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IT'S THE COWS LLC
W55 N155 MCKINLEY BLVD, CEDARBURG, WI, 53012
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Due-diligence certificate
145
Power Units
157
Drivers
5
Crashes (24-Month)
$10,000,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
62
Inspections
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Public record
8 events tracked · latest Oct 28, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 7
- Sep 21, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Aug 26, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Aug 11, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Jun 29, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Nov 23, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Aug 14, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Jun 5, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
Insurance 1
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($10,000,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameIT'S THE COWS LLC
DOT Number563164
MC Number275741
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationCedarburg, Wisconsin
Added05/11/1994
MCS-15005/07/2026
Contact Details
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Physical AddressW55 N155 MCKINLEY BLVD, CEDARBURG, WI, 53012
Mailing Address420 W BROADWAY AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55411
Operating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC275741
CommonNot Active
ContractActive
BrokerNot Active
Operating32 years
All Docket Numbers
MC275741
Cargo Transported
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsDairy Products
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure .41 · 6 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Driver Fitness
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 6 · 9 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage5,580,000 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
157
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
157
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)5
Fatal1
Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS15.8% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review06/22/1995
Insurance
Amount$10,000,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 10/23/2026
CompanyNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Policy #7620262
Last checked10/28/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet145 units
Drivers157
Mileage5,580,000 mi
Operating32 years
MCS-15005/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)5
Fatal1
Injury2
Tow-Away2
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total43
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total19
Out of Service3
OOS Rate15.8%
National Avg20.7%
Below National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 06/22/1995 | Rated: 07/17/1995
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2023
12 · 2 OOS -
2024
26 · 2 OOS =
2025
21 · 1 OOS ▼
2026
13 · 0 OOS ▼
Crashes
2023
0 crashes -
2024
3 crashes ▲
2025
3 crashes =
2026
0 crashes ▼
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Sep 2026, 40 inspections, 3 resulted in out-of-service (7.5% OOS rate).
Vehicle Out-of-Service
3 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Crash Records (6)
Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | MINNEAPOLIS | MN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Dusk |
| 08/14/2025 | LA CROSSE | WI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 06/05/2025 | SAINT LOUIS PARK | MN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 08/15/2024 | FARGO | ND | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Rain | Wet | Dusk |
| 06/08/2024 | EAST BETHEL | MN | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Rain | Wet | Dark - Not Lighted |
| 03/25/2024 | 0094 | ND | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Freezing Rain | Water | Dawn |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
38 roadside violations across 40 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance
22 violations · 3 OOS
Unsafe Driving
16 violations · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (72)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21/2026 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | MOBRIDGE SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/26/2026 | MN | Walk-Around (Level II) | LE SUEUR MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/11/2026 | WI | Driver-Only (Level III) | ASHWAUBENON WI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/29/2026 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | LINO LAKES MN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/25/2026 | MN | Full (Level I) | ROCHESTER MN | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/16/2026 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | SAGINAW MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/14/2026 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | LITTLE FALLS MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/09/2026 | IL | Walk-Around (Level II) | US-20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/17/2026 | MN | Walk-Around (Level II) | CLOQUET MN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/09/2026 | ND | Walk-Around (Level II) | STANLEY ND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/08/2026 | WI | Driver-Only (Level III) | SAINT CROIX FALLS WI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/01/2026 | ND | Driver-Only (Level III) | FARGO ND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/01/2026 | MN | Full (Level I) | MOORHEAD MN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/15/2025 | ND | Walk-Around (Level II) | STANLEY ND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/09/2025 | WI | Walk-Around (Level II) | HUDSON WI | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/02/2025 | WI | Driver-Only (Level III) | MENOMONIE WI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/16/2025 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | MILACA MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/08/2025 | WI | Walk-Around (Level II) | TOWN OF LITTLE SUAMICO WI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/18/2025 | ND | Walk-Around (Level II) | HAGUE ND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/20/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | BATH SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/18/2025 | MN | Full (Level I) | BRAINERD MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/14/2025 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | BAXTER MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/24/2025 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CLOQUET MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/20/2025 | WI | Walk-Around (Level II) | NEWTON WI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/17/2025 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | MOORHEAD MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/21/2025 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WATERTOWN MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/05/2025 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | LINO LAKES MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/09/2025 | WI | Driver-Only (Level III) | WAUKESHA