ZIEGLER INC
USDOT 140020 • 901 W 94TH ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55420
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 Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 136 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from latest 100 of 136 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 | 10 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 6 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 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:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | 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:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | 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:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.11 | Commercial Vehicle failing to slow down approaching a railroad crossing | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (136 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAGAN | ISTH 494 | ...440008 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Sep 24, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNTAIN IRON | USTH 169 | ...633277 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Aug 9, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | No city county crash | I 35 N 167 MM | ...259525 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Feb 11, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | BUCHANAN AVE AND 440TH ST | ...273633 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Oct 10, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NE 64TH ST | ...723090 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Sep 12, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMINGTON | USTH 169 | ...656841 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Jun 5, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WESLEY | US 18 E | ...427331 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Feb 6, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | K18 AND IA 12 N | ...390284 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Jun 16, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | HIGHWAY 30, EASTBOUND, AT E AV | ...683306 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Mar 30, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 80 E MM 121 | ...626222 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Feb 6, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOE | ISTH 94 | ...498347 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Feb 2, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BALKAN | Baich Rd | ...G63437 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Nov 16, 2022 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | CRD GALAXY RD | ...273637 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Jun 15, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELLSWORTH | STH 065 SB | ...A09244 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Apr 15, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 35 S 149 MM | ...V40414 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Feb 23, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAINT MICHAEL | RAMP269 | ...E07258 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Oct 23, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CRATE | 90TH AVE NE | ...585998 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Aug 9, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINNEAPOLIS | 35W | ...A13554 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Jun 10, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHAKOPEE | CANTERBURY RD S | ...C74785 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Feb 9, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HENDERSON | 336TH STREET | ...D53666 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Jan 11, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | PINE RIVER | MNTH 371 SW | ...311195 | ZIEGLER INC |
| Sep 15, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 9, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2019 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records