CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 401278· FF12678· CARRIER· EIN 39-1675676
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PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

2040 W OKLAHOMA AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53215(414) 385-5440jhowe@performancefreight.comGREG FOX
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
Vehicle OOS
11.1%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
1
none fatal
Red flags
1 flag
see details below
78
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Broker payment signals

Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.

Proceed with checks
Broker bond
Trust on file
BMC-85 trust · HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Cancellation filed
None
bond since 06/24/2014
Authority
Active
3 past revocations
Registered
36 yrs
since 07/18/1990
  • Authority revoked 3 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
  • Bond has changed hands 5 times across 3 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.

These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.

Authority & insurance

MC233829

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
On file
required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 08/10/2014
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.· policy A 3162323
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 04/28/2010
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.· policy A 3162323
ON FILECargo — BMC-34eff 03/13/2015
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.· policy CP 3162323
ON FILECargo — BMC-34eff 04/28/2010
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.· policy CP 3162322
ON FILEProperty broker trust — BMC-85eff 06/24/2014
HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK· policy NA
ON FILEProperty broker trust — BMC-85eff 10/01/2013
HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK· policy NA
Authority history (8) ▾
07/17/2014PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDERGRANTED
07/17/2014CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/04/2014)
09/04/2013BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/16/2013)
06/28/2004BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/30/2004)
03/04/2002PROPERTY BROKERGRANTED
11/10/1993MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
11/10/1993MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
11/26/1991MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history7 insurers on record
Filing timeline (20)
  1. SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.$1MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 06/12/201403/13/2015
  2. SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/10/201408/31/2014
  3. SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/12/201408/10/2014
  4. SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/10/201408/10/2014
  5. SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/12/201406/12/2014
  6. WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    SURETY · eff 07/24/200410/01/2013
  7. SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/28/200904/28/2010
  8. SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 04/28/200904/28/2010
  9. SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/28/200805/29/2009
  10. MILWAUKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/28/200504/28/2009
  11. MILWAUKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 04/28/200704/28/2009
  12. SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/28/200804/28/2009
  13. SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/28/200904/28/2008
  14. MILWAUKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 04/28/200504/28/2007
  15. MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 04/28/199804/28/2005

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle18 inspections · 11.1% OOS · National 22%
Driver33 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

33 inspections · 36 violations (3 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.

33
Inspections
36
Violations
3
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

18
total

Most inspected in · top 4 states

  • WI19
  • IL5
  • IN4
  • KY2

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Waukesha County, WI

Medium impact

5 of 15 violations in the last 12 months (33%) came from inspections in Waukesha County, WI. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Waukesha County, WI to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 47% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing10 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless5 viol56%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× · 33%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 16%
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 7%
Speeding4 viol25%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 16%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 9%
Seat belt1 viol19%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 19%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 23 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 37% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing14 violations · 2 OOS (24 mo)
Brakes10 viol58%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 17%
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× · 13%
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)3× · 13%
Lighting / lamps2 viol21%
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 19%
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× · 2%
Tires2 OOS2 viol21%
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× · 10%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 10%
What to do
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 25 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Improving
3
Inspections
2
Violations
0
Out-of-service
2
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 50%Other 50%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation · 50% of recent
Do this
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
2Other
1 violation · 50% of recent
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

43
Inspections
49
Violations
3
Out-of-service
202
CSA points
58
Crashes
5
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

48 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

23 trailer 17 truck 8 incomplete vehicle
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 4×
4V4WC9EG8LN271248· 17955Z WI
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJGLDR2LDLY4765· 30959Z WI
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNLseen 4×
4V4NC9EH5LN247090· 54722Z WI
2024 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 3×
4V4WC9EG7RN634504· 67933Z WI
2016 HINO Conventional Type Truckseen 3×
5PVNV8JV9G4S56172· 31324Z WI
2022 STOUGHTON TRAILERS Stoughton Trailersseen 3×
1DW1A5320NSA97530· 817584 WI
2015 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2538FP116305· 763126 WI
2023 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2533P7818209· 827838 WI
2024 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2530R3032717· 842403 WI
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 2×
4V4WC9EG9LN270531· 12524Z WI
2015 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV482D4FL869837· 866045 WI
2020 HINO Conventional Type Truckseen 2×
5PVNV8JV7L5S60662· 78067Z WI
2022 STOUGHTON TRAILERS Stoughton Trailersseen 2×
1DW1A5322NSA97531· 817585 WI
2025 HINO Incomplete Vehicleseen 2×
5PVNV7AV7S5T51486· 89279Z WI
2026 VOLVO TRUCK VNRseen 2×
4V4WC9EG1TN707339· 709486ST WI
2024 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 2×
1FVACWFCXRHUT9015· GD94571 WI
2015 HINO Conventional Type Truck
5PVNV8JV9F4S55005· 91873X WI
2022 STOUGHTON TRAILERS Stoughton Trailers
1DW1A5326NSA97533· 817581 WI
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9EH5LN247087· T79282X WI
2020 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9EH6LN247096· 79282X WI
2024 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2532R3032718· 842355 WI
2023 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACXD21PDNV2631· 15933Z WI
2020 HINO Conventional Type Truck
5PVNJ8JT8L5S59501· GD81223 WI
2023 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2539P7818201· 826572 WI
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJGLDR5KSKJ7908· 31068Z WI
2023 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2534P7818204· 826575 WI
2022 STOUGHTON TRAILERS Stoughton Trailers
1DW1A5328NSA97534· 817582 WI
2022 VOLVO TRUCK VNR
4V4WC9EG2NN304781· 37195Z WI
2025 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2539S7261203· 852637 WI
2024 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACXFC1RDVB5728· 69233Z WI

