SAUER FAMILY FARMS LLC

USDOT 2403231 • W9424 CLOVERDALE ROAD, THORP, WI, 54771

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,403,231
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Phone
7157738861
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
546,000
Physical Address
W9424 CLOVERDALE ROAD, THORP, WI, 54771
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 54.5%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 31.1 percentage points above average.

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
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
63%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
25%

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

Inspections
22
Violations
82
21 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
54.5%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
9.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
3
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 22 of 22 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states22 inspections

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Violation Summary (82 violations from 22 inspections)

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Violation Summary (82 violations from 22 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection603Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)445Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75B-TFTire tread depth insufficient (steer)227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.201A-FRMCFrame - cracked/loose/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43A-TSVBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134Cargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(d)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
54.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
+31.1 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
9.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+2.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.73vs nat'l 1.80
+1.93 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 (22 inspections)

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Inspection History (22 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 12, 202687292936MARATHON CITY WIWILevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 29, 202686932010DURAND WIWILevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LILNo
Nov 17, 202586367043ARKANSAW WIWILevel 2FORD TRUCK TRACTOR8396.17C-PI, 391.41APC, 393.95A1Yes
Nov 15, 202586347365BLACK RIVER FALLS WIWILevel 2EASTON CAR SEMI-TRAILER1393.23-LEUYes
Nov 7, 202586277965THORP WIWILevel 2TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER5392.2-SLLDL, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.43A-TSVYes
Jul 28, 202585367841MENOMONIE WIWILevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Jul 22, 202585314264DURAND WIWILevel 2DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK5396.17C-PI, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Apr 22, 202584532258MARSHFIELD WIWILevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9A-LLPL, 393.75A1-TFBMF, 396.17C-PIYes
Feb 5, 202583815916MENOMONIE WIWILevel 4PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR6393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLL, 383.23A2-LCDLNPYes
Jan 14, 202583633793MENOMONIE WIWILevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER5393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LIL, 393.43DBMAYes
Feb 22, 202480978199LAKE HALLIE WIWILevel 2BEHNKE ENT SEMI-TRAILER4392.2-SLL, 393.100B-C, 393.11A1-LLPLYes
Jan 23, 202480690812COLBY WIWILevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.75B-TF, 392.2, 393.9A-LCLYes
Dec 15, 202380404000ST. CROIX WEIGH STATIONMNLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2No
Nov 28, 20238035833410/ FAIRGROUND AVEWILevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.43, 392.16(a)Yes
Nov 2, 202380094983RoadsideWILevel 2DODG TRUCK TRACTOR5393.75(c), 393.75(b)Yes
Aug 15, 202379445926WILSON (VIL.)WILevel 2DODG TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17(c)No
Aug 8, 20237936621394WILevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jun 23, 202378983260TRIMBELLE (TOWN)WILevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.9(a), 393.95(a), 392.2Yes
Jun 21, 202378958362DURAND (CITY)WILevel 2UNK FULL TRAILER5393.9(a), 393.43(d), 393.43Yes
May 25, 202378759721RoadsideWILevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2, 396.17(c)No
May 23, 202378741807RoadsideWILevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2No
Apr 26, 202378470664RED CEDAR (TOWN)WILevel 2DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.9(a), 393.95(a), 393.95(f)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

10 total · 70.0% OOS
2025-012026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

MENOMONIE WI3 · 2 OOS
DURAND WI2 · 1 OOS
ARKANSAW WI1 · 1 OOS
COLBY WI1 · 1 OOS
DURAND (CITY)1 · 1 OOS
LAKE HALLIE WI1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

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