J BAUER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 313251 • W5141 STATE HWY 64, MEDFORD, WI, 54451-8705
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 106574720 | ON FILE | Sep 8, 2016 | May 22, 2019 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | X54955 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 28, 2018 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660868K5713TIL00 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2000 | Nov 16, 2018 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 105998122 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Sep 8, 2016 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | X54955 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | P-820-323D1072-TIL-05 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2012 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 104262803 | REPLACED | Feb 19, 2004 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 104262803 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2004 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION | SURETY | 764 000 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2001 | Feb 19, 2004 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 810323D1084TIL00 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2000 | Nov 1, 2000 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 820323D1078TIL00 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2000 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | NONE | REPLACED | Jan 22, 1995 | Feb 19, 2001 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT1 141 42768903 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 1994 | Dec 9, 2000 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT1 141 42768903 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 1994 | Nov 1, 2000 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | KO1 141 427689 05 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 1994 | Nov 1, 2000 |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | NB37000 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 1990 | Jan 22, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 106574720 | SURETY | May 22, 2019 | May 22, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | X54955 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2018 | Nov 28, 2018 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660868K5713TIL00 | CARGO | Nov 16, 2018 | Nov 16, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | X54955 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105998122 | SURETY | Sep 8, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 104262803 | SURETY | Oct 31, 2013 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 104262803 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | P-820-323D1072-TIL-05 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 820323D1078TIL00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 764 000 | SURETY | Feb 19, 2004 | Feb 19, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | NONE | SURETY | Feb 19, 2001 | Feb 19, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1 141 42768903 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2000 | Dec 9, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 810323D1084TIL00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2000 | Nov 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT1 141 42768903 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2000 | Nov 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO1 141 427689 05 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2000 | Nov 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | NB37000 | SURETY | Jan 22, 1995 | Jan 22, 1995 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC144898 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2019 |
| MC144898 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2016 |
| MC144898 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 |
| MC144898 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 |
| MC144898 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 |
| MC144898 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Feb 16, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC144898 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 22, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC144898 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 7, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC144898 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 31, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC144898 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 10, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC144898 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 2, 1979 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
25 states • 77 inspections
Violation Summary (69 violations from 77 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 25 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 0 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80 | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (77 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SYLVA | 23 | ...915116 | J BAUER TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 10, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | OXFORD | RTE 90 W MM 88.3 | ...NKNOWN | J BAUER TRUCKING INC |
| May 6, 2022 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I76 528 FEET E OF MP 109 | ...872455 | J BAUER TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 16, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENFIELD | I-70 EAST BOUND 102.3 MM | ...266222 | J BAUER TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 1, 2021 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | SR-80 | ...990867 | J BAUER TRUCKING INC |
| May 9, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | SB/WB INTERSTATE 0035 | ...219324 | J BAUER TRUCKING INC |
| May 5, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ADDISON | PARKING LOT | ...219330 | J BAUER TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 2, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITE BEAR LAKE | RAMP516 | ...990870 | J BAUER TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 5, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINNEAPOLIS | WB ISTH 94 @ 1ST AVE | ...999405 | J BAUER TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 20, 2020 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2020 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2017 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2017 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2017 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 11, 2017 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2017 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2016 | WY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2016 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2016 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events