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HARNISCH INC

USDOT 151857 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: BRYAN K HARNISCH Company officer 2: JONATHAN C HARNISCH Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Grain / Feed / Hay Construction Based in DOWNING, WI Grade B · 83
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Mar 22, 2016
Coverage resumed · Oct 4, 2016
Contract (Property) reinstated · Jan 23, 2019
Policy effective · Mar 27, 2026
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 1006 days Jun 20, 2013 → Mar 22, 2016
  • Prior insurance gap · 116 days Jun 10, 2016 → Oct 4, 2016
  • Contract (Property) gap · 2037 days Inactive Jun 26, 2013 → reinstated Jan 23, 2019
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: BRYAN K HARNISCH
Company officer 2: JONATHAN C HARNISCH
Cargo: Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — HARNISCH INC (USDOT 151857)
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
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): BRYAN K HARNISCH (Company officer); JONATHAN C HARNISCH (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 1006 days — Jun 20, 2013 → Mar 22, 2016
  • Prior insurance gap · 116 days — Jun 10, 2016 → Oct 4, 2016
  • Contract (Property) gap · 2037 days — Inactive Jun 26, 2013 → reinstated Jan 23, 2019
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/151857/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 6.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 5.3% (worse). n=107380 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 151857
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer BRYAN K HARNISCH
Company officer 2 JONATHAN C HARNISCH
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay, Construction
Fleet size 8 units
Drivers 7
Annual mileage 600,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (715) 643-5151
Email: [email protected]
Physical
E1221 STATE ROAD 64
DOWNING, WI 54734
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 151857
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 600,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 20.0% vs 23.4% -3.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 6.3% vs 6.7% -0.4 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.94 vs 1.80 +1.14
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 8 0 0
Trailers 14 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 5 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 1 1 2
Crash reports 0 1 1 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 27 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 16 16 0
OOS inspections 1 3 0
OOS percentage 6.25% 18.75% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

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
8
Drivers
7
Inspections
27
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
20.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
5 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

HARNISCH INC is a corporation based in DOWNING, WI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 151857. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 7 drivers, with 27 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

HARNISCH INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 12 years on FMCSA's records, based in Downing, WI. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 21.4% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 27% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WI (13) and MN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

