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VIPER EXPRESS LLC
Clayton, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 834818 · MC 369169
Conditional
Active 6 yrs · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-369169 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs since reinstatement on October 14, 2020; first granted November 24, 1999 (26 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC369169
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 55-184980-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
834818
MC Number
MC-369169
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 21, 1999
Authority First Granted
November 24, 1999
Authority Reinstated
October 14, 2020
Annual Mileage
81,531 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Clayton, WI
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN2
WI1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5CKPDDXJ71C100302 | 3 | 1 |
| Benson Tru | Semi-trailer | 5DMFABTB48C002601 | 3 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2026 | 1636000780 | MOORHEAD MN | III | 1 | — | MENARDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR BENSON TRU |
5CKPDDXJ71C100302 5DMFABTB48C002601 |
WI 90170Z MN STE1459 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| January 30, 2026 | 2406001723 | SAINT CROIX FALLS WI | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR BENSON TRU |
5CKPDDXJ71C100302 5DMFABTB48C002601 |
WI 90170Z WI STE1459 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.28-WS-6 | Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 3, 2025 | 1673000777 | ERSKINE MN | II | 16 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR BENSON TRU |
5CKPDDXJ71C100302 5DMFABTB48C002601 |
WI 90170Z MN STE1459 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.43A-TPV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MENARDS | 1 | March 2, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 8, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 14, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 10, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 11, 2014 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 15, 2013 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 9, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 7, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 12, 2000 | COMMON | On Record |
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