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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 734954 · MC335518 · EIN 39-1910014 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
N1078 JUSTIN RD, LA CROSSE, WI, 54601
(608) 788-2576 · AARON HERLITZKE
85
Low risk
Risk factors
10 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
79 / 72
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
87 / 442
Crashes (24 mo)
10
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy 83UENOB8089 · eff 04/01/2014
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving230 pts
Vehicle Maintenance178 pts
Driver Fitness70 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance25 pts
Other9 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 88 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 25 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 383.51A-SIN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 383.91A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
Most inspected states
WI22
SD10
NV8
UT7
MT6
CA5
NM5
ND5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.42 | 2.42 | ≈34–41% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.20 | 0.20 | ≈26–33% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.45 | 0.46 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.65 | 1.57 | ≈14–18% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-03. “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 WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from WI 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 69% · Seat belt 12% · Following / lane / reckless 12%
• 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 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 72% · False log / RODS 28%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 22% · Tires 22% (4 OOS) · Suspension / axle 20% (4 OOS)
• 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”
Projected: could improve up to 6 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: 13 inspections, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 44%
392.2-SLLS2 ×3, 392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.815).
2. Other2 viol · 22%
392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 11%
383.23A2-LCDLN
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.338).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 10 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2026 | KAUKAUNA, WI | ✓ | ||
| 03/12/2026 | 11.54 W ARLINGTON, OR | ✓ | ||
| 11/25/2025 | KAUKAUNA, WI | ✓ | ||
| 11/08/2025 | KAUKAUNA, WI | ✓ | ||
| 08/04/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 06/18/2025 | WELLS, NV | ✓ | ||
| 05/10/2025 | CHEYENNE, WY | ✓ | ||
| 02/04/2025 | LA CROSSE, WI | ✓ | ||
| 11/16/2024 | NE | ✓ | ||
| 10/18/2024 | BYRON, WI | ✓ |
Equipment — 79 vehicles seen in inspections
40 trailer39 truck
Company profile
Officer
AARON HERLITZKE
Annual mileage
8.5M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
72
Registered since
1998-03-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI TRANSPORT INC | 3091915 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TOM HOFFMAN TRUCKING LLC | 848890 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/14/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
8.5M mi reported (2022)
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/30/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 7105451272
04/03/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/09/2014)
04/03/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/09/2014)
04/01/2014 — Insurance filed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 83UENOB8089
04/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary · policy ACP BA 7105451272
03/22/2012 — Insurance cancelled — REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CBA0915742
02/24/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/15/2012)
02/24/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/15/2012)
04/30/2011 — Insurance cancelled — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
CARGO · policy CP3147507
03/22/2011 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASJ-Z91-451357-01
03/22/2010 — Insurance replaced — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ASKZ91451357019
03/22/2009 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy Y-810-1779M134-TIL-08
04/24/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
04/24/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
04/16/2008 — Insurance cancelled — REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CCI 0190203
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