POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 734954 • N1078 JUSTIN RD, LA CROSSE, WI, 54601
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7105451272 | ON FILE | Mar 22, 2012 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | CARGO | CP3147507 | ON FILE | Mar 22, 2009 | Apr 30, 2011 |
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CCU 0190203 | ON FILE | Mar 22, 1998 | Jun 29, 2007 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7105451272 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2012 | Apr 30, 2014 |
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CBA0915742 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2011 | Mar 22, 2012 |
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASJ-Z91-451357-01 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2010 | Mar 22, 2011 |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASKZ91451357019 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2009 | Mar 22, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | Y-630-0660M948-TIL-08 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2008 | Mar 22, 2009 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | Y-810-1779M134-TIL-08 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2008 | Mar 22, 2009 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA0190203 | CANCELLED | May 2, 2007 | Apr 16, 2008 |
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CBA0190203 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 1998 | May 2, 2007 |
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CBA0190203 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 1998 | Jun 29, 2007 |
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CCI 0190203 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 1998 | Apr 16, 2008 |
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP0190203 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 1998 | Mar 22, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7105451272 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2014 | Apr 30, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7105451272 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CBA0915742 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2012 | Mar 22, 2012 |
| CANCEL | SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | CP3147507 | CARGO | Apr 30, 2011 | Apr 30, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASJ-Z91-451357-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2011 | Mar 22, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASKZ91451357019 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2010 | Mar 22, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-810-1779M134-TIL-08 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2009 | Mar 22, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-630-0660M948-TIL-08 | CARGO | Mar 22, 2009 | Mar 22, 2009 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0190203 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2008 | Apr 16, 2008 |
| CANCEL | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CCI 0190203 | CARGO | Apr 16, 2008 | Apr 16, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CBA0190203 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2007 | Jun 29, 2007 |
| CANCEL | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CCU 0190203 | BIPD/Excess | Jun 29, 2007 | Jun 29, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CBA0190203 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2007 | May 2, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP0190203 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 1998 | Mar 22, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-335518 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-335518 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC335518 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC335518 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC335518 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2014 |
| MC335518 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2014 |
| MC335518 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2012 |
| MC335518 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2012 |
| MC335518 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 24, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC335518 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 24, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC335518 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 7, 1998 | REVOKED | Apr 22, 2008 |
| MC335518 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 9, 1998 | REVOKED | Apr 22, 2008 |
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
20 states • 194 inspections
Violation Summary (61 violations from latest 100 of 194 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-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRTC | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SLSS | Suspension - Leaf spring shifted | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (194 inspections)
Showing 50 of 194
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 25, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KAUKAUNA | IH 041 SB | ...124675 | POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 8, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KAUKAUNA | IH 041 NB | ...431539 | POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 4, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROUTE 152 EASTBOUND | ...201487 | POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 18, 2025 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | WELLS | IR80 mm40 | ...346239 | POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 10, 2025 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHEYENNE | I-80 MP 343.94 | ...469329 | POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 4, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA CROSSE | USH 014 WB | ...346240 | POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 16, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-80 EB LINK 17B | ...217557 | POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 18, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BYRON | STH 021 WB | ...431540 | POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 18, 2024 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCK SPRINGS | I-80 MP 104.82 | ...217553 | POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 27, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELBY | USH 014 EB | ...230159 | POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 11, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA CROSSE | LOSEY BLVD | ...453986 | POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 29, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILWAUKEE | IH EAS EB | ...453982 | POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 20, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND TERRACE | RT215 SB/230ft S BARTON RD | ...395594 | POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 9, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GLENDORA | RT210/180ft E BARRANCA AV | ...395595 | POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 8, 2021 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ONALASKA | IH 090 EB | ...103155 | POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 24, 2020 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2019 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2019 | WI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2019 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2017 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events