KAFKA TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 1979367 • 550 EAST HWY 153, MOSINEE, WI, 54455
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-717028 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 5, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1000076285 | ON FILE | Jan 27, 2017 | Oct 4, 2017 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1000076285 | CANCELLED | Jan 27, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1000076285 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2016 | Jan 27, 2017 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1000076285 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2016 | Mar 12, 2017 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0110159285 | CANCELLED | Aug 26, 2011 | Oct 8, 2016 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0110159285 | REPLACED | Aug 26, 2011 | Sep 15, 2016 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0110159285 | REPLACED | May 14, 2010 | Aug 26, 2011 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0110159285 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2010 | Sep 25, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000076285 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000076285 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2017 | Oct 4, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000076285 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2017 | Mar 12, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000076285 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2017 | Jan 27, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0110159285 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2016 | Oct 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0110159285 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0110159285 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2011 | Sep 25, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0110159285 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2011 | Aug 26, 2011 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC717028 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2017 |
| MC717028 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 2, 2010 | — | Unknown |
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
3 states • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 22 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLEWA1 | 2-SLLEWA1 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(7) | 395.8(f)(7) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 (43 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2024 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLEVELAND | BIG RAPIDS RD | ...151451 | KAFKA TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 24, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KNOWLTON | IH 039 SB | ...151446 | KAFKA TRUCKING LLC |
| Apr 6, 2021 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EMMETT | STH 153 WB | ...087150 | KAFKA TRUCKING LLC |
| Dec 21, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2016 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2016 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2016 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2015 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records