EARL L BONSACK INC

USDOT 46310 • 402 SKY HARBOUR DRIVE, LA CROSSE, WI, 54603

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
46,310
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6087832746
Power Units (MCS-150)
59
Drivers (MCS-150)
61
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
4,997,035
Physical Address
402 SKY HARBOUR DRIVE, LA CROSSE, WI, 54603
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: May 1, 2016
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-124987ACTIVEUnknownJun 8, 2021
Common CarrierMC-124987ACTIVEUnknownJun 8, 2021

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary1000009623ON FILEMay 1, 2016Sep 17, 2018
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.CARGOYY2-Z41-001839-09ON FILEMay 1, 2010Jun 1, 2013

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0006928001REPLACEDMay 1, 2013May 1, 2016
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.CARGOYY2-Z41-001839-09REPLACEDMay 1, 2010May 1, 2010
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAT2-Z41-001839-01REPLACEDMay 1, 2010May 1, 2013
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary05/01/2010REPLACEDMay 1, 2010May 1, 2010
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO790-005-810CANCELLEDMay 1, 2008May 29, 2010
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO790-005-810REPLACEDMay 1, 2008May 1, 2010
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAT2-741-001839-01REPLACEDMay 1, 1993May 1, 2010
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOK01-741-001839-04REPLACEDDec 1, 1990May 1, 2008

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLWEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.1000009623BIPD/PrimarySep 17, 2018Sep 17, 2018
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0006928001BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2016May 1, 2016
CANCELLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.YY2-Z41-001839-09CARGOJun 1, 2013Jun 1, 2013
TERM/REPLLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.AT2-Z41-001839-01BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2013May 1, 2013
TERM/CANCLONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY790-005-810CARGOMay 29, 2010May 29, 2010
TERM/REPLONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY790-005-810CARGOMay 1, 2010May 1, 2010
TERM/REPLLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.05/01/2010BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2010May 1, 2010
TERM/REPLLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.AT2-741-001839-01BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2010May 1, 2010
TERM/REPLLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.YY2-Z41-001839-09CARGOMay 1, 2010May 1, 2010
TERM/REPLLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.K01-741-001839-04CARGOMay 1, 2008May 1, 2008

Authority Action History (15 events)

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Authority Action History (15 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC124987COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2021
MC124987CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2021
MC124987COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 3, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 12, 2010
MC124987COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 22, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 30, 2005
MC124987CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 22, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 30, 2005
MC124987MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 8, 1987Unknown
MC124987MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJan 16, 1986Unknown
MC124987MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 15, 1982Unknown
MC124987MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 16, 1982Unknown
MC124987MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREJECTEDJul 7, 1982Unknown
MC124987MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 14, 1982Unknown
MC124987MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 14, 1981Unknown
MC124987MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDOct 20, 1980SUPERSEDEDSep 16, 1982
MC124987MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 10, 1980Unknown
MC124987MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 17, 1977Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
30%

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

Inspections
87
Violations
65
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
4.6%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
59
Drivers (MCS-150)
61
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

4
May
5
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
7
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
3
May
2
Jun
4
Jul
1
Aug
5
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
4
Dec
3
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 87 of 87 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

16 states87 inspections

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Violation Summary (65 violations from 87 inspections)

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Violation Summary (65 violations from 87 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit405Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit207Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLILCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.86A1-RIGRear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201A-FRMSFrame - cracked/loose/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSMLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
4.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.75vs nat'l 1.80
-1.05 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 (87 inspections)

