JOHN DOTSETH TRUCKING INC
USDOT 203707 • 903 CEDAR FALLS ROAD, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
203,707
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7152355411
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
680,509
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
903 CEDAR FALLS ROAD, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751
Contact
Phone: 7152355411
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 2 revoked/inactive authority filings 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
2
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Mar 4, 1988
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP6134 | ON FILE | Mar 4, 1988 | Oct 17, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | PP36166 | ON FILE | Mar 4, 1986 | Oct 17, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP36166 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2000 | Oct 17, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP6134 | CARGO | Oct 17, 2000 | Oct 17, 2000 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-151246 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-151246 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC151246 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC151246 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC151246 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 24, 1986 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2005 |
| MC151246 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 24, 1986 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2005 |
| MC151246 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 8, 1981 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2005 |
| MC151246 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 4, 1981 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2005 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
13
Violations
36
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
30.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
Crash Records
23
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 13 of 13 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 13 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (36 violations from 13 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
30.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+7.4 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.77vs nat'l 1.80
+0.97 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 (13 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
8 total · 37.5% OOS
2024-092026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
23
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
14
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
21
Crash History (23 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BARRON | USH 008 EB | ...352505 | JOHN DOTSETH TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 11, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | AFTON | ISTH 94 | ...062512 | JOHN DOTSETH TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 13, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2015 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2014 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2014 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2010 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2009 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2008 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2007 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2006 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2004 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2003 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2000 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 1999 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 1997 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 1996 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 1995 | WI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 1995 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 1995 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 1994 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 1992 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 1991 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 17, 2000
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 17, 2000
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
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