JAMES C RETRUM
USDOT 151941 • DBA: J & L RETRUM TRANSPORTATION • 5216 NORTH OLD 92, EVANSVILLE, WI, 53536
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-208058 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 30, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA991137622 | ON FILE | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN366168 | REPLACED | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan 5, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-01707 | REPLACED | Jan 5, 2023 | Jan 5, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01581539 | REPLACED | Jan 5, 2020 | Jan 5, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP27745A | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2017 | Jan 5, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0026808 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2016 | Jan 5, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0026808 | CANCELLED | Jan 13, 2016 | Feb 8, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0026808 | REPLACED | Jan 5, 2016 | Jan 13, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3428224 | REPLACED | Jan 5, 2015 | Jan 5, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0018687 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2014 | Jan 5, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP91495A | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2012 | Mar 7, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN558442 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2008 | Jan 11, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN558442 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2008 | Feb 13, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN558442 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2008 | Aug 18, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP66142A | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 1996 | Apr 9, 1996 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP18081A | CANCELLED | Jul 13, 1993 | Feb 10, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA991137622 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN366168 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-01707 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01581539 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2023 | Jan 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP27745A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2020 | Jan 5, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0026808 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2017 | Feb 8, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0026808 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2017 | Jan 5, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0026808 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2016 | Jan 13, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3428224 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2016 | Jan 5, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0018687 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2015 | Jan 5, 2015 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP91495A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2014 | Mar 7, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN558442 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2012 | Feb 13, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN558442 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2012 | Jan 11, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN558442 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2008 | Aug 18, 2008 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP66142A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 1996 | Apr 9, 1996 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP18081A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 1996 | Feb 10, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-208058 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-208058 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-208058 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC208058 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2019 |
| MC208058 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2014 |
| MC208058 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 27, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC208058 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 8, 2008 | REVOKED | Mar 17, 2014 |
| MC208058 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 18, 2008 | REVOKED | Aug 25, 2008 |
| MC208058 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 6, 1990 | REVOKED | May 19, 1996 |
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
7 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2026 | 87432799 | I-80 | IL | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Nov 8, 2025 | 86282592 | GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I- | NC | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 85668874 | NEWPORT NEWS VA | VA | Level 3 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 84489198 | I-88EB | IL | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 83478192 | SANDSTON VA | VA | Level 2 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 82748395 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 82645694 | Roadside | PA | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 81383586 | BIRDSEYE IN | IN | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 23, 2023 | 78721522 | SR 56 BEDFORD TWP - CESSNA INT | PA | Level 2 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 392.2, 393.95(a), 395.22(g) | No |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 78374710 | I-77 SB | SC | Level 3 | — | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2018 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2012 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2012 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 1996 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 1995 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI-2021-0266-US1537 | Oct 5, 2021 | 383.37(a) | $3,370 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records