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WHEELZ DOWN LLC

N6999 METOVALE RD · Ripon, WI 54971

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  • MC #1168148
  • USDOT #3520148 USDOT Active
  • 11
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

WHEELZ DOWN LLC is a Ripon, WI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Wisconsin. This company has 11 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1168148 and their USDOT number is 3520148.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/06/2026 · last updated Jul 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/06/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 85,000 (2026)

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 — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 20 states over the past 24 months: WI (5), MO (5), TN (4), IL (4), OH (3), IN (3), KS (2), SD (2), NC (2), TX (2), IA (1), AR (1), +8 more. Home base: Ripon, Wisconsin.

Safety Record

32 Severe Violations Updated Aug 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 22.51 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 4.5 24 Vehicle Maintenance 7.54 21 Drugs / Alcohol 0.19 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 5.75 20

Inspection Summary

  • 42
    Total
  • 8
    Clean
  • 34
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 77 unique codes

Critical 30

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 395.13D2-OOSOOOS Order (HOS) - Operating a CMV after being placed out-of-service and before preparing a record of duty status1× SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL10× OOS×10 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.91(a)Operating a cmv with improper CDL group3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 392.2-NCDLRLicense - Restriction (non-CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed13× OOS×13 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.40F-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSJMDriveline/Driveshaft - Any horizontal or vertical movement of slip joint yoke shaft of greater than 1/2 inch, with hand pressure only.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 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.6× OOS×6 SW 1
  • 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement2× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 15

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× 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
  • 395.3A2-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 Time1× SW 7
  • 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.3× SW 1
  • 395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids2× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× 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
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNCDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 24

  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9B-LFTSOLighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.9B-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.9B-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance7× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 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-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
  • 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Driver Fitness 1

  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
WHEELZ DOWN LLC
N6999 METOVALE RD
RIPON, WI 54971
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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