ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1017769 • 1615 INNOVATION WAY, HARTFORD, WI, 53027
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-429772 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z46442 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP07655A | ON FILE | May 20, 2002 | Jul 20, 2007 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP07655A | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 1, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP07655A | REPLACED | May 20, 2002 | Jun 15, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z46442 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP07655A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP07655A | CARGO | Jul 20, 2007 | Jul 20, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP07655A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC429772 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 3, 2002 | — | 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
15 states • 102 inspections
Violation Summary (93 violations from latest 100 of 102 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F12-HOSM | 395.8F12-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 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 (102 inspections)
Showing 50 of 102
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLYMAN | CTH M | ...KN2869 | ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| May 3, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EMERSON | N I 75 FWY NEAR RED TOP MOUNTAIN ROAD | ...US3474 | ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Apr 19, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORTON GROVE | I-94 EDENS N/B | ...HS6429 | ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jan 9, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELBA | STH 016 WB | ...JG7872 | ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 12, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEENAH | IH 041 NB | ...GZ9079 | ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Dec 27, 2022 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLYMAN | STH 016 WB | ...V79149 | ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 24, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HUNTINGBURG | US HWY 231 | ...JH6583 | ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 15, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BREMEN TWP | I-294 NORTHBOUND | ...HG3217 | ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 2, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WESTPORT | STH 019 EB | ...L93342 | ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| May 18, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLYMOUTH | STH 057 SB | ...L74897 | ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 16, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | LANSING | I-80 WB | ...W88368 | ZELLER TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 31, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2019 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2017 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2017 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2017 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2016 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events