WI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/28/2025 | ND | Walk-Around (Level II) | MENOKEN ND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/27/2025 | MN | Full (Level I) | WEST LAKELAND MN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/21/2025 | WI | Driver-Only (Level III) | EDMUND WI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/27/2025 | ND | Walk-Around (Level II) | STANLEY ND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/21/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | LEMMON SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/09/2025 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | SAGINAW MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/20/2024 | ND | Walk-Around (Level II) | FARGO ND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/17/2024 | WI | Full (Level I) | ROBERTS WI | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/10/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CLOQUET MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/14/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | MOORHEAD MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/08/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | SAINT PAUL MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/06/2024 | MN | Full (Level I) | COLUMBUS MN | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/25/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CLOQUET MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/16/2024 | ND | Walk-Around (Level II) | BERTHOLD ND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/12/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CAMBRIDGE MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/20/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | MOORHEAD MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/06/2024 | MN | Full (Level I) | CLOQUET MN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/11/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CLOQUET MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/10/2024 | MN | Full (Level I) | GLYNDON MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/02/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | SAGINAW MN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/28/2024 | MN | Full (Level I) | RED RIVER WEIGH STATION | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/19/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | ST. MICHAEL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/19/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | HENDERSON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/18/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | MIDWAY RD/I-35 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/08/2024 | ND | Driver-Only (Level III) | FARGO ND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/29/2024 | MN | Full (Level I) | ROCHESTER | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/15/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | PEQUOT LAKES | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/13/2024 | WI | Walk-Around (Level II) | MANITOWOC WI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/12/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | MANKATO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/18/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | MOORHEAD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/15/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | ST. CLOUD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/03/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROGERS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/30/2023 | WI | Driver-Only (Level III) | NEOSHO WI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/21/2023 | WI | Driver-Only (Level III) | BARNS WI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/19/2023 | MN | Walk-Around (Level II) | ST. CROIX WEIGH STATION | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/30/2023 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | RED RIVER WEIGH STATION | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/30/2023 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | RED RIVER WEIGH STATION | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/29/2023 | ND | Walk-Around (Level II) | FARGO ND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/17/2023 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | BATTLE LAKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/10/2023 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | LITTLE FALLS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/09/2023 | MN | Walk-Around (Level II) | SB 52 INVER GROVE HEIGHTS | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/01/2023 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | MOORHEAD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/30/2023 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | 10 MILES SOUTHWEST GETTYSBURG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/24/2023 | ND | Walk-Around (Level II) | NAPOLEON, ND | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections41
Unsafe Driving
6 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
9 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H10763940 | $2,000,000 | 10/01/2022 | 10/01/2023 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H10763940 | $2,000,000 | 10/01/2022 | 11/01/2023 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H25307677 | $2,000,000 | 10/01/2020 | 10/01/2022 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D007A00015 | $750,000 | 09/24/2004 | 07/01/2006 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D007A00015 | $750,000 | 09/24/2004 | 10/25/2006 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | D004A00072 | $3,000,000 | 09/24/2002 | 09/24/2004 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | D004A00072 | $3,000,000 | 09/24/2002 | 10/20/2004 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H07962666 | $5,000,000 | 07/01/2012 | 10/01/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP5095851-00 | $2,000,000 | 07/01/2011 | 07/01/2012 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 01 MS IE3965 | $0 | 07/01/2011 | 04/03/2020 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | 6070004 | $1,000,000 | 07/01/2006 | 06/01/2011 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0385222 | $1,000,000 | 06/01/2011 | 07/07/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5ZL 854 521-02 | $1,000,000 | 05/10/1994 | 05/15/2003 | Name Changed |
| 34 | CARGO | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI-97703598 | $0 | 03/25/2003 | 07/01/2011 | Replaced |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC275741 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | 10/22/2004 | REVOKED | 07/13/2011 |
| MC275741 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/28/2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/05/2006 |
| MC275741 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 09/26/1994 | REVOKED | 07/29/2004 |
| MC275741 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | 07/19/2011 | - | - |
| MC275741 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | 03/30/1995 | - | - |
| MC275741 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | 03/30/1995 | - | - |
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