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HOFFMAN TRANSIT CO INC
Gresham, WI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 99981 · MC 144431
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 1980
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-144431 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
6.3% OOS · 42 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 11.1% of 18 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 79% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC144431
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
20 yrs, 7 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 20 yrs, 7 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective March 6, 2006; first granted December 22, 1980 (45 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 11.1% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 5.6% — below the 20.7% national average
- 42 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC144431
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT751353006
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
99981
MC Number
MC-144431
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 31, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
December 22, 1980
Authority Reinstated
After March 6, 2006
Annual Mileage
1,620,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
W11202 County Rd A, Gresham, WI 54128-0087
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brett Hoffman
Officer 2
Martin Lofus
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
42
Driver Inspections
25
Vehicle Inspections
22
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (5.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate5.6% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.3% of 32 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
14th 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
7 of 19 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 34 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 34 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 34 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 34 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | TX | — | 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
WI6
IN4
CA3
CO2
IA2
ND2
and 16 more states
Fleet & Equipment (47)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~22
of 25 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~25
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
21
Dry Van
11
Flatbed
8
Semi-trailer
4
Crib Log Trailer
1
Equipment Trailer
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532AXG3924039 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1KD612240 | 4 | — |
| 2002 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAHCG52LG30067 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCXYB2YLB97585 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535K2506902 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7KD262483 | 3 | — |
| 2006 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y2826RC39274 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y289ER048432 | 2 | 1 |
| Great Lake | Semi-trailer | 1G9DJ4807FS139376 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624LW174820 | 2 | — |
Show all 47 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L6891925 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X1PR248516 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5HD444367 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG4FSGM6189 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG6DSFF3005 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR5DSFG9615 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG5EDFM5839 | 2 | — |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4826EA028288 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53205S821309 | 1 | — |
| 2014 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y286ER049733 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBA5CG64LM12450 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629LW154093 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GR4M0621PH516254 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622GW703431 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623BB707617 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627DW700164 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627GW702369 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0629JW114030 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Sheet & Post | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532V4CL589484 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG70D268132 | 1 | — |
| Rave | Semi-trailer | 1R1M248285K550498 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2531CA467107 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X3EJ403976 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X6HJ168266 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4LJ314350 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4NJ481665 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7DB9XX6D644801 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4DD195334 | 1 | — |
| Savage Coa | Crib Log Trailer | 2341103HT300ED09B | 1 | — |
| 2007 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 2M512146471115555 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD53ESFL0119 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR0HSHS6400 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR7KSKF4602 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1JN995221 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA48227A012869 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed | 5MC2226279K010727 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Equipment Trailer | 5MC22262X6P005777 | 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 (42)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | 1669002013 | WEST LAKELAND MN | II | 2 | — | AQUA PURE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE |
4V4NC9EH1JN995221 1GRAA062XGW702155 |
WI 36605Z WI 751785 |
| 172.202A1-HMSPS | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list ID number as required. | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| September 16, 2026 | ND74011955 | CA, CA | III | — | — | VT INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MCKT |
1XPBD49X5HD444367 5MAPA4826EA028288 |
WI 10386AW WI 746552 |
| August 21, 2026 | 8470000245 | SPRINGDALE AR | II | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH1JN995221 1GRAA0627GW702369 |
WI 36605Z WI 749641 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 3, 2026 | I037H81161 | ARDMORE TN | I | 14 | 6 | LKL LUMBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
3AKJGLBG4FSGM6189 1E1H5Y289ER048432 |
WI 10413AW WI 821638 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.118D-CDL | OOSDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | False Log | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| July 17, 2026 | 2449008985 | TOMAHAWK WI | III | 3 | — | MTE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN GREAT LAKE |
3ALXA7CG5EDFM5839 1G9DJ4807FS139376 |
WI TB7842 WI 876089 |
| 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-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | 25TR003449 | BRIGHAM CITY UT | III | — | — | BYBEE PRODUCE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR5DSFG9615 1GR1A0624LW174820 |
WI 14043AW MN STC5439 |
| July 6, 2026 | 6162004470 | WANATAH IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENSON/WABASH |
1XPBD49X5HD444367 1TTF532AXG3924039 |
WI 10387AW WI 775899 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| June 27, 2026 | FT33000672 | FARGO ND | III | — | — | MULLINS CHEESE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR5DSFG9615 1GR1A0624LW174820 |
WI 14043AW MN STC5439 |
| June 11, 2026 | 2449008922 | IRMA/MERRILL WI | II | 6 | — | MTE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN GREAT LAKE |
3ALXA7CG5EDFM5839 1G9DJ4807FS139376 |
WI TB7842 WI 876089 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | 2444001237 | HANCOCK WI | II | 4 | — | STEEL DYNAMICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MACK TRAIL |
3AKJGLBG4FSGM6189 5MAPA48227A012869 |
WI 10413AW WI 10413AW |
| 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 | |||||||||
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VT INDUSTRIES | 7 | September 16, 2026 |
| LKL LUMBER | 2 | August 3, 2026 |
| MTE | 2 | July 17, 2026 |
| AQUA PURE | 1 | October 7, 2026 |
| BYBEE PRODUCE LLC | 1 | July 16, 2026 |
| MULLINS CHEESE INC | 1 | June 27, 2026 |
| STEEL DYNAMICS | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
| HANAUER'S TREE FARMS | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
| ALCOM | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
| MANAUERS TREE FARM | 1 | May 8, 2026 |
| CROPP | 1 | February 27, 2026 |
| VOLM COMPANIES | 1 | February 17, 2026 |
11 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2006 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| November 1, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 5, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 22, 2000 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| November 9, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 25, 1989 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 13, 1986 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 22, 1980 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 30, 2006 | BROKER | On Record |
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