PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

USDOT 401278 • 2040 W OKLAHOMA AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53215

ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty BrokerFreight Forwarder
Authority:5 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
401,278
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker, Freight Forwarder
Phone
4143855440
Power Units (MCS-150)
19
Drivers (MCS-150)
29
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,580,441
Physical Address
2040 W OKLAHOMA AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53215
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Freight Forwarder — Active
Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Property Broker — Active
Active Authority
5
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
4
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Aug 10, 2014
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Freight ForwarderFF-012678ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Contract CarrierMC-233829ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Common CarrierMC-233829ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Contract CarrierFF-012678ACTIVEUnknownAug 4, 2014
Property BrokerMC-233829ACTIVEUnknownOct 16, 2013

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.BIPD/PrimaryA 3162323ON FILEAug 10, 2014Aug 10, 2014
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.CARGOA 3162323ON FILEJun 12, 2014Mar 13, 2015
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.SURETY0488355ON FILEJul 24, 2004Oct 1, 2013

Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.BIPD/PrimaryA 3162323CANCELLEDAug 10, 2014Aug 31, 2014
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.BIPD/PrimaryA 3162323CANCELLEDJun 12, 2014Aug 10, 2014
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.BIPD/PrimaryA 3162323REPLACEDJun 12, 2014Jun 12, 2014
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySPP1004238REPLACEDApr 28, 2009Apr 28, 2010
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySPP1004238REPLACEDApr 28, 2009Apr 28, 2008
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOSPP1004238REPLACEDApr 28, 2009Apr 28, 2010
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySPP1004238REPLACEDApr 28, 2008Apr 28, 2009
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySPP1004238CANCELLEDApr 28, 2008May 29, 2009
MILWAUKEE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCAP0750067REPLACEDApr 28, 2007Apr 28, 2009
MILWAUKEE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCAP0750067REPLACEDApr 28, 2005Apr 28, 2007
MILWAUKEE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCAP0750067REPLACEDApr 28, 2005Apr 28, 2009
CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATIONSURETYLP785732CANCELLEDNov 15, 2001Jul 24, 2004
CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATIONSURETY785732CANCELLEDJul 24, 2001Nov 15, 2001
MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPP30440220082REPLACEDApr 28, 1998Apr 28, 2005
MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOCPP30440220082REPLACEDApr 28, 1998Apr 28, 2005
MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO48-C044022REPLACEDJul 23, 1993Apr 28, 1998
MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary48CO44022REPLACEDApr 28, 1993Apr 28, 1998

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELSECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.A 3162323CARGOMar 13, 2015Mar 13, 2015
TERM/CANCLSECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.A 3162323BIPD/PrimaryAug 31, 2014Aug 31, 2014
CANCELSECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.A 3162323BIPD/PrimaryAug 10, 2014Aug 10, 2014
TERM/REPLSECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.A 3162323BIPD/PrimaryAug 10, 2014Aug 10, 2014
TERM/REPLSECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.A 3162323BIPD/PrimaryJun 12, 2014Jun 12, 2014
CANCELWEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.0488355SURETYOct 1, 2013Oct 1, 2013
TERM/REPLSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SPP1004238CARGOApr 28, 2010Apr 28, 2010
TERM/REPLSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SPP1004238BIPD/PrimaryApr 28, 2010Apr 28, 2010
TERM/CANCLSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SPP1004238BIPD/PrimaryMay 29, 2009May 29, 2009
TERM/REPLMILWAUKEE INSURANCE COMPANYCAP0750067BIPD/PrimaryApr 28, 2009Apr 28, 2009
TERM/REPLSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SPP1004238BIPD/PrimaryApr 28, 2009Apr 28, 2009
TERM/REPLMILWAUKEE INSURANCE COMPANYCAP0750067CARGOApr 28, 2009Apr 28, 2009
TERM/REPLSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SPP1004238BIPD/PrimaryApr 28, 2008Apr 28, 2008
TERM/REPLMILWAUKEE INSURANCE COMPANYCAP0750067CARGOApr 28, 2007Apr 28, 2007
TERM/REPLMILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CPP30440220082CARGOApr 28, 2005Apr 28, 2005
TERM/REPLMILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CPP30440220082BIPD/PrimaryApr 28, 2005Apr 28, 2005
CANCELCAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATIONLP785732SURETYJul 24, 2004Jul 24, 2004
CANCELCAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION785732SURETYNov 15, 2001Nov 15, 2001
TERM/REPLMILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.48CO44022BIPD/PrimaryApr 28, 1998Apr 28, 1998
TERM/REPLMILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.48-C044022CARGOApr 28, 1998Apr 28, 1998

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
FF012678CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 17, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 4, 2014
FF012678PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDERGRANTEDJul 17, 2014Unknown
MC233829BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 4, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 16, 2013
MC233829BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 28, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 27, 2004
MC233829PROPERTY BROKERGRANTEDMar 4, 2002Unknown
MC233829MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 10, 1993Unknown
MC233829MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDNov 10, 1993Unknown
MC233829MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 26, 1991Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
18%

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

Inspections
44
Violations
53
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
6.8%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
19
Drivers (MCS-150)
29
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
4
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
5
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 44 of 44 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states44 inspections

