HIGHWAY LANDSCAPERS INC
Joins 13 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 28.6% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 66.7% vs peer 14.3% Details →
- 1 fatality on crash record 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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TruckCodex risk summary — HIGHWAY LANDSCAPERS INC (USDOT 1282248) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 28.6% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 66.7% vs peer 14.3% • 1 fatality on crash record — 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1282248/ As of: Oct 26, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 1282248
Active
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Conditional rated
Company officer: MARY SKINKIS
Company officer 2: SCOTT SKINKIS
Machinery / Large Objects
Other (PWR EQUIP MOT)
Based in LITTLE CHUTE, WI
FMCSA census as of Oct 26, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100
Driver OOS 28.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 66.7% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=44525 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
1282248
In FMCSA records since
Sep 2, 2004 (~22y)
Company officer
MARY SKINKIS
Company officer 2
SCOTT SKINKIS
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects, Other (PWR EQUIP MOT)
Fleet size
23 units
Drivers
51
Annual mileage
1,300,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (920) 759-1701
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1650 E ELM DRIVE
LITTLE CHUTE, WI 54140
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
1282248
In FMCSA records since
Sep 2, 2004 (~22y)
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
1,300,000 mi
Safety Rating
Conditional
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
66.7%
vs
23.4%
+43.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate
28.6%
vs
6.7%
+21.9 pts
Violations per Inspection
2.54
vs
1.80
+0.74
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.7%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 23.08% | 46.15% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
23
Drivers
51
Inspections
21
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
66.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
9
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 66.7% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 44,525 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
28.6%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 44,525 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +28.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
66.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 44,525 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +52.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (12 months)
2024-02
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin (WI) | 13 | 6 | 46.2% | Oct 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 1.57 | 2 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 1.09 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 7.45 | 7 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89265726 | Oct 12, 2026 | WI | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 177.834A-HMC, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 89265363 | Oct 12, 2026 | WI | 3 | NEWTON WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 383.23A2-LCDLNP, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 88696489 | Aug 11, 2026 | WI | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLMF, 392.16-D | No |
| 87528969 | Apr 6, 2026 | WI | 3 | NEWTON WI |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | — | No |
| 86214587 | Oct 30, 2025 | WI | 3 | FORT ATKINSON WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86151710 | Oct 24, 2025 | WI | 2 | NEWTON WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.130C-CHVE, 393.104F3-C, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 85638692 | Aug 27, 2025 | WI | 1 | WATERTOWN WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.209D-STBSM, 396.5B-L, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 85487576 | Aug 11, 2025 | WI | 2 | LITTLE SUAMICO WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85330497 | Jul 24, 2025 | WI | 2 | COTTAGE GROVE WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 383.23A2-LCDL, 393.100B-C, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 85202990 | Jul 11, 2025 | WI | 1 | HATLEY WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.43DBMA | Yes |
| 84705016 | May 15, 2025 | WI | 1 | NEWTON WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
12 | 396.3A1-BOS, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.43DBMA | Yes |
| 84251651 | Mar 26, 2025 | WI | 3 | NEWTON WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16B-DPASS | No |
| 84057586 | Mar 4, 2025 | WI | 2 | FITCHBURG WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 82774225 | Sep 24, 2024 | WI | 3 | GREEN BAY WI |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82712246 | Sep 17, 2024 | WI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2, 392.16(a) | No |
| 82065789 | Jul 3, 2024 | WI | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81955781 | Jun 19, 2024 | WI | 2 | COTTAGE GROVE WI |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.43(d), 177.834(a), 393.95(f) | Yes |
| 81955212 | Jun 19, 2024 | WI | 3 | NEW FRANKEN WI |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80787635 | Feb 6, 2024 | WI | 2 | WATERTOWN WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
8 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 396.17C-PI, 393.45C-BSG | Yes |
| 79854964 | Oct 4, 2023 | WI | 1 | wi-green-bay-(city) |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.43, 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79293910 | Jul 31, 2023 | WI | 1 | wi-omro-(city)-roadside |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 393.43, 393.43(d), 383.91(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI0000115510 | Dec 6, 2021 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000115310 | Nov 8, 2021 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000102542 | Oct 5, 2017 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000072255 | Jul 22, 2014 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000071852 | Oct 13, 2013 | WI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000064995 | Sep 12, 2011 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000064630 | Aug 9, 2011 | WI | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| WI0000056524 | Aug 21, 2008 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000053670 | Sep 7, 2007 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWTON WI | WI | 5 | 2 |
| COTTAGE GROVE WI | WI | 2 | 2 |
| WATERTOWN WI | WI | 2 | 2 |
| FITCHBURG WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| FORT ATKINSON WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| GREEN BAY WI | WI | 1 | 1 |
| HATLEY WI | WI | 1 | 1 |
| LITTLE SUAMICO WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| NEW FRANKEN WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 177.834(a) | Package not secure in vehicle | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 383.91(a) | Operating a CMV with improper CDL group | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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