ADAMS ELECTRIC INC
USDOT 1510842 • DBA: ADAMS ELECTRIC • 801 N WISCONSIN ST, ELKHORN, WI, 53121
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
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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 • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | 86933743 | EAGLE RIVER WI | WI | Level 2 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 84959287 | MERCER WI | WI | Level 2 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| May 7, 2025 | 84631098 | LENA WI | WI | Level 3 | HAUL ABOUT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 83398546 | COLOMA WI | WI | Level 2 | METALWERKS FULL TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.43D-B | Yes |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 83331441 | MANITOWISH WATERS WI | WI | Level 2 | BRAVO TRAI FULL TRAILER | 7 | 396.17C-PI, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.8-D | No |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 82414787 | HATLEY WI | WI | Level 1 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.43(d) | Yes |
| Feb 11, 2024 | 80825346 | LEXINGTON | KY | Level 3 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2, 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2008 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
1 event merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records