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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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RETHWISCH TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 1978594 · MC699549 · EIN 90-0531803 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
26740 FOREST AVE, TOMAH, WI, 54660
(608) 343-2350 · WILLIAM RETHWISCH JR
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
37 / 27
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
47 / 429
Crashes (24 mo)
5 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy CPP146098A · eff 11/01/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance463 pts
Unsafe Driving64 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance53 pts
Other36 pts
Driver Fitness2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 110 |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 178.345-6-HMP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
WI21
MN13
NM2
MT2
WY2
KS2
IL1
NE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.52 | 1.52 | ≈16–23% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.30 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.81 | 3.97 | ≈46–50% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.76 | 0.84 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Scott County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Scott County, MN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 63% · Seat belt 22% · Following / lane / reckless 16%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 42% (7 OOS) · Brakes 32% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 9 inspections, 25 violations, 1 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance15 viol · 7 OOS · 60%
393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 396.3A1-TAOCV ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.858).
2. Other6 viol · 24%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance2 viol · 8%
178.345-6-HMP ×2
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 178.345-6-HMP ×2, 396.3A1-TAOCV ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | SHAKOPEE, MN | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | LA GRANGE, WI | ✓ | ||
| 03/17/2026 | BAYFIELD, WI | ✓ | ||
| 09/15/2025 | WEST ALLIS, WI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/25/2024 | OCONOMOWOC, WI | ✓ |
Equipment — 53 vehicles seen in inspections
27 trailer16 incomplete vehicle8 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
WILLIAM RETHWISCH JR
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
27
Registered since
2009-12-28
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
10/21/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2024)
12/03/2021 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP64751A
11/01/2021 — Insurance filed — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CPP146098A
11/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP64751A
11/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6080684
12/15/2018 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA0214580
11/01/2018 — Insurance filed — FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 6080684
11/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA0214580
11/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6080684
01/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP74733A
12/15/2017 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP74733A
12/05/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/15/2017)
12/05/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/15/2017)
03/30/2015 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP74733A
01/15/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/15/2010 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
12/28/2009 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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