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KARLS TRANSPORT INC

975 AMRON AVE · Antigo, WI 54409

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  • MC #195565
  • USDOT #294345 USDOT Active
  • 168
    Power Units
  • 129
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KARLS TRANSPORT INC is a Antigo, WI freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Wisconsin. This company has 168 truck(s) in their fleet and 129 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-195565 and their USDOT number is 294345.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/12/2026 · last updated Aug 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/12/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 12,491,616 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Wisconsin — 36 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 5 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 5 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 5 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 24 states over the past 24 months: WI (36), IL (29), IN (24), TN (18), MS (9), GA (8), MO (7), OH (7), AL (7), LA (6), KY (5), SD (5), +12 more. Home base: Antigo, Wisconsin.

Safety Record

25 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 11
    Tow
  • 14
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.46 26 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.29 15 Vehicle Maintenance 2.98 23 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.18 4

Inspection Summary

  • 184
    Total
  • 125
    Clean
  • 59
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 48 unique codes

Critical 14

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS9× OOS×9 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.2× OOS×2 SW 1

Hours of Service 16

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 Time2× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner7× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.3× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation14× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber4× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
KARLS TRANSPORT INC
975 AMRON AVE
ANTIGO, WI 54409
Mailing Address
KARLS TRANSPORT INC
PO BOX 333
ANTIGO, WI 54409

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Same physical address 1

These carriers are registered at the same street + ZIP.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
KARL'S TRUCK REPAIR INC
Antigo, WI
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:8811521513495933

Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
KARL'S TRUCK REPAIR INC
Antigo, WI
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:8811521513495933

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