ARBON EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
MILWAUKEE, WI
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 5.80% (worse, peer 1.20%) · Vehicle 11.2% (better, peer 16.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ARBON EQUIPMENT CORPORATION (USDOT 443080) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 5.80% (worse, peer 1.20%) · Vehicle 11.2% (better, peer 16.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/443080/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
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Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 5.8% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 11.2% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=1844 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 436 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 36 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 300 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 182 | 182 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 14 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.69% | 9.89% | 0% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ARBON EQUIPMENT CORPORATION is a corporation based in MILWAUKEE, WI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 443080. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 436 power units and 401 drivers, with 300 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.2%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
ARBON EQUIPMENT CORPORATION is a large fleet, operating 436 power units and 401 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Milwaukee, WI. Across 182 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 17.0% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.2% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
182 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MD (27) and NY (27).
17.0% out-of-service rate, near the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (31.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 41 times.
The fleet comprises 436 power units (large fleet) and 401 drivers; Ford, Dodge, and Courier are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 1,844 ACTIVE carriers operating 218–654 power units (±50% of this carrier's 436 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 27 | 3 | 11.1% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 27 | 3 | 11.1% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 26 | 2 | 7.7% | Jul 22, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 19 | 4 | 21.1% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 12 | 3 | 25.0% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| US (US) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 6, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 23, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 14, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 20 | — | 0.51 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 29 | — | 0.69 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 50 | — | 2.32 | 2 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (300 rows) View all 300 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88483799 | Jul 22, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 88338848 | Jul 6, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88070758 | Jun 8, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 396.3A1E-PNCNB, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 87976257 | May 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87822055 | May 12, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 387.301A | No |
| 87646963 | Apr 22, 2026 | PA | 1 | NEWBERRY TWP PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 2-SLL | No |
| 87612832 | Apr 17, 2026 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87612183 | Apr 16, 2026 | MD | 2 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87607917 | Apr 16, 2026 | MA | 2 | H-DEERFIELD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 9A-LIL | No |
| 87589850 | Apr 14, 2026 | WI | 1 | NEWTON WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 9A-LSML, 2-SLLTCD, 9A-LHLI | No |
| 87531821 | Apr 6, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | — | Yes |
| 87515486 | Apr 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87515494 | Apr 3, 2026 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87526442 | Apr 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | — | Yes |
| 87476766 | Apr 1, 2026 | MA | 2 | H-BOLTON |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 87436413 | Mar 30, 2026 | PA | 1 | PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87448040 | Mar 24, 2026 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87382863 | Mar 10, 2026 | VT | 1 | VT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
|
1 | 393.11A1-LIL | No |
| 87366468 | Mar 9, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87224105 | Mar 6, 2026 | AL | 1 | DEMOPOLIS AL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87382725 | Mar 5, 2026 | VT | 2 | VT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
|
0 | — | No |
| 87219536 | Mar 2, 2026 | NY | 3 | WOODBURY NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87173164 | Feb 27, 2026 | MD | 2 | CUMBERLAND MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87171451 | Feb 26, 2026 | WI | 3 | OSHKOSH WI |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.16-D | No |
| 87159130 | Feb 25, 2026 | FL | 3 | ORLANDO FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE, 392.2SLIMPT | Yes |
Recent Crashes (36 rows) View all 36 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0010166425 | Dec 12, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3404010015 | Nov 6, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000107631 | Apr 29, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD23A0995668 | Feb 10, 2023 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000119036 | Jan 24, 2023 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT0023001209 | Jan 9, 2023 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000118752 | Dec 13, 2022 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0223200063 | Nov 16, 2022 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000118271 | Oct 27, 2022 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000118237 | Oct 26, 2022 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2490353402 | Mar 3, 2022 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103045942 | Jul 29, 2021 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3842291400 | May 27, 2020 | NY | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| FL8951879100 | Feb 13, 2020 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0019579794 | Jun 11, 2019 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA4501712583 | Jul 18, 2017 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0170905395 | Mar 31, 2017 | VA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0007631642 | Mar 20, 2017 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3651710401 | Mar 2, 2017 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8615914507 | Jan 24, 2017 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8515905205 | Oct 20, 2015 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005678252 | Jul 24, 2015 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0150335050 | Jan 2, 2015 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0103919319 | Dec 5, 2013 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000067219 | Sep 24, 2012 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 17 | 1 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 7 | 0 |
| SLATE HILL NY | NY | 6 | 0 |
| PENSACOLA FL | FL | 5 | 0 |
| I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE | MD | 5 | 0 |
| QUEEN ANNES COUNTY | MD | 4 | 1 |
| VIENNA MD | MD | 4 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | 3 | 1 |
| CLARKSBURG MD | MD | 3 | 2 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 41 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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