591 | 2 | — |
| Volvo | Straight Truck | 4VA7BARF5WN762937 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWCS34HM34324 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDC25HN99943 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG1GN963692 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG2DN569288 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JT1L5S59520 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV9J4S68891 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Isuzu NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | JALC4W16XJ7009738 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 6 | JHBNE8JT751S11266 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hino XJC710 / XFC710 | Truck · Class 4 | JHHUDM1H5JK002752 | 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 (22)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | 1987000029 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI, US | I | — | — | SAPORITO FINISHING | Straight Truck |
STERLING TRUCK |
2FZACFDC27AY47591 |
WI 72398 |
| September 10, 2026 | 2408000529 | WATERTOWN WI | II | 1 | — | AALBERTS SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EG2DN569288 1DW1A5320ES447008 |
WI 38869Z WI 676182 |
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 28, 2026 | 5014000987 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | I | 1 | — | FOND DU LAC EXPRESS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDC25HV18594 |
WI GD82252 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 2581000725 | LITTLE SUAMICO WI | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JT1L5S59520 |
WI GD99632 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 8, 2026 | 5004940201 | I-294 S/B NORTH OF IRVING PARK, IL | II | 1 | — | ALLIANCE LAUNDRY | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDC16HV94826 |
WI GD84159 |
| 393.201B | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | 9993000614 | WAUKESHA WI | II | 2 | — | VIXMER | Straight Truck |
VOLVO |
4VA7BARF5WN762937 |
WI 38867Z |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| February 13, 2026 | 2259009741 | TOWN LAMARTINE WI | III | 1 | — | VARIOUS | Straight Truck |
VOLVO |
4VA7BARF5WN762937 |
WI 38867Z |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| February 2, 2026 | 2443002466 | SPARTA WI | I | 1 | — | FOND DU LAC EXPRESS | Straight Truck |
HINO |
JHBNE8JT751S11266 |
WI GD91426 |
| 393.55B-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 30, 2026 | 5005440592 | 007 - RICHMOND - US12, 1 N OF, IL | III | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDC25HV18594 |
WI GD82252 |
| 391.41A1-NPH | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| July 17, 2025 | 2746003282 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | I | — | — | FOND DU LAC EXPRESS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDC25HV18594 |
WI GD82252 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SAPORITO FINISHING | 1 | September 16, 2026 |
| AALBERTS SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | September 10, 2026 |
| ALLIANCE LAUNDRY | 1 | May 8, 2026 |
| VIXMER | 1 | April 30, 2026 |
| MANOWSKE WELDING CORP | 1 | June 5, 2025 |
| WAUPACA FOUNDRY | 1 | January 16, 2025 |
| FIVES GIDDINGS & LEWIS | 1 | November 7, 2024 |
| FOND DU LAC EXPRESS IN | 1 | May 6, 2024 |
| MID STATE ALUMINUM | 1 | April 5, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 12, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 21, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 27, 2001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 23, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 1997 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 11, 1994 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 11, 1994 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 8, 1994 | TRANSFERRED | Common Carrier |
| November 3, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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