HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/172523-ptx-services-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:53 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
PTX SERVICES LLC
Doing business as PTX SERVICES
Carrier & Broker
Broker under MC809141 · Broker & Motor carrier under MC177463
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
MC177463: Broker, Motor carrier active
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (920) 892-3000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC809141 or MC177463.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC177463 | — | Northland Insurance Company Policy WF017762 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Aug 11, 2026 | Active FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 |
| Surety Bond | MC809141 | — | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP Policy 7901115022 · 84 | — | Oct 2, 2022 | Active Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 / FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 of 44 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
0 of 92 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | WI | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | WI | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 29, 2026 | WI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 25, 2026 | OH | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Wisconsin average covers 42,165 vehicle and 76,889 driver inspections of all Wisconsin-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
53 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 67 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Wisconsin share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 5 | 45.3% | 63.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | 34.0% | 21.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 0 | 20.8% | 11.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 5 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Wisconsin column is the mix across all Wisconsin-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Grafton, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Des Moines, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Chesterton (Porter), IN | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Burns Harbor (Porter), IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 172523 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC809141, MC177463 |
| Legal name | PTX SERVICES LLC |
| DBA name | PTX SERVICES |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 88 |
| Drivers | 41 |
| Annual mileage | 3,771,197 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 28, 2011) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 10, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherUnspecified
Questions about PTX SERVICES LLC
Is PTX SERVICES LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. PTX SERVICES LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does PTX SERVICES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC809141: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority). MC177463: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PTX SERVICES LLC is old or missing?
Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking PTX SERVICES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 172523. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (920) 892-3000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC809141 or MC177463, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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