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Violation Summary (53 violations from 44 inspections)

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Violation Summary (53 violations from 44 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects206Vehicle Maintenance
fmcsr:47E47E10
fmcsr:53B-B53B-B10
fmcsr:9A-LSLI9A-LSLI10
FMCSR:392.2WGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC107.620B-HMAMC10Unknown
FMCSR:172.600C1-HMEREmergency response information not available106Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFRELD - driver tamper/disable1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TFLTires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:376.11(d)(1)376.11(d)(1)10Unknown
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:395.8(a)Failing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
6.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.20vs nat'l 1.80
-0.60 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (44 inspections)

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Inspection History (44 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 7, 202687541694RoadsideWILevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR347E, 53B-B, 9A-LSLINo
Mar 25, 202687426718WAUKESHA WIWILevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2WGNo
Mar 5, 202687237251HANCOCK WIWILevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 12, 202687055591LEBANON ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Dec 16, 202586610077PLEASANT PRAIRIE WIWILevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 5, 202586500734RoadsideILLevel 3STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 3, 202586250056NEWTON WIWILevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLNo
Oct 30, 202586207481I39ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 29, 202586195028EDDYVILLEKYLevel 1STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 28, 202586201736OCONOMOWOC WIWILevel 2STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Oct 22, 202586147672NEW BERLIN WIWILevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2107.620B-HMAMC, 172.600C1-HMERNo
Oct 1, 202585961550COLUMBUS ININLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLLR, 395.3A2-HOSPDNo
Sep 10, 202585767721COLUMBUS ININLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER4395.3A2-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLS2, 395.32B-ELDDFRNo
Aug 25, 202585615026JANESVILLE WIWILevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR10393.48A-BMBCBD, 396.3A1-BOS, 392.2-SLLEDYes
Jun 23, 202585030154I-57ILLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 2, 202584841052FRANKLINKYLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
May 30, 202584836235I-39ILLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 30, 202584837733WHITEWATER WIWILevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Apr 22, 202584534453MAZOMANIE WIWILevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLFCNo
Apr 16, 202584440824033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/BILLevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 15, 202584424143RINGLE WIWILevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LCLNo
Apr 11, 202584388422WAUKESHA WIWILevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLSRNo
Jan 28, 202583745943ADELL WIWILevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Dec 12, 202483395586JANESVILLE WIWILevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 4, 202483331158ADA WIWILevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS3No
Nov 14, 202483174512OSHKOSH WIWILevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 6, 202483113033SEYMOUR ININLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 24, 202483002313RoadsideILLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 23, 202483006726ASHWAUBENON WIWILevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 6, 202482847219MOREHEADKYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3(a)(1)No
Sep 11, 202482659289TOWN OF HERMAN WIWILevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 23, 202482189528LOUISVILLEKYLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9(a)No
Jul 15, 202482168064CLINTON WIWILevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 17, 202481938936NEWTON WIWILevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK3376.11(d)(1), 392.2, 391.41(a)No
May 7, 202481584665MENOMONEE FALLS WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 28, 202481258021I57ILLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)No
Mar 25, 202481234600WAUKESHA WIWILevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLTCD, 392.16-DNo
Jan 31, 202480750076NEW BERLIN WIWILevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1172.516C6-HMPMCNo
Jan 31, 202480764848LAFAYETTE ININLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER2395.8(a), 392.2-SLLLRNo
Dec 20, 202380439236I-39ILLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 6, 202379620239MILWAUKEE (CITY)WILevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2No
Aug 23, 202379496309I-57ILLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)No
May 18, 202378678266RoadsideWILevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Apr 20, 202378415787DE PERE (CITY)WILevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

35 total · 5.7% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
10
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
23

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 16, 2024WITOW00BROOKFIELDSTH 059 WB...270529PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
Nov 11, 2022ILTOW00WEST DEERFIELD TWPI-94 W/B...271248PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
Jul 15, 2021WITOW00LEMONWEIRREST AREA # 9...217272PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
Feb 1, 2021KYTOW00BROWNSVILLEI0065...955956PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
Dec 11, 2020WIINJURY01
Aug 25, 2020WITOW00
Aug 19, 2019WITOW00
Feb 25, 2019WIINJURY02
Nov 15, 2018WIINJURY01
Sep 7, 2018WITOW00
May 2, 2018WITOW00
Jan 5, 2018WIINJURY02
Aug 23, 2017WITOW00
Apr 5, 2017ILTOW00
Feb 19, 2016WITOW00
Jan 11, 2016ILINJURY01
Jan 19, 2015WIINJURY01
Dec 30, 2014WITOW00
Jun 16, 2014WITOW00
Feb 6, 2014WITOW00
Jul 5, 2013WITOW00
Sep 27, 2011ILTOW00
Jul 25, 2011WITOW00
May 20, 2011ILTOW00
Oct 9, 2010ILINJURY02

Compliance Timeline

47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

May 16, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 11, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 15, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 1, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 11, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 25, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 19, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 25, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Nov 15, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 7, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 2, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 5, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Aug 23, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 5, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 19, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 11, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 13, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. • CARGO
Jan 19, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 30, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 31, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 10, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 10, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 4, 2014
Authority
Jun 16, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 12, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. • BIPD/Primary

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