Showing 50 of 87

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Inspection History (87 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 11, 202687319118EAGLE LAKE MNMNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Jan 27, 202686903501BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLTCD, 393.45D-B, 392.2-SLLS3No
Jan 13, 202686834133ALLEGANY NYNYLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 5, 202686733007SPARTA WIWILevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Dec 29, 20258667654045 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GRIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1395.24C1IIINo
Dec 29, 202586661866VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 20, 202586648844LAKE STATION ININLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLILCNo
Dec 17, 202586675584WINDSOR WIWILevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.86A1-RIG, 393.201A-FRMS, 393.11A1-LSLMNo
Nov 25, 202586455768ALLEGANY NYNYLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1395.24No
Nov 20, 202586395091JANESVILLE WIWILevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLMLNo
Nov 11, 202586293073EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Oct 22, 202586141910I-90EBILLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 19, 202586109004I-57 S/BILLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Oct 6, 202585999737SPARTA WIWILevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Sep 28, 202585952152I-39 SILLevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 26, 202585917527NEOSHO COUNTY - 133KSLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 17, 202585860389WEST SAINT PAUL MNMNLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS4No
Sep 16, 202585796510ST. LOUIS MOMOLevel 2STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Sep 10, 202585794338FOREST PARK GAGALevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Aug 15, 202585515125WISCONSIN RAPIDS WIWILevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 30, 202585387269SPARTA WIWILevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 22, 202585308195I-270ILLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1395.24C2IIINo
Jul 16, 202585283600COLUMBUS ININLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Jul 7, 202585173695WENDOVER UTUTLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 23, 202585042406STOUGHTON WIWILevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 4, 202584890029MAUSTON WIWILevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.5B-LNo
May 22, 202584775450SPARTA WIWILevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
May 12, 202584677148SPARTA WIWILevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2396.3A1-F, 392.2-SLLEWA1Yes
May 11, 202584662224SPARTA WIWILevel 2STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 15, 202584424429MADISON WIWILevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No
Apr 9, 202584411739BEMUS POINT NYNYLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 10, 202584142078DODGE CENTER MNMNLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 24, 202583957587RoadsideILLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 11, 202583847107RAPID CITY SDSDLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 4, 202583805817SOUTH RANGE WIWILevel 1HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER4396.17C-PI, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jan 28, 202583734548BEACH NDNDLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 28, 202583772196BYRON MNMNLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Jan 27, 202583734695SPARTA WIWILevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jan 27, 202583712514WEST HARRISON ININLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No
Jan 22, 202583679488HOT SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 14, 202583632309SPARTA WIWILevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Jan 14, 202583632756JANESVILLE WIWILevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 4, 202483100416SPARTA WIWILevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Sep 17, 202482722268ADAIRSVILLE GAGALevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 13, 202482382182I-90ILLevel 3STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 7, 202482366443WATERTOWN WIWILevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 16, 202482162129BEMUS POINT REST AREANYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45(b)(2), 393.48(a)No
Jul 12, 202482145990WATERTOWN WIWILevel 2STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Jun 19, 202481954926ALLEGANY NYNYLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 13, 202481909260WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

58 total · 6.9% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
17
Across 12 crashes
Tow-Aways
23

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 17, 2025WIINJURY01BURKEIH 039 NB...650740EARL L BONSACK INC
Jun 4, 2025WIINJURY02MAUSTONIH 090 EB...744231EARL L BONSACK INC
May 22, 2025WITOW00BURKEIH 039 SB...720223EARL L BONSACK INC
May 1, 2025WIINJURY01LA CROSSESAINT CLOUD ST...635410EARL L BONSACK INC
Oct 6, 2024PAINJURY01MARSHALL TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 6000 E...686976EARL L BONSACK INC
Jun 23, 2023ILINJURY01CHICAGOS ASHLAND AVE...740557EARL L BONSACK INC
Apr 11, 2023MNTOW00DAKOTAISTH 90...650739EARL L BONSACK INC
Dec 7, 2022WITOW00ONALASKAUSH 053 SB...292115EARL L BONSACK INC
Aug 27, 2021WITOW00LA CROSSE2ND ST...740552EARL L BONSACK INC
Dec 16, 2020PAINJURY03
Oct 15, 2020WIINJURY01
Jan 24, 2020ILTOW00
Jan 14, 2020WIINJURY01
Jun 19, 2019MNTOW00
Apr 17, 2019WITOW00
Jan 23, 2019WIINJURY01
Jan 19, 2019MNINJURY01
Jul 25, 2018MNTOW00
Feb 9, 2018ILTOW00
Jan 30, 2018WIINJURY02
Oct 23, 2017MNTOW00
Apr 24, 2017OHTOW00
Apr 5, 2017WIINJURY02
Jan 26, 2017WITOW00
Dec 5, 2016WITOW00

Compliance Timeline

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

Dec 17, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in WI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 4, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in WI
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 22, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 1, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in WI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 6, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 23, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 11, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 7, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 27, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 8, 2021
Authority
Jun 8, 2021
Authority
Dec 16, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Oct 15, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 24, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 14, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 19, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 17, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 23, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 19, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 17, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 25, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 9, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 30, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Oct 23, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 24, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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