+ 18 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

1

Tow-away

1

Injury

0

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
19
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
29
29 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
1.6M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi5 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi6 drivers
  • Intrastate · 100+ mi7 drivers
  • Intrastate · <100 mi11 drivers
Company officer
GREG FOX
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
D-U-N-S
621585785
Registered since
1990-07-18
Last MCS-150 update
2025-04-23
Census status
Active

Fleet: 19 trucks · 56 owned trailers · 12 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, addresses or officers with 11 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

11
Connected carriers
7
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
3
Strong links
Possible reincarnation pattern: RUSSELL PIPE SALES CORP (USDOT 41943, registered 1974) is inactive, shares this carrier’s officer, and predates it — worth checking whether this carrier re-registered to shed a prior record.
Strong· 3
1
FOX CONCRETE INC
USDOT 1441974Active· HEBRON, IN
Strong
Officer
2
PFS EXPEDITED SERVICES INC
USDOT 1544718Active· ST FRANCIS, WI
Strong
OfficerMailing
3
RUSSELL PIPE SALES CORP
USDOT 41943Inactive· ALEXANDER CITY, AL
Strong
Officer
Medium· 1
QUIK X TRANSPORTATION US INC
USDOT 511481Active· MILWAUKEE, WI
Medium
Address

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

31 events
  1. 04/23/2025MCS-150 update filed

    1.6M mi reported (2024)

  2. 03/13/2015Insurance filed — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.

    Cargo — BMC-34 · policy CP 3162323

  3. 03/13/2015Insurance cancelled — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.

    CARGO · policy A 3162323

  4. 08/31/2014Insurance cancelled — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy A 3162323

  5. 08/10/2014Insurance filed — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A 3162323

  6. 08/10/2014Insurance cancelled — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy A 3162323

  7. 08/10/2014Insurance replaced — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy A 3162323

  8. 07/17/2014PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER — GRANTED
  9. 07/17/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/04/2014)

  10. 06/24/2014Insurance filed — HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

    Property broker trust — BMC-85 · policy NA

  11. 06/12/2014Insurance replaced — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy A 3162323

  12. 10/01/2013Insurance filed — HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

    Property broker trust — BMC-85 · policy NA

  13. 10/01/2013Insurance cancelled — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

    SURETY · policy 0488355

  14. 09/04/2013BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/16/2013)

  15. 04/28/2010Insurance filed — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A 3162323

  16. 04/28/2010Insurance replaced — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy SPP1004238

  17. 05/29/2009Insurance cancelled — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy SPP1004238

  18. 04/28/2009Insurance replaced — MILWAUKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CAP0750067

  19. 04/28/2009Insurance replaced — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy SPP1004238

  20. 04/28/2008Insurance replaced — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy SPP1004238

  21. 04/28/2007Insurance replaced — MILWAUKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy CAP0750067

  22. 04/28/2005Insurance replaced — MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CPP30440220082

  23. 07/24/2004Insurance cancelled — CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION

    SURETY · policy LP785732

  24. 06/28/2004BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/30/2004)

  25. 03/04/2002PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
  26. 11/15/2001Insurance cancelled — CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION

    SURETY · policy 785732

  27. 04/28/1998Insurance replaced — MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 48CO44022

  28. 11/10/1993MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  29. 11/10/1993MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  30. 11/26/1991MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2005-02-15
Last review
2020-03-17
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-04-23
Reported mileage
1,580,441 mi (2024)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 22, 2026, 10:31 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.