LJ OLSON INC
USDOT 2833708 • 119 MILLS STREET, HOLMEN, WI, 54636
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 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
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP94604A | ON FILE | Jan 21, 2023 | Jan 21, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1145731 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 2020 | Jan 21, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 01145731 | CANCELLED | Sep 21, 2019 | Jan 14, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0966633 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2019 | Sep 21, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0966633 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2019 | Oct 24, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0201076 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2018 | Jul 24, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA4015167 | REPLACED | Dec 25, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4015167 | REPLACED | Dec 12, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4015167 | CANCELLED | Dec 12, 2018 | Jan 30, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4015167 | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4015167 | CANCELLED | Aug 27, 2018 | Dec 25, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA4015167 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2017 | Aug 27, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP94604A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1145731 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2023 | Jan 21, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 01145731 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2020 | Jan 14, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0966633 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2019 | Oct 24, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0966633 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2019 | Sep 21, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0201076 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4015167 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2019 | Jan 30, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4015167 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4015167 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 25, 2018 | Dec 25, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4015167 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA4015167 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA4015167 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2018 | Aug 27, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-947616 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-947616 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-947616 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC947616 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 16, 2019 | REVOKED | Jan 28, 2025 |
| MC947616 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 13, 2018 | REVOKED | Jul 30, 2019 |
| MC947616 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 27, 2017 | REVOKED | Sep 4, 2018 |
| MC947616 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jan 28, 2016 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2018 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | May 2, 2018 |
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
4 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRWC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.14 | Driving in hazardous conditions | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(4) | 395.8(f)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | 82109987 | WABASHA MN | MN | Level 3 | BENSON TRU SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 15, 2024 | 82333491 | ONALASKA WI | WI | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.14, 383.71(h), 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 80827876 | Roadside | PA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 392.2, 395.8(f)(1), 395.8(f)(4) | No |
| Feb 1, 2024 | 81007260 | HOLMEN WI | WI | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 393.201A-FRWC, 396.17C-PI, 393.75B-TFV | Yes |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 78970483 | Roadside | WI | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 78342113 | HWY 20 EB | IA | Level 3 | — | 1 | 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ONALASKA | USH 053 SB | ...F05110 | LJ OLSON INC |
| Feb 1, 2024 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOLMEN | STH 035 NB | ...F05110 | LJ OLSON INC |
| Jun 24, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ONALASKA | COMMERCE RD | ...F05110 | LJ OLSON INC |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records