HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/401278-performance-freight-systems-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 02:07 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
Carrier & Broker
Contract carrier under FF12678 · Common carrier & Contract carrier & Broker under MC233829
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.
MC233829: Common carrier, Contract carrier, Broker active
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (414) 385-5440, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is FF12678 or MC233829.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | FF12678 | — | SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. Policy CP 3162323 · 34 | — | Mar 13, 2015 | Active |
| Cargo | MC233829 | — | SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. Policy CP 3162322 · 34 | — | Apr 28, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | FF12678 | Primary | SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. Policy A 3162323 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 10, 2014 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC233829 | Primary | SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. Policy A 3162323 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 28, 2010 | Active |
| Trust Fund | FF12678 | — | HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Policy NA · 85 | — | Jun 24, 2014 | Active |
| Trust Fund | MC233829 | — | HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Policy NA · 85 | — | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 18 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
0 of 32 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | WI | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | WI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | WI | 1 | 2 | No |
| Apr 7, 2026 | WI | 1 | 3 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | WI | 3 | 2 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | WI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 12, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 16, 2025 | WI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 5, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 3, 2025 | WI | 3 | 2 | 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
28 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 37 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 | 14 | 3 | 50.0% | 63.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 35.7% | 21.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 3.6% | 0.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| 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 - 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 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TFL | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172600C1HMER | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39532BELDDFR | 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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | Hammond, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 401278 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | FF12678, MC233829 |
| Legal name | PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 19 |
| Drivers | 29 |
| Annual mileage | 1,580,441 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 15, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 18, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 23, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
Is PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SYSTEMS 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 PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's operating authority allow?
FF12678: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers). MC233829: 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 PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SYSTEMS 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 PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 401278. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (414) 385-5440, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches FF12678 or MC233829, 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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