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TRI HI TRANSPORTATION INC

N3163 STATE HIGHWAY 107 · Merrill, WI 54452

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #230833
  • USDOT #456621 USDOT Active
  • 58
    Power Units
  • 58
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TRI HI TRANSPORTATION INC is a Merrill, WI freight carrier that is authorized for property 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 May 31, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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 Wisconsin — home base

Home base   Based in Merrill, Wisconsin. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

31 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.51 17 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.57 23 Vehicle Maintenance 4.85 40 Drugs / Alcohol 0.11 2 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.19 3

Inspection Summary

  • 180
    Total
  • 107
    Clean
  • 73
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 70 unique codes

Critical 22

  • 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 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
  • 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
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× 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-TRPETTires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 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
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× 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
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes1× 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 13

  • 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 Time4× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× 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
  • 395.3A1-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
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× 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

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 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, other7× SW 5
  • 392.2DIBDriver - Improper backing1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 27

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 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
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19989× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× 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
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 393.205C-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
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible1× 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

  • 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.1× SW 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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