BUCKLIN TREE SERVICE LLC
USDOT 1798367 • DBA: BUCKLIN'S • 936 APPLETON RD, MENASHA, WI, 54952
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 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
1 state • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | 86076947 | MANITOWISH WATERS WI | WI | Level 2 | TG9000 OTHER | 6 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.55C1-B, 392.2-SLLED | No |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 85707449 | NEENAH WI | WI | Level 3 | STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 83650157 | ARBOR VITAE WI | WI | Level 2 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.23-LEU | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82935650 | WAUPACA WI | WI | Level 2 | ITI SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.16-D, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| May 1, 2024 | 81538072 | WAUPACA WI | WI | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 80554274 | ARBOR VITAE WI | WI | Level 2 | OTHER SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A1, 392.2 | No |
| Sep 21, 2023 | 79731231 | FOND DU LAC (CITY) | WI | Level 2 | STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.16(a), 393.60(c), 393.9(a) | 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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | OSHKOSH | S WASHBURN ST | ...BT6918 | BUCKLIN'S |
| Sep 20, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GENEVA | STH 067 NB | ...BT6918 | BUCKLINS |
| Jan 23, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SLINGER | IH 041 SB | ...F98648 | BUCKLINS TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Apr 25, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEENAH | IH 041 NB | ...020262 | BUCKLINS TREE SERVICE LLC |
| Dec 8, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FOX CROSSING | IH 041 NB | ...BT6918 | BUCKLINS TREE SERVICE LLC |
| May 9, 2017 | 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-2024-0021-WI5035 | May 21, 2024 | 382.115(a) | $9,390 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records