FOND DU LAC EXPRESS INC
USDOT 596925 • W7096 PENNY LANE, FOND DU LAC, WI, 54937
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-256307 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 20, 2008 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZA7985 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 3C7-61-95 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2008 | Sep 5, 2014 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E3-42-27 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E1-63-27 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2015 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 3E7-61-95 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 3E7-61-95 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2008 | Sep 4, 2014 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L25377 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L25377 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2005 | Sep 8, 2008 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-L25377 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2005 | Sep 8, 2008 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-L25377 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L10182 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-L10182 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L10182 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2004 | Sep 2, 2005 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-F75235 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-F75235 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4114401600 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2000 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4114401600 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 1999 | Jul 31, 2000 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41-144016-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1999 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41-144016-00 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1998 | Jul 31, 1999 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 93022307741823 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1997 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 930423 07648073 | REPLACED | May 5, 1997 | Aug 1, 1997 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 930423 07648073 | CANCELLED | May 5, 1997 | Nov 21, 1997 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 930423 07648073 | REPLACED | May 5, 1997 | May 5, 1997 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 934623 07029490 | REPLACED | May 5, 1997 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 930423 07648073 | REPLACED | Jul 12, 1994 | May 5, 1997 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 930423 07648073 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 12, 1994 | Jul 19, 1997 |
| SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | CARGO | CP-2190464 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 15, 1992 | Jul 19, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZA7985 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E3-42-27 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E1-63-27 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3C7-61-95 | CARGO | Sep 5, 2014 | Sep 5, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3E7-61-95 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2014 | Sep 4, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3E7-61-95 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L25377 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2008 | Sep 8, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-L25377 | CARGO | Sep 8, 2008 | Sep 8, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L25377 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-L25377 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L10182 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2005 | Sep 2, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L10182 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-L10182 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-F75235 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-F75235 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 934623 07029490 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 4114401600 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 4114401600 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2000 | Jul 31, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 41-144016-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1999 | Aug 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 41-144016-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 1999 | Jul 31, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 93022307741823 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 930423 07648073 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 1997 | Nov 21, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 930423 07648073 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1997 | Aug 1, 1997 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 930423 07648073 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 1997 | Jul 19, 1997 |
| NAMECHG | SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | CP-2190464 | CARGO | Jul 19, 1997 | Jul 19, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 930423 07648073 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 1997 | May 5, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 930423 07648073 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 1997 | May 5, 1997 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC256307 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2008 |
| MC256307 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2001 |
| MC256307 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 14, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 1997 |
| MC256307 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 11, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC256307 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 3, 1992 | TRANSFERRED | Aug 8, 1994 |
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
3 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55B-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (17 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
20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (20 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DOUGLAS TWP | US 24 | ...S68891 | FOND DU LAC EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 1, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | THERESA | CTH AY SB | ...V91417 | FOND DU LAC EXPRESS INC |
| May 10, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAYNE | IH 041 SB | ...AC7706 | FOND DU LAC EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 22, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GERMANTOWN | STH 145 SB | ...009738 | FOND DU LAC EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 11, 2017 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2017 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2016 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2015 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2015 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2014 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2012 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2010 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2006 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2004 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2003 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2000 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 1998 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 1996 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 1996 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 1995 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events