PERFORMANCE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

DOT 401278 FF 012678 MC 233829 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
43 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 9.3% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
19 units

Drivers: 29

Trailers: 56 (56 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

2040 W OKLAHOMA AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53215

Phone Number

(414) 385-5440

Mailing Address

2040 W OKLAHOMA AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53215

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(414) 385-5450

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

OTHER-GENERAL FREIGHT (EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD GOODS);AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 8 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
32 yrs, 8 mo

Broker

Active
24 yrs, 5 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2014-08-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-07-17 — PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER ACTIVE
2013-10-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2004-07-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2002-03-04 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1993-11-10 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1993-11-10 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1991-11-26 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2015-03-13 Cargo CP 3162323 N/A SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. - - ACTIVE
2015-03-13 Cargo CP 3162323 N/A SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. - - ACTIVE
2014-08-10 BIPD/Primary A 3162323 $1,000,000 SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. - - ACTIVE
2014-08-10 BIPD/Primary A 3162323 $1,000,000 SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. - - ACTIVE
2014-06-24 Trust Fund NA N/A HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK - - ACTIVE
2014-06-24 Trust Fund NA N/A HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK - - ACTIVE
2013-10-01 Trust Fund NA N/A HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK - - ACTIVE
2010-04-28 Cargo CP 3162322 N/A SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. - - ACTIVE
2010-04-28 BIPD/Primary A 3162323 $1,000,000 SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. - - ACTIVE
2014-06-12 BIPD/Primary A 3162323 $1,000,000 SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. 2014-06-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-04-28 CARGO SPP1004238 $1,000,000 SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2010-04-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-04-28 BIPD/Primary SPP1004238 $1,000,000 SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2009-04-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-04-28 CARGO CAP0750067 $1,000,000 MILWAUKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-04-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-04-28 CARGO CAP0750067 $1,000,000 MILWAUKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-04-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-07-24 SURETY 0488355 $1,000,000 WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2013-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-11-15 SURETY LP785732 $1,000,000 CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION 2004-07-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-07-24 SURETY 785732 $1,000,000 CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION 2001-11-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-04-28 CARGO CPP30440220082 $1,000,000 MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2005-04-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1993-07-23 CARGO 48-C044022 $1,000,000 MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1998-04-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1993-04-28 BIPD/Primary 48CO44022 $1,000,000 MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1998-04-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

9.3%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

43 inspections · 4 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

4 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

5 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 43 Last inspection: Apr 7, 2026 Total crashes: 58

FMCSA Inspection Records (43 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Apr 7, 2026

5033000561

3 viol.
Level 1 WI VOLVO 4V4WC9EG...

Mar 25, 2026

9994000495

2 viol.
Level 3 WI VOLVO 4V4WC9EG...

Mar 5, 2026

2733002516

Level 3 WI FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHTDV...

Feb 12, 2026

9109002808

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR...

Dec 16, 2025

2505002332

Level 2 WI HINO 5PVNV7AV...

Dec 5, 2025

5001410050

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4WC9EG...

Nov 3, 2025

2280016501

2 viol.
Level 3 WI HINO 5PVNV8JV...

Oct 30, 2025

5001410043

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4WC9EG...

Oct 29, 2025

CV44396232

Level 1 KY FRHT 3AKJGLDR...

Oct 28, 2025

2749003280

1 viol.
Level 2 WI VOLVO 4V4WC9EG...

Oct 22, 2025

2315000780

2 viol.
Level 2 WI HINO 5PVNV7AV...

Oct 1, 2025

7120003696

2 viol.
Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Sep 10, 2025

8101000084

4 viol.
Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Aug 25, 2025

2683000173

10 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 WI VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 23, 2025

4178851126

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

43

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

43

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (58 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Apr 9, 2026

IN • IN0904936086

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 16, 2024

WI • WI0000122754

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 11, 2022

IL • ILX002838929

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 15, 2021

WI • WI0000114384

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 1, 2021

KY • KY0072590081

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 11, 2020

WI • WI0000112726

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 25, 2020

WI • WI0000111874

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 19, 2019

WI • WI0000109082

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 25, 2019

WI • WI0000107653

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Nov 15, 2018

WI • WI0000106464

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 7, 2018

WI • WI0000105913

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 2, 2018

WI • WI0000104803

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 5, 2018

WI • WI0000103688

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Aug 23, 2017

WI • WI0000102179

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 5, 2017

IL • ILX000765298

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

24

Total Crashes

58

View all 58 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

31

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 12
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 14
OOS: 3

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

43
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

19
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

19

0 owned

Trailers

56

56 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

29

CDL Drivers: 29
Interstate: 11
Intrastate: 18
Driver Inspections

4

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 5
Interstate (<100 mi): 6
Intrastate (>100 mi): 7
Intrastate (<100 mi): 11

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Building Materials Grain/Feed Chemicals Paper Products Farm Supplies

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

OTHER-GENERAL FREIGHT (EXCEPT HOUSEHOLD GOODS) AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

19

Power Units

19

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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