HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/323903-k-w-rusch-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:27 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
K W RUSCH INC
Carrier & Broker
Contract carrier & Broker under MC198282
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, (920) 848-9950, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC198282.
- 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) | MC198282 | Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA865107101 · 91X | $750,000 | Apr 6, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC198282 | — | LEXINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CORPORATION Policy L266011--2113 · 84 | — | Oct 1, 2024 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 2 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
0 of 4 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
4 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 24, 2025 | WI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2025 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 28, 2024 | WI | 3 | 3 | 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
6 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 33.3% | 11.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 33.3% | 21.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | 3.1% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | 63.4% |
5 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C2B | 1 | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 323903 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC198282 |
| Legal name | K W RUSCH INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 220,232 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 11, 2019) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 3, 1988 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 17, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about K W RUSCH INC
Is K W RUSCH INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. K W RUSCH 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 K W RUSCH INC's operating authority allow?
MC198282: 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 K W RUSCH 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. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking K W RUSCH INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 323903. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (920) 848-9950, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC198282, 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 (920) 848-9950
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWR TRANSPORT LLC Carrier |
Oconto Falls, WI | 4051642 | MC1535449 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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