MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC
USDOT 840949 • DBA: PRAIRIE LAND TOWING • 868 PROGRESS WAY, SUN PRAIRIE, WI, 53590
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-480677 | REVOKED | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CID 1076226 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2020 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 4E1-36-47 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2009 | Jul 15, 2011 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CID 1076226 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CID 1076226 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2015 | Aug 5, 2020 |
| GERMANTOWN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6950178 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E1-36-47 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 48X75599 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2004 | Jun 1, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID 1076226 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID 1076226 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2020 | Aug 5, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID 1076226 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GERMANTOWN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 6950178 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E1-36-47 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E1-36-47 | CARGO | Jul 15, 2011 | Jul 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 48X75599 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-480677 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC480677 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 8, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC480677 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 29, 2015 |
| MC480677 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 27, 2004 | REVOKED | Jan 6, 2025 |
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
1 state • 13 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 13 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 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 (13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADISON | IH 039 NB | ...603300 | PRAIRIE LAND TOWING |
| May 30, 2024 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BAYSIDE | CTH W NB | ...KJ5424 | MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC |
| Aug 23, 2018 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2017 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2017 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2017 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2015 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2015 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2014 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2014 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2013 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2012 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2010 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2008 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2008 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2008 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2008 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2007 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 3, 2006 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2003 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
28 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 28 events