MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC

DBA: PRAIRIE LAND TOWING

USDOT 840949 Active INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Machinery / Large Objects Construction Based in SUN PRAIRIE, WI Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Contract (Property) reinstated · Apr 8, 2025
Policy effective · Jan 10, 2025
Review these
  • 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 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
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Cargo: Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Machinery / Large Objects, Construction
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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.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 8.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 15.4% (better). n=34968 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 840949
In FMCSA records since Nov 23, 1999 (~26y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Machinery / Large Objects, Construction
Fleet size 28 units
Drivers 27
Annual mileage 1,980,250 mi
Contact & address
Physical
868 PROGRESS WAY
SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 840949
In FMCSA records since Nov 23, 1999 (~26y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,980,250 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 8.3% vs 6.7% +1.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.78 vs 1.80 -0.02
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

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%).

Power Units
28
Drivers
27
Inspections
13
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
8.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
20 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
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.

Carrier overview

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.

Inspection profile

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.

Violation profile

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.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 28 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 27 drivers; Western Star, Dodge, and International are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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).

This carrier — Driver OOS
8.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 34,968 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +8.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.4%
Median across 34,968 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -15.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

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)

2024-09 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Wisconsin (WI) 9 0 0.0% Dec 3, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
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
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
86496241 Dec 3, 2025 WI 2 MADISON WI
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
5 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLIT, 392.2-SLLS3 No
85365820 Jul 28, 2025 WI 3 DEERFIELD WI
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85262714 Jul 17, 2025 WI 3 MCFARLAND WI
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85184275 Jul 8, 2025 WI 2 COTTAGE GROVE WI
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.55C1-B No
85183145 Jul 8, 2025 WI 3 SUN PRAIRIE WI
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLSR No
84709435 May 15, 2025 WI 1 ELKHORN WI
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
2 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLL No
83583249 Jan 9, 2025 WI 2 VERONA WI
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLSR No
82935294 Oct 15, 2024 WI 3 STOUGHTON WI
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLML No
82602529 Sep 5, 2024 WI 2 WAUNAKEE WI
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81776958 May 29, 2024 WI 2 MCFARLAND WI
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.60(d) No
81345615 Apr 9, 2024 WI 2 MADISON WI
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.11(a)(1), 392.2 No
81090829 Mar 6, 2024 WI 2 MCFARLAND WI
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 383.95A-LCDL, 393.11A1-LRR, 392.2-SLLSR Yes
78822003 Jun 5, 2023 WI 2 MADISON SWEF
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (20 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
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
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 PDF
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
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
  1. Apr 8, 2025
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Jan 6, 2025
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Jan 6, 2025
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  4. Jan 6, 2025
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 92 days (through Apr 8, 2025)
  5. Dec 27, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Aug 5, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jun 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jun 1, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — GERMANTOWN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. May 29, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Jun 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  11. Jul 15, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  12. Jun 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

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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How to verify MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC

Is MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 840949 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC's safety rating?
MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC had?
13 roadside inspections are on file for MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC's out-of-service rate?
MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC's peak out-of-service rate is 8.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC based?
MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 868 PROGRESS WAY, SUN PRAIRIE, Wisconsin 53590. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC have valid operating authority?
MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC operate?
MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC self-reports 28 power units and 27 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC had any crashes?
20 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MENZEL ENTERPRISES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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