HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/294345-karls-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 00:00 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
KARLS TRANSPORT INC
Carrier & Broker
Common carrier & Contract carrier & Broker under MC195565
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.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (715) 623-2033, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC195565.
- 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) | MC195565 | Primary | INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA 2816666 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 15, 2022 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC195565 | — | OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY Policy MLI1215471 · 84 | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
15 of 72 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
4 of 177 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | IN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | WI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | FL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 6, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 42,218 vehicle and 76,980 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
92 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 21 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 141 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 33 | 15 | 35.9% | 63.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 28 | 0 | 30.4% | 21.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 25 | 0 | 27.2% | 11.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 13 | 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 | 10 | 10 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 6 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 4 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2IIELDTN | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 3 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Fox Crossing, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Gratis, OH | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Fort Wayne, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | North Manchester, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Walnut Cove, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Nameoki Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Quitman, GA | 0 | 3 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Bradley, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Terre Haute, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Thornton Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 294345 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC195565 |
| Legal name | KARLS TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 168 |
| Drivers | 129 |
| Annual mileage | 12,491,616 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 27, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 3, 1987 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherMotors
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about KARLS TRANSPORT INC
Is KARLS TRANSPORT INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. KARLS TRANSPORT INC 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 KARLS TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC195565: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about KARLS TRANSPORT INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking KARLS TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 294345. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (715) 623-2033, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC195565, 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.
Other companies using (715) 623-2033
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARL'S TRUCK REPAIR INC Carrier |
Antigo, WI | 3495933 | MC1152151 | 8 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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