Freight Carrier/cargo Tank · Appleton, WI
U S TRANSPORTATION LLC
425 BETTER WAY · Appleton, WI 54915
Authorized: Property
(920) 841-7399
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- MC #278942
- USDOT #48357 USDOT Active
- 1085Power Units
- 1404Drivers
- Carrier/cargo TankEntity Type
About this carrier
U S TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Appleton, WI freight carrier/cargo tank that is authorized for property in the state of Wisconsin. This company has 1085 truck(s) in their fleet and 1404 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-278942 and their USDOT number is 48357.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/23/2025 · last updated May 27, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
- MCS-150 Filed 12/23/2025
- MCS-150 Mileage 48,294,863 (2024)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
- Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Liquids/Gases
- Chemicals
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 48 states over the past 24 months: CA (241), NY (138), FL (78), MD (70), CO (43), NJ (42), GA (38), PA (34), NE (20), NV (18), IL (17), WI (17), +36 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Appleton, Wisconsin.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 13Injury
- 22Tow
- 35Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
0.4
101
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.02
12
Vehicle Maintenance
0.62
195
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
0.06
34
Inspection Summary
- 2Total
- 1Clean
- 325With violations
24-month window ending May 15, 2026
Violations Cited 134 unique codes
Critical 38
- 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.
- 173.24(b)(1)Release of Hazardous Materials from package
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure
- 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 396.3A1-STLTSteering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 395.8K2-HOSPVIHOS (Passenger) - Failed to have in possession a record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty
- 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 391.11B1-AAge - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce
- 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.
- 391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment
- 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
- 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.
- 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken
- 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub
- 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.
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 18
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles
- 392.2LCImproper lane change
- 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane
- 392.2PImproper passing
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing
- 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns
- 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Hours of Service 6
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
- 395.34CHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD.
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
Vehicle Maintenance 67
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 393.24D-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly aimed
- 393.25(a)Improper Lamp Mounting
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.55B-BHydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.30Improper battery installation
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing
- 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing
- 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing
- 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required
- 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment
- 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment
- 393.201(b)Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9B-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) obscured
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap
- 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting
- 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 392.9(a)Failing to secure load
- 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing
Hazardous Materials 1
- 172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"
Driver Fitness 4
- 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.
- 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.
- 391.41A-FOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate.
- 392.2-MCSRMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations
Locations
Physical Address
U S TRANSPORTATION LLC425 BETTER WAY
APPLETON, WI 54915
Mailing Address
Same as physical.