MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC
DBA: PRAIRIE LAND TOWING
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Contract (Property) gap · 92 days Inactive Jan 6, 2025 → reinstated Apr 8, 2025
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC (USDOT 840949) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Contract (Property) gap · 92 days — Inactive Jan 6, 2025 → reinstated Apr 8, 2025 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/840949/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 8.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 15.4% (better). n=34968 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsurancePIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 10, 2025
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 26 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 20 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC is a individual based in SUN PRAIRIE, WI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 840949. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 28 power units and 27 drivers, with 13 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 8.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 28 power units and 27 drivers, organized as an individual, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Sun Prairie, WI. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 233% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in WI (10 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (64.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 28 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 27 drivers; Western Star, Dodge, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 34,968 ACTIVE carriers operating 14–42 power units (±50% of this carrier's 28 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 6, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025 (92 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Wisconsin (WI) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 3, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Western Star | 9 | |
| Dodge | 2 | |
| International | 1 | |
| Landoll Co | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 1.18 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 1.80 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86496241 | Dec 3, 2025 | WI | 2 | MADISON WI |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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5 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLIT, 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 85365820 | Jul 28, 2025 | WI | 3 | DEERFIELD WI |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85262714 | Jul 17, 2025 | WI | 3 | MCFARLAND WI |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85184275 | Jul 8, 2025 | WI | 2 | COTTAGE GROVE WI |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.55C1-B | No |
| 85183145 | Jul 8, 2025 | WI | 3 | SUN PRAIRIE WI |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 84709435 | May 15, 2025 | WI | 1 | ELKHORN WI |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83583249 | Jan 9, 2025 | WI | 2 | VERONA WI |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 82935294 | Oct 15, 2024 | WI | 3 | STOUGHTON WI |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLML | No |
| 82602529 | Sep 5, 2024 | WI | 2 | WAUNAKEE WI |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81776958 | May 29, 2024 | WI | 2 | MCFARLAND WI |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.60(d) | No |
| 81345615 | Apr 9, 2024 | WI | 2 | MADISON WI |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.11(a)(1), 392.2 | No |
| 81090829 | Mar 6, 2024 | WI | 2 | MCFARLAND WI |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 383.95A-LCDL, 393.11A1-LRR, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 78822003 | Jun 5, 2023 | WI | 2 | MADISON SWEF |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (20 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| WI0000124729 | Jan 22, 2025 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000122925 | May 30, 2024 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000105672 | Aug 23, 2018 | WI | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| WI0000102832 | Nov 1, 2017 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA1701003755 | Aug 30, 2017 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000102477 | Aug 22, 2017 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000075510 | Oct 15, 2015 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000074002 | Feb 19, 2015 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000072616 | Sep 10, 2014 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000070919 | Jan 4, 2014 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000069813 | Oct 4, 2013 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000067496 | Aug 25, 2012 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000062578 | Nov 7, 2010 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000059456 | Dec 27, 2008 | WI | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000059446 | Dec 17, 2008 | WI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000058481 | Jun 10, 2008 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000055181 | Jan 6, 2008 | WI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000052121 | Mar 5, 2007 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000050073 | Jul 3, 2006 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI0000038631 | Jan 20, 2003 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC480677 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Apr 8, 2025 | MC480677-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 27, 2004 | MC480677-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1114341 | 34 | — | Jan 10, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1114341 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 10, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID 1076226 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2020 | Dec 27, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID 1076226 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2015 | Aug 5, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID 1076226 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| GERMANTOWN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 6950178 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E1-36-47 | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 2009 | Jul 15, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E1-36-47 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 48X75599 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 5, 2004 | Jun 1, 2009 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 8, 2025
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Jan 6, 2025
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Jan 6, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 6, 2025authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 92 days (through Apr 8, 2025)
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Dec 27, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 5, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2015insuranceCANCEL — GERMANTOWN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 29, 2015
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Jun 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 15, 2011insuranceCANCEL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 1, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| MCFARLAND WI | WI | 3 | 1 |
| MADISON WI | WI | 2 | 0 |
| COTTAGE GROVE WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| DEERFIELD WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| ELKHORN WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| MADISON SWEF | WI | 1 | 0 |
| STOUGHTON WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| SUN PRAIRIE WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| VERONA WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| WAUNAKEE WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC480677
common · N · MC
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PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
34 policy on file
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GERMANTOWN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO policy on file
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AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
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13 inspections
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20 reportable crashes
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How to verify MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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