IT'S THE COWS LLC
USDOT 563164 • W55 N155 MCKINLEY BLVD, CEDARBURG, WI, 53012
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H10763940 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 01 MS IE3965 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2011 | Apr 3, 2020 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H10763940 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H25307677 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H07962666 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP5095851-00 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0385222 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2011 | Jul 7, 2011 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6070004 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2006 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D007A00015 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2004 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D007A00015 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2004 | Oct 25, 2006 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI-97703598 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2003 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | D004A00072 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2002 | Oct 20, 2004 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | D004A00072 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2002 | Sep 24, 2004 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5ZL 854 521-02 | NAME CHANGED | May 10, 1994 | May 15, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H10763940 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H10763940 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H25307677 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H07962666 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 01 MS IE3965 | CARGO | Apr 3, 2020 | Apr 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP5095851-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0385222 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2011 | Jul 7, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI-97703598 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | 6070004 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D007A00015 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2006 | Oct 25, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D007A00015 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | D004A00072 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2004 | Oct 20, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | D004A00072 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2004 | Sep 24, 2004 |
| NAMECHG | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5ZL 854 521-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2003 | May 15, 2003 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-275741 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-275741 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC275741 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 19, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC275741 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2006 |
| MC275741 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 22, 2004 | REVOKED | Jul 13, 2011 |
| MC275741 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Mar 30, 1995 | — | Unknown |
| MC275741 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Mar 30, 1995 | — | Unknown |
| MC275741 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 26, 1994 | REVOKED | Jul 26, 2004 |
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
5 states • 79 inspections
Violation Summary (82 violations from 79 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 26 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 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:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (79 inspections)
Showing 50 of 79
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINNEAPOLIS | W BROADWAY AVE | ...KJ3056 | IT'S THE COWS LLC |
| Aug 14, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA CROSSE | STH 016 EB | ...KJ3057 | IT'S THE COWS LLC |
| Jun 5, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAINT LOUIS PARK | SB MNTH 100 AT EXCELSIOR BLVD | ...KR5236 | IT'S THE COWS LLC |
| Aug 15, 2024 | ND | FATAL | 1 | 0 | FARGO | 3RD AVE N | ...028724 | IT'S THE COWS LLC |
| Jun 8, 2024 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | EAST BETHEL | MNTH 65 | ...127151 | IT'S THE COWS LLC |
| Mar 25, 2024 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 0094 | ...JS3123 | IT'S THE COWS LLC |
| May 11, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILWAUKEE | IH 094 EB | ...031288 | IT'S THE COWS LLC |
| Mar 20, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINNEAPOLIS | EB ISTH 94 to Broadway Ave | ...KR5235 | IT'S THE COWS LLC |
| May 13, 2022 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRAND FORKS | — | ...FG1530 | IT'S THE COWS LLC |
| Dec 30, 2021 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | VALLEY CITY | NE 5TH ST | ...205633 | IT'S THE COWS LLC |
| Dec 27, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GLYNDON | I94 | ...JS3125 | IT'S THE COWS LLC |
| Dec 23, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FERGUS FALLS | S Oak St | ...KD5873 | IT'S THE COWS LLC |
| Apr 3, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CEDARBURG | PIONEER RD | ...JS3117 | IT'S THE COWS LLC |
| Feb 8, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | APPLETON | IH 041 SB | ...MU3211 | IT'S THE COWS LLC |
| Jan 14, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE PARK | USTH 10 | ...712079 | IT'S THE COWS LLC |
| Sep 26, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2020 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2019 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2019 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2019 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events