JAMES PETERSON SONS INC
USDOT 267802 • N2251 GIBSON DR, MEDFORD, WI, 54451-9702
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-630395 | REVOKED | Nov 22, 2023 | Nov 22, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DT-810-5C411925-COF-13 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 4, 2020 |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | YYKY91509175138 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2008 | Feb 12, 2010 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DT-810-5C411925-COF-12 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 30, 2013 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DT-810-5C411925-COF-12 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DT-810-5C411925-COF-13 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DT-810-5C411925-COF-13 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS1-Z91-458220-02 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS1-Z91-458220-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CBA 0748115 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CBA 0748115 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CBA 0748115 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 27, 2012 |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASKY91509175127 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASKY91509175127 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2007 | Feb 12, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | DT-810-5C411925-COF-13 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2020 | Jan 4, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | DT-810-5C411925-COF-13 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | DT-810-5C411925-COF-12 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2013 | Jan 30, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AS1-Z91-458220-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AS1-Z91-458220-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | DT-810-5C411925-COF-12 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | DT-810-5C411925-COF-13 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CBA 0748115 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2012 | Jan 27, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CBA 0748115 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | YYKY91509175138 | CARGO | Feb 12, 2010 | Feb 12, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASKY91509175127 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2010 | Feb 12, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASKY91509175127 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CBA 0748115 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-630395 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC630395 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 30, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC630395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2019 |
| MC630395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2013 |
| MC630395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2013 |
| MC630395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2012 |
| MC630395 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2010 |
| MC630395 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 5, 2008 | REVOKED | Nov 22, 2023 |
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
2 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | 85520833 | Roadside | IL | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.82A1 | No |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 84413369 | NEWTON WI | WI | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.41-BNPB | Yes |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 84252123 | EAU CLAIRE WI | WI | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.9A-LLPL, 393.100B-C | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82820005 | WESTON WI | WI | Level 1 | LOAD RITE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.201(b), 393.9(a) | No |
| Dec 5, 2023 | 80351598 | MEDFORD WI | WI | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 79547062 | Roadside | WI | Level 3 | OTH SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.16(a), 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 4, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROOSEVELT | STH 064 EB | ...V23897 | JAMES PETERSON SONS INC |
| Jul 22, 2020 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2017 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2001 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 1999 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 19, 1996 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 1994 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records