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TRI HI TRANSPORTATION INC

N3163 STATE HIGHWAY 107 · Merrill, WI 54452

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #230833
  • USDOT #456621 USDOT Active
  • 58
    Power Units
  • 58
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TRI HI TRANSPORTATION INC is a Merrill, WI freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Wisconsin. This company has 58 truck(s) in their fleet and 58 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-230833 and their USDOT number is 456621.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/04/2026 · last updated Oct 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/04/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,350,693 (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 California — 24 inspections (past 24 months) California — 24 inspections (past 24 months) California — 24 inspections (past 24 months) California — 24 inspections (past 24 months) California — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 17 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 9 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 27 states over the past 24 months: CA (24), UT (21), NE (18), MT (17), WA (17), ND (17), WI (13), IA (9), MN (9), SD (8), NV (7), OR (4), +15 more. Home base: Merrill, Wisconsin.

Safety Record

37 Severe Violations Updated Oct 16, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.19 24 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.64 27 Vehicle Maintenance 4.46 45 Drugs / Alcohol 0.01 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.22 4

Inspection Summary

  • 192
    Total
  • 109
    Clean
  • 83
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 78 unique codes

Critical 26

  • 392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 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
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TRPETTires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 392.5(a)(3)Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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

Hours of Service 14

  • 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 Time5× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× 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 Time2× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× 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, other10× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2DIBDriver - Improper backing1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 29

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.209B-STWLSteering - Steering wheel lash (free play) exceeds regulatory limit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199812× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir 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 a fault.3× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)2× 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
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BSRFSADAir Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc)1× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× 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
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled2× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
TRI HI TRANSPORTATION INC
N3163 STATE HIGHWAY 107
MERRILL, WI 54452
Mailing Address
TRI HI TRANSPORTATION INC
N3163 STATE HIGHWAY 107
MERRILL, WI 54452-8725

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Merrill, WI
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