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HOWE'S MILK TRANSFER LLC
Menomonie, WI
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 647214 · MC 515016
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2010
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-515016 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Secura Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
9.1% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 9 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 13, 2017; first granted July 12, 2010 (16 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 16.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC515016
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A3443981
STATE FARM FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy 99-B7L235-8
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
647214
MC Number
MC-515016
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Partnership
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 24, 1996
Authority First Granted
July 12, 2010
Authority Reinstated
February 13, 2017
Annual Mileage
1,190,400 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
E2546 670th Avenue, Menomonie, WI 54751
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James A Howe
Officer 2
Richard T Howe
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
9.1% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
23rd 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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 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
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2026 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| March 30, 2025 | WI | — | 2 | 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
WI12
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Semi-trailer
4
Tank
2
Truck
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2RD662984 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDDP9X9LF413993 | 2 | — |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA4322HN049067 | 2 | — |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA4835GN047488 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB337SN532300 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY9NM026461 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL40X8JJ195021 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4EX8HD418499 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X6TR218356 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD40X8JD490994 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Peterbilt 389 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8ED249722 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0LN241343 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA43234N036726 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA4830HN049165 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB233PN411370 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | 2406001956 | SPOONER WI | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WALKER STA |
1M1AN4GYXMM020828 5WSAA4328FN047157 |
WI 99538Z WI 732467 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | 2641009419 | MENOMONIE WI | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WALKER STA |
1XPXD49X8ED249722 5WSAA43234N036726 |
WI 43332Z WI 726287 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 2633000489 | MENOMONIE WI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH TANKS |
3WKDDP9X9LF413993 5WSABB337SN532300 |
WI TS63054 WI 865337 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | 2830000967 | MENOMONIE WI | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WALKER STA |
1XPXD49X2RD662984 5WSAA4322HN049067 |
WI 64008Z WI 822172 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | 2641008989 | BARRON WI | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH TANKS |
1XKWD49X6TR218356 5WSABB233PN411370 |
WI TS62039 WI 817908 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 30, 2026 | 1675004621 | DURAND WI | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH TANKS |
3WKDDP9X9LF413993 5WSABB337SN532300 |
WI TB6729 WI 865337 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| January 20, 2026 | 2406001715 | SPOONER WI | III | 2 | 1 | VARIOUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WALKER STA |
1M1AN4GY9NM026461 5WSAA4835GN047488 |
WI TS62554 WI 835808 |
| 392.3-F | OOSFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | ||||||||
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| December 10, 2025 | 2799001902 | DURAND WI | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCX4EX8HD418499 |
WI TB7979 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 31, 2025 | 2406001539 | OSCEOLA WI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WALKER STA |
4V4NC9EH0LN241343 5WSAA4835GN047488 |
WI TS59208 WI 835808 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 25, 2025 | 2641008439 | MENOMONIE WI | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WALKER STA |
1XPXD49X2RD662984 5WSAA4322HN049067 |
WI 64008Z WI 822172 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HAASE DAIRY | 1 | October 29, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2017 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 18, 2017 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| July 12, 2010 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| March 29, 2005 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2017 | Cargo | On file |
| August 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 16, 2016 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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