21.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.7% of violations); top code 393.75(c) (Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Freightliner, Great lake, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 20.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 107,380 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
6.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 107,380 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +6.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
20%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
5.3%
Median across 107,380 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +14.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 26, 2013 to Jan 23, 2019 (2037 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 20, 2013 to Mar 22, 2016 (1006 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 10, 2016 to Oct 4, 2016 (116 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
29 violations
3 OOS · 10.3%
Unsafe Driving
16 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%
General/Admin
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Wisconsin (WI) 15 4 26.7% Jun 16, 2026
Minnesota (MN) 1 0 0.0% Aug 15, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 23
Great Lake 9
Fontaine 4
Unknown 3
Fruehauf 2
Kenworth 2
Rosa 2
Lufkin Tra 1
Pratt 1
Pratt Indu 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.37 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 7 — 8.08 8 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 9 — 16.87 17 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (27 rows) View all 27 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88179749 Jun 16, 2026 WI 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS60318 · 1FUJA6CK86LV99375
5 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LCL, 393.55C1-B Yes
87665827 Apr 21, 2026 WI 2 MENOMONIE WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS60318 · 1FUJA6CK86LV99375
11 2-SLLEWA1, 95F, 9A-LIL No
87237901 Mar 5, 2026 WI 3 MENOMONIE WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS59405 · 3AKJGED53GSHN6708
1 392.14-D No
86535405 Dec 8, 2025 WI 2 CHETEK WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS60040 · 1FUJA6CK47PY06029
1 393.116E-CL Yes
86019927 Oct 8, 2025 WI 2 SPOONER WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS60040 · 1FUJA6CK47PY06029
6 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.75B-TFV No
85560877 Aug 15, 2025 MN 3 NORTH BRANCH MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS60040 · 1FUJA6CK47PY06029
3 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLIRP No
85196189 Jul 10, 2025 WI 3 RIDGELAND WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS58601 · 1FUJF0CV17LX45822
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
85183789 Jul 8, 2025 WI 2 MENOMONIE WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS59405 · 3AKJGED53GSHN6708
1 393.13C2-CSLRR No
85008192 Jun 19, 2025 WI 1 PRENTICE WI
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS49489 · 1XKDDB0X25J095584
10 393.207A-SAPPAS, 396.3A1-BALR, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 Yes
84058115 Mar 4, 2025 WI 2 BOYCEVILLE WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS60040 · 1FUJA6CK47PY06029
3 393.60C, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLIRP No
83977508 Feb 25, 2025 WI 3 GLENWOOD CITY WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI YS57335 · 1FUJA6AV14LM62286
2 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLS3 Yes
83978561 Feb 24, 2025 WI 3 CAMERON WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS59405 · 3AKJGED53GSHN6708
0 — No
83476654 Dec 23, 2024 WI 3 CHETEK WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS57335 · 1FUJA6AV14LM62286
3 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
83333221 Dec 5, 2024 WI 3 RIDGELAND WI
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS49489 · 1XKDDB0X25J095584
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
82545992 Aug 29, 2024 WI 2 LORETTA WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS59405 · 3AKJGED53GSHN6708
10 393.11(a)(1), 392.2, 393.9(a) No
82261133 Jul 25, 2024 WI 2 ALMENA WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS58601 · 1FUJF0CV17LX45822
5 393.75(c), 392.2 No
81287117 Apr 1, 2024 WI 2 MINONG WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS54804 · 1FUJA6CK86LV99375
6 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.60(c) No
81089116 Mar 6, 2024 WI 1 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS54804 · 1FUJA6CK86LV99375
6 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.60(c), 392.2-SLLED No
81067853 Mar 5, 2024 WI 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS55253 · 1FUJA6CK47PY06029
10 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.45D-B No
81005162 Feb 26, 2024 WI 2 CUMBERLAND WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS55253 · 1FUJA6CK47PY06029
8 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 396.17C-PI, 393.60(c) Yes
80690674 Jan 24, 2024 WI 2 MINONG WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS52963 · 1FUJF0CV17LX45822
8 393.9A-LIL, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.9A-LRLI No
80554236 Jan 5, 2024 WI 2 BLOOMER WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS52963 · 1FUJF0CV17LX45822
3 392.2, 392.2-SLL, 393.9A-LIL No
80463149 Dec 22, 2023 WI 2 NEILLSVILLE WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS54804 · 1FUJA6CK86LV99375
7 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LRLI No
80350984 Dec 8, 2023 WI 3 RIDGELAND WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS52963 · 1FUJF0CV17LX45822
1 392.2 No
80056403 Oct 31, 2023 WI 2 DANBURY WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
WI TS55253 · 1FUJA6CK47PY06029
4 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.60(c) Yes
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
WI0000200169 Nov 12, 2025 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000124633 Jan 14, 2025 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000115377 Nov 10, 2021 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000110400 Jan 7, 2020 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000072757 Sep 26, 2014 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC627896
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC627896 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
May 11, 2022 MC627896-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jan 23, 2019 MC627896-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Feb 1, 2008 MC627896-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY A3458517 91X $750,000 Mar 27, 2026 On file ACTIVE
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA 1964026 BIPD/Primary — Mar 19, 2020 Apr 24, 2022 CANCELLED
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA03817095 BIPD/Primary — Jul 25, 2019 Apr 21, 2020 CANCELLED
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA03817095 BIPD/Primary — Jul 25, 2019 Mar 19, 2020 REPLACED
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA 3817095 BIPD/Primary — Mar 14, 2017 Jul 25, 2019 CANCELLED
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA03817095 BIPD/Primary — Oct 4, 2016 Mar 14, 2017 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 116 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 10, 2016 to Oct 4, 2016
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRS062253 BIPD/Primary — Mar 22, 2016 Jun 10, 2016 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 1006 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 20, 2013 to Mar 22, 2016
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA 6343854 BIPD/Primary — Aug 22, 2012 Jun 20, 2013 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 6343854 BIPD/Primary — May 8, 2008 Aug 22, 2012 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 3399642 BIPD/Primary — Jan 24, 2008 May 21, 2008 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 12, 2023
    enforcement
    Enforcement case WI-2023-0084-US1488 — $8,230
  2. May 11, 2022
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. May 2, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. May 2, 2022
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  5. Apr 24, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
  6. Apr 21, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
  7. Mar 19, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
  8. Jul 25, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
  9. Jul 8, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Mar 14, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
  11. Jun 10, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  12. Jun 10, 2016
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 116 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 4, 2016)
  13. Jun 26, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Jun 26, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Jun 26, 2013
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 2037 days (through Jan 23, 2019)
  16. Jun 20, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
  17. Jun 20, 2013
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1006 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 22, 2016)
  18. Aug 22, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. May 22, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. May 21, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
MENOMONIE WI WI 3 0
RIDGELAND WI WI 3 0
CHETEK WI WI 2 1
MINONG WI WI 2 0
NORTH BRANCH MN MN 1 0
ALMENA WI WI 1 0
BLOOMER WI WI 1 0
BOYCEVILLE WI WI 1 0
CAMERON WI WI 1 0
CUMBERLAND WI WI 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 12 0
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Vehicle Maintenance 7 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 7 1
393.55(c)(1) Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.11(a)(1) Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.201(a) Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
383.91(a) Operating a CMV with improper CDL group Driver Fitness 1 1
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How to verify HARNISCH INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about HARNISCH INC

Is HARNISCH INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. HARNISCH INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 151857 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is HARNISCH INC's safety rating? ▾
HARNISCH INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has HARNISCH INC had? ▾
27 roadside inspections are on file for HARNISCH INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is HARNISCH INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
HARNISCH INC's peak out-of-service rate is 20.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is HARNISCH INC based? ▾
HARNISCH INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as E1221 STATE ROAD 64, DOWNING, Wisconsin 54734. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does HARNISCH INC have valid operating authority? ▾
HARNISCH INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does HARNISCH INC operate? ▾
HARNISCH INC self-reports 8 power units and 7 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has HARNISCH INC had any crashes? ▾
5 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for HARNISCH INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Refreshed daily.
NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

Refreshed daily.
EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

Refreshed weekly.
Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

Refreshed weekly.

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