WILLIAM TANK & SON INC
USDOT 1003165 • 21453 KEMPF ROAD, GLIDDEN, WI, 54527
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
2 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BNVLAWD | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | 87187579 | HURLEY WI | WI | Level 3 | TK STERLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 83915114 | SOUTH RANGE WI | WI | Level 3 | PRATT INDU SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 83878578 | SOUTH RANGE WI | WI | Level 1 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 396.3A1-ALBV, 396.3A1-BALR, 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Yes |
| Oct 7, 2024 | 82874386 | ASHLAND WI | WI | Level 2 | PRATT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 81936766 | DULUTH MN | MN | Level 3 | STERLING T TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 15, 2024 | 81664596 | SUPERIOR SWEF | WI | Level 1 | HOMEMADE T FULL TRAILER | 1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| Dec 22, 2023 | 80465398 | SOUTH RANGE WI | WI | Level 1 | STERLING T TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 393.47(e), 393.53B-B, 393.55D1-B | No |
| Nov 30, 2023 | 80308026 | WAUPACA WI | WI | Level 3 | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 80112072 | MINONG WI | WI | Level 3 | GREAT LAKE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 79599003 | SUPERIOR SWEF | WI | Level 1 | OTH SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.55(d)(1), 396.3(a)(1), 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| May 12, 2023 | 78621120 | SUPERIOR SWEF | WI | Level 3 | GRLK SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUTTERNUT | W IOWA ST | ...H19372 | WILLIAM TANK & SON INC |
| Jun 11, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAIRYLAND | CTH T EB | ...G70938 | WILLIAM TANK & SON INC |
Compliance Timeline
2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records