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WILLIAM EDWARD WADE III
DBA: Lighthouse Carriers
Milwaukee, WI
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 743875 · MC 337863
No Safety Rating
Active 28 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-337863 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 28 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC337863
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA861384617
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
743875
MC Number
MC-337863
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 24, 1998
Authority Granted
June 2, 1998
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14820791446007 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X07J185678 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2024 | HP93513135 | BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58, KS | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKADB9X07J185678 13N14820791446007 |
WI 34800W WI 589713 |
| 393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 2, 1998 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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