CRAIG BAUER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1261046 • 6109 LYONS ST, LYONS, WI, 53148
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-493412 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 7, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC24101101 | ON FILE | Oct 10, 2024 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-K46118 | ON FILE | Oct 10, 2005 | Apr 7, 2011 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC23100676 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC23100676 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2023 | Aug 19, 2024 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZE1510 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2019 | Oct 10, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03946174 | REPLACED | Oct 10, 2016 | Oct 10, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03946174 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2016 | Nov 25, 2019 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K46118 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2010 | Oct 10, 2016 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K46118 | REPLACED | Oct 10, 2005 | Oct 10, 2010 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K46118 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2005 | Oct 21, 2010 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-K37530 | REPLACED | Jul 28, 2004 | Oct 10, 2005 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-K37530 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2004 | Nov 13, 2005 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K37530 | CANCELLED | Jun 25, 2004 | Nov 13, 2005 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K37530 | REPLACED | Jun 25, 2004 | Oct 10, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC24101101 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC23100676 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC23100676 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZE1510 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03946174 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2019 | Nov 25, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03946174 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2019 | Oct 10, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K46118 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2016 | Oct 10, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-K46118 | CARGO | Apr 7, 2011 | Apr 7, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K46118 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2010 | Oct 21, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K46118 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2010 | Oct 10, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-K37530 | CARGO | Nov 13, 2005 | Nov 13, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K37530 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2005 | Nov 13, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K37530 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2005 | Oct 10, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-K37530 | CARGO | Oct 10, 2005 | Oct 10, 2005 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC493412 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2025 |
| MC493412 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2024 |
| MC493412 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2023 |
| MC493412 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2016 |
| MC493412 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
| MC493412 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 2, 2004 | — | 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
2 states • 19 inspections
Violation Summary (61 violations from 19 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110(b)(2)(i) | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.42(a) | Brakes - parking brake defective | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F4-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(b) | 393.9(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.124 | Cargo securement - concrete pipe | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.102(c) | Exceeding working load limit for tiedowns | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.106(b) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (19 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MADISON | IH 039 NB | ...N83006 | CRAIG BAUER TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 28, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE MILLS | IH 094 WB | ...119450 | CRAIG BAUER TRUCKING |
| Nov 22, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOFFMAN ESTATES | SUTTON RD | ...X45914 | CRAIG BAUER TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 15, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE | STH 031 SB | ...227160 | CRAIG BAUER TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 12, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GURNEE | ROUTE 132 | ...H73939 | CRAIG BAUER TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 11, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2014 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2004 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records