FISCHER TRUCK & BUS SERVICE INC
USDOT 100226 • 598 TUDOR STREET, FENWOOD, WI, 54426
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF012156 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF416887 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2004 | Sep 5, 2011 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF012156 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF012156 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP61576A | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF002008 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2015 | Aug 23, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF002008 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0000104 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0000104 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2012 | Sep 2, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF416887 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF416887 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 30, 2012 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0000607 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0000607 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | 46-A2-CM-0006532-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2000 | Oct 16, 2001 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 46-A2-CM-0006532-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2000 | Oct 16, 2001 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 46-A2-CM-0006532-00 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | 46-A2-CM-0006532-00 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF223218 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1997 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF223218 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1997 | Aug 30, 2000 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF223218 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF223218 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 30, 2000 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | AUS400058 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1996 | Feb 5, 1997 |
| FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | TP 490269 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 1994 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | CARGO | LTMS-60401 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1992 | Jan 1, 1996 |
| HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | CARGO | LTMS-60401 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1992 | Feb 18, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF012156 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF012156 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF012156 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP61576A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF002008 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2020 | Aug 23, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF002008 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0000104 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2015 | Sep 2, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0000104 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF416887 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2012 | Aug 30, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF416887 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF416887 | CARGO | Sep 5, 2011 | Sep 5, 2011 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0000607 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0000607 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 46-A2-CM-0006532-00 | CARGO | Oct 16, 2001 | Oct 16, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 46-A2-CM-0006532-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2001 | Oct 16, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 46-A2-CM-0006532-00 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 46-A2-CM-0006532-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF223218 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2000 | Aug 30, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF223218 | CARGO | Aug 30, 2000 | Aug 30, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF223218 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF223218 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | AUS400058 | CARGO | Feb 5, 1997 | Feb 5, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | TP 490269 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| TERM/CANCL | HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | LTMS-60401 | CARGO | Feb 18, 1996 | Feb 18, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | LTMS-60401 | CARGO | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1996 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC159711 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2004 |
| MC159711 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2004 |
| MC159711 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 1997 |
| MC159711 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Sep 1, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC159711 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 23, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC159711 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 17, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC159711 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 21, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC159711 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 9, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC159711 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 27, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC159711 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 26, 1982 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
24 states • 74 inspections
Violation Summary (118 violations from 74 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.82-SM | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47F-B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STBSP | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (74 inspections)
Showing 50 of 74
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTH BRANCH | SAINT CROIX TRL | ...321014 | FISCHER TRUCK & BUS SERVICE INC |
| Oct 21, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 35 | ...455438 | FISCHER TRUCK & BUS SERVICE INC |
| Jun 16, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 25 AT MP 263 | ...290451 | FISCHER TRUCK & BUS SERVICE INC |
| Dec 6, 2022 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +46.5619 -105.6070 | ...291011 | FISCHER TRUCK & BUS SERVICE INC |
| Feb 24, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONTICELLO | EB ISTH 94, E of MP198 | ...291011 | FISCHER TRUCK & BUS SERVICE INC |
| Dec 4, 2019 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2019 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2016 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2015 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2014 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2014 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2013 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2013 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2013 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2013 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 14, 2012 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2010 | WI | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2009 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2007 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2007 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
52 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 52 events