ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC
USDOT 735482 • 810 SOUTH LINDSEY STREET, DODGEVILLE, WI, 53533
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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 (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z82956 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z82956 | REPLACED | Jul 25, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z82956 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z82956 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC113758 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 15, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC113758 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 15, 2018 | — | 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
12 states • 115 inspections
Violation Summary (122 violations from latest 100 of 115 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 34 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TALS | Tires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | 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:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (115 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | IA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | No city county crash | RD M47 MEASURING 39 FEET NORTH | ...227439 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Oct 15, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAFAYETTE TWP | I-57 | ...353055 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Mar 11, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | PLYMOUTH ST AND US 75 S | ...240618 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Oct 31, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KANSAS CITY | RP 5916 | ...227446 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Oct 20, 2024 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 1 | SPRINGFIELD | MP I055 90 | ...240622 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Aug 4, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U73 | ...240618 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Jan 18, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN | US HWY 77 | ...240664 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Jul 20, 2023 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | US HWY 81 | ...478010 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Jan 25, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | PERRYVILLE | IS 55 | ...181837 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Jan 18, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 55 | ...461764 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Oct 26, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WEST MOUNT VERNON RD AND US 15 | ...245091 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Jun 1, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | OFALLON | IS 64 | ...245095 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| May 20, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLATTE CITY | IS 29 | ...245081 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| May 14, 2022 | WI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | MUSCODA | CTH P NB | ...114030 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| May 10, 2022 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FARRAGUT | 370TH AVE | ...478011 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Mar 26, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIFFLIN | STH 080 NB | ...114028 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Feb 25, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-80 WB 130MM | ...381101 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Jan 8, 2022 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 4 | JEFFERSON | STH 011 EB | ...181568 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Aug 22, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTH LITCHFIELD TWP | I-55 | ...381100 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Jul 28, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-24 | ...245095 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Feb 20, 2021 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 15 | ...181837 | ZIMMERMAN TRANSFER INC |
| Sep 22, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2020 | WI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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