Potato King Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 734954 · La Crosse, WI 54601 · 6087882576

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Potato King Transportation INC (DOT# 734954) in La Crosse, Wisconsin has 191 inspections on record with 121 violations and a 3.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 9 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

191 Inspections
3.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
9 Crashes
79 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 3.1%
Carrier: 3.1% (6 of 191) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.1%
Carrier: 2.1% (4 of 191) National: 6.4%
72% OOS rate better than 72% of carriers in Wisconsin
15% crash rate better than 15% of carriers in Wisconsin

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

121 total violations across 191 inspections
21 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
39
Unsafe Driving
58
Hours of Service
20
Driver Fitness
4

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 20 states
Level 1: 27 (14%) Level 2: 50 (26%) Level 3: 114 (60%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 NM 1 0 1
03/13/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/05/2026 CA 2 0 0
02/25/2026 KS 2 0 0
02/25/2026 WI 3 0 1
02/15/2026 SD 3 0 0
02/07/2026 KS 3 0 0
02/04/2026 UT 3 0 0
02/04/2026 WA 3 0 0
01/30/2026 ND 3 0 0
25-NOV-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
25-NOV-25 WI 0 0 0
18-OCT-24 WI 0 0 0
18-JUN-25 NV 0 0 0
18-JUN-24 WY 0 0 0
16-NOV-24 NE 0 0 0
10-MAY-25 WY 0 0 0
08-NOV-25 WI 0 0 0
04-FEB-25 WI 0 0 0
04-AUG-25 CA 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC335518
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Hartford Fire Insurance Company $1,000 04/01/2014

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 79
Drivers 72
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 03/13/1998
MCS-150 Filed 20250814 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 8,546,764
Address N1078 Justin Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601