SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 46473 • 5818 FIRE LANE, RHINELANDER, WI, 54501-9644
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0015612003 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 0841202 | ON FILE | Nov 10, 2011 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0015612001 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF002005 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF002005 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2015 | Jan 31, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0000115 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0000115 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2013 | Mar 5, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF654171 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP0576191 | REPLACED | Jul 21, 2011 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP0576191 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2010 | Jul 21, 2011 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP0576191 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2010 | Feb 21, 2010 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP0576191 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 3, 2010 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP 0576191 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP 0576191 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2007 | Feb 21, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN335115 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN335115 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2001 | Dec 3, 2007 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA0306681 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2000 | Nov 1, 2001 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | O1-CD-495792 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1994 | Nov 1, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0015612003 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0015612001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF002005 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2017 | Jan 31, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF002005 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0000115 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2015 | Mar 5, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0000115 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0841202 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF654171 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP0576191 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP0576191 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2011 | Jul 21, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP0576191 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2010 | Feb 21, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP 0576191 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2010 | Feb 21, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP0576191 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2010 | Jan 3, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP 0576191 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN335115 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2007 | Dec 3, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN335115 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2007 | Nov 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0306681 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | O1-CD-495792 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2000 | Nov 1, 2000 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC214909 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2013 |
| MC214909 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Nov 18, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC214909 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2010 |
| MC214909 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2007 |
| MC214909 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 1989 | — | 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
21 states • 100 inspections
Violation Summary (138 violations from 100 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 22 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 5 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (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 Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | 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: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:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| 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-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | 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 (100 inspections)
Showing 50 of 100
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | EMPIRE TWP | I-74 | ...426343 | SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC |
| Sep 21, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOWN OF LA PRAIRIE | AVALON RD | ...250390 | SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC |
| Jul 21, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | I94 SB | ...169889 | SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC |
| Feb 18, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | OFALLON | IS 70 | ...382559 | SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 12, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW BERLIN | IH 043 NB | ...740773 | SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC |
| Jul 15, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SELLERSBURG | I65 | ...769476 | SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 6, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LASALLE TWP | I-39 | ...126623 | SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 29, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMLET | US HWY 30 | ...169887 | SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC |
| Dec 9, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLEASANT LAKE | I-69 | ...HT6007 | SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC |
| Dec 7, 2022 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | EDDYVILLE RD | ...382559 | SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC |
| Jun 16, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHAMPAIGN TWP | I-74 E/B | ...943666 | SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC |
| May 21, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | Interstate 80 | ...BN8239 | SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC |
| Apr 15, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | PADUCAH | I 0024 | ...A44095 | SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC |
| Feb 16, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Rome Twp | I-57 | ...382560 | SOWINSKI TRUCKING LLC |
| Dec 24, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 7, 2020 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2020 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2020 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2019 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events