HARNISCH INC

USDOT 151857 • E1221 STATE ROAD 64, DOWNING, WI, 54734

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
151,857
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7156435151
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
600,000
Physical Address
E1221 STATE ROAD 64, DOWNING, WI, 54734
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 19, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-627896REVOKEDJun 26, 2013May 2, 2022

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 1964026ON FILEMar 19, 2020Apr 24, 2022

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA03817095CANCELLEDJul 25, 2019Apr 21, 2020
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA03817095REPLACEDJul 25, 2019Mar 19, 2020
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 3817095CANCELLEDMar 14, 2017Jul 25, 2019
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA03817095CANCELLEDOct 4, 2016Mar 14, 2017
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS062253CANCELLEDMar 22, 2016Jun 10, 2016
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 6343854CANCELLEDAug 22, 2012Jun 20, 2013
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 6343854CANCELLEDMay 8, 2008Aug 22, 2012
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 3399642CANCELLEDJan 24, 2008May 21, 2008

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 1964026BIPD/PrimaryApr 24, 2022Apr 24, 2022
TERM/CANCLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA03817095BIPD/PrimaryApr 21, 2020Apr 21, 2020
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA03817095BIPD/PrimaryMar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 3817095BIPD/PrimaryJul 25, 2019Jul 25, 2019
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA03817095BIPD/PrimaryMar 14, 2017Mar 14, 2017
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS062253BIPD/PrimaryJun 10, 2016Jun 10, 2016
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 6343854BIPD/PrimaryJun 20, 2013Jun 20, 2013
CANCELPROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCA 6343854BIPD/PrimaryAug 22, 2012Aug 22, 2012
CANCELPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 3399642BIPD/PrimaryMay 21, 2008May 21, 2008

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-627896INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-627896INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC627896MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 11, 2022Unknown
MC627896CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 28, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 8, 2019
MC627896MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 23, 2019REVOKEDMay 2, 2022
MC627896CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 24, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 22, 2008
MC627896MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 1, 2008REVOKEDJun 26, 2013

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
71%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
25
Violations
123
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
24.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
8.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 25 of 25 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states25 inspections

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Violation Summary (123 violations from 25 inspections)

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Violation Summary (123 violations from 25 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps713Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions704Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)625Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit207Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken218Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.14-DDriving in hazardous conditions105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.116E-CLCargo securement - intermodal containers117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75B-TFVTire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.13C2-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPASSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1)390.21T(b)(1)10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLSFrame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(b)USDOT number not displayed103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(d)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.28Wiring - improper/inadequate103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.91(a)No CDL endorsement118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
24.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+0.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
8.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+1.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.92vs nat'l 1.80
+3.12 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (25 inspections)

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Inspection History (25 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 5, 202687237901MENOMONIE WIWILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.14-DNo
Dec 8, 202586535405CHETEK WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.116E-CLYes
Oct 8, 202586019927SPOONER WIWILevel 2GREAT LAKE SEMI-TRAILER6393.75B-TFV, 393.45D-B, 393.104B-CNo
Aug 15, 202585560877NORTH BRANCH MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.16-DNo
Jul 10, 202585196189RIDGELAND WIWILevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No
Jul 8, 202585183789MENOMONIE WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.13C2-CSLRRNo
Jun 19, 202585008192PRENTICE WIWILevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR10393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LRLIYes
Mar 4, 202584058115BOYCEVILLE WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLS2, 393.60CNo
Feb 25, 202583977508GLENWOOD CITY WIWILevel 3GREAT LAKE SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS3, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Feb 24, 202583978561CAMERON WIWILevel 3ROSA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 23, 202483476654CHETEK WIWILevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLEWA1No
Dec 5, 202483333221RIDGELAND WIWILevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Aug 29, 202482545992LORETTA WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR10392.2, 393.11(a)(1), 393.45(d)No
Jul 25, 202482261133ALMENA WIWILevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER5393.75(c), 392.2No
Apr 1, 202481287117MINONG WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2, 393.9(a), 393.60(c)No
Mar 6, 202481089116RoadsideWILevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR6393.60(c), 392.2-SLLUCR, 392.2-SLLNo
Mar 5, 202481067853RoadsideWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR10392.2-SLLSR, 393.45D-B, 393.9A-LCLNo
Feb 26, 202481005162CUMBERLAND WIWILevel 2GREAT LAKE SEMI-TRAILER8393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 396.17C-PI, 393.60(c)Yes
Jan 24, 202480690674MINONG WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR8393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LSML, 393.9A-LTSIRNo
Jan 5, 202480554236BLOOMER WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLL, 393.9A-LIL, 392.2No
Dec 22, 202380463149NEILLSVILLE WIWILevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER7393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.60(c)No
Dec 8, 202380350984RIDGELAND WIWILevel 3UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Oct 31, 202380056403DANBURY WIWILevel 2GREAT LAKE SEMI-TRAILER4393.60(c), 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSMLYes
Jun 26, 202379061053RoadsideWILevel 2TOWR FULL TRAILER19392.2, 393.9(a), 396.17(c)Yes
May 31, 202378789734SUPERIOR SWEFWILevel 1FRUE SEMI-TRAILER4393.201(a), 393.55(c)(1), 393.75(a)(3)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

14 total · 21.4% OOS
2024-072026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 12, 2025WITOW00KICKAPOOUSH 014 EB...C82518HARNISCH INC
Jan 14, 2025WITOW00EAU GALLEUSH 063 NB...HN6708HARNISCH INC
Nov 10, 2021WITOW00SAND CREEKSTH 064 WB...047225HARNISCH INC
Jan 7, 2020WITOW00
Sep 26, 2014WITOW00

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
WI-2023-0084-US1488Oct 12, 2023382.115(a)$8,230Carrier

Compliance Timeline

16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 12, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 14, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 12, 2023
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $8,230
Case WI-2023-0084-US1488 • 382.115(a)
May 2, 2022
Authority
Apr 24, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 10, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 21, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 19, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 7, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 25, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 14, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 10, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 26, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 20, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 22, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 21, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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