BADGER EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 451877 • 181 QUALITY COURT, FALL RIVER, WI, 53932-9559
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-9506L942-TIL-10 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2010 | Jan 5, 2018 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00400 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 30, 2008 |
Insurance History (29 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83MSZO5565 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-9506L782-TIL-10 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 30, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-9506L782-TIL-10 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-9506L782-TIL-10 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 MS IU1852 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00400 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-140D5959-TIL-05 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2006 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-140D5959-TIL-05 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2006 | Jul 29, 2007 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00281 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-140D5959-TIL-05 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 1, 2005 | Apr 24, 2006 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-140D5959-TIL-05 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2005 | Mar 15, 2006 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM06306646 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM06306646 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2004 | Aug 21, 2005 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | P2ST 343171 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200P00002 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 1, 2003 | Apr 24, 2006 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200P00002 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 1281007 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 45260028 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 823MXA80217569 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2001 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0821-00-009753 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 MS LN3883 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP84582A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | K011410020070035 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2141002007025 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP84582A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP84582A | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1998 | Aug 9, 2000 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2-141-002007-025 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1995 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | KO1-141-002007-035 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1995 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP19884A | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 1993 | Aug 1, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-9506L942-TIL-10 | CARGO | Jan 5, 2018 | Jan 5, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83MSZO5565 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-9506L782-TIL-10 | CARGO | Jan 30, 2010 | Jan 30, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-9506L782-TIL-10 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-9506L782-TIL-10 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS IU1852 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00400 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2008 | Mar 30, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00400 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-140D5959-TIL-05 | CARGO | Jul 29, 2007 | Jul 29, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-140D5959-TIL-05 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00281 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200P00002 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2006 | Apr 24, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-140D5959-TIL-05 | CARGO | Apr 24, 2006 | Apr 24, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-140D5959-TIL-05 | CARGO | Mar 15, 2006 | Mar 15, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200P00002 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM06306646 | CARGO | Aug 21, 2005 | Aug 21, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM06306646 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | P2ST 343171 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 1281007 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 823MXA80217569 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 45260028 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | 0821-00-009753 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS LN3883 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP84582A | CARGO | Aug 9, 2000 | Aug 9, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP84582A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP84582A | CARGO | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-141-002007-025 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | K011410020070035 | CARGO | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2141002007025 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO1-141-002007-035 | CARGO | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP19884A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1995 | Aug 1, 1995 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC236143 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2006 |
| MC236143 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2005 |
| MC236143 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Sep 26, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC236143 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 19, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC236143 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 30, 1992 | — | Unknown |
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
12 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (25 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 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 (42 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAFTON | IH 043 SB | ...NA9105 | BADGER EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 27, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | TURTLE | IH 039 NB | ...NP1054 | BADGER EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 17, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | El Paso Twp | I-39 S/B | ...ME1125 | BADGER EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 12, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLOVER | STH 054 EB | ...JL0868 | BADGER EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 30, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2019 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2019 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2015 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2015 | DC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2015 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2014 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2013 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2013 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2012 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2012 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2012 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2011 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2011 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2011 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2011 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
57 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 57 events