IT'S THE COWS LLC

DOT 563164 MC 275741 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
80 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 10.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
145 units

Drivers: 157

Trailers: 428 (428 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $10,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

W55 N155 MCKINLEY BLVD, CEDARBURG, WI, 53012

Phone Number

(262) 377-5040

Mailing Address

420 W BROADWAY AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55411

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
31 yrs, 10 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2011-07-19 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2011-07-13 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2006-10-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-07-29 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
1995-03-30 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1995-03-30 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC275741 2011-07-13

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: $10,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
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
2023-10-01 BIPD/Primary 7620262 $10,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
2022-10-01 BIPD/Primary ISA H10763940 $750,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-11-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2020-10-01 BIPD/Primary ISA H25307677 $750,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-07-01 BIPD/Primary ISA H07962666 $750,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-07-01 CARGO 01 MS IE3965 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2020-04-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-07-01 BIPD/Primary BAP5095851-00 $750,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2012-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-06-01 BIPD/Primary CA0385222 $750,000 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-07-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-07-01 BIPD/Primary 6070004 $750,000 AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. 2011-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-09-24 BIPD/Primary D007A00015 $750,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2006-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-03-25 CARGO MXI-97703598 $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2011-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-09-24 BIPD/Primary D004A00072 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… 2004-10-20 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1994-05-10 BIPD/Primary 5ZL 854 521-02 $750,000 LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 2003-05-15 NAMECHG CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

10.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

80 inspections · 8 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

16 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 80 Last inspection: Jun 29, 2026 Total crashes: 129

FMCSA Inspection Records (80 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 29, 2026

0025000882

1 viol.
Level 3 MN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDR...

May 25, 2026

0287001483

6 viol.
Level 1 MN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDR...

Mar 16, 2026

1664000901

Level 3 MN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDR...

Mar 14, 2026

0546000968

Level 3 MN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDR...

Mar 9, 2026

5005400399

Level 2 IL INT 3HAEVTAR...

Feb 17, 2026

1658000740

2 viol.
Level 2 MN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDR...

Feb 9, 2026

FT08000998

Level 2 ND FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDR...

Jan 8, 2026

2406001703

1 viol.
Level 3 WI FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDR...

Jan 1, 2026

1603000616

1 viol.
Level 1 MN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDR...

Jan 1, 2026

TR82002281

Level 3 ND FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDR...

Dec 15, 2025

FT08000991

Level 2 ND FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDR...

Dec 9, 2025

2566000696

5 viol.
Level 2 WI FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDR...

Dec 2, 2025

2758000081

1 viol.
Level 3 WI FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDR...

Oct 16, 2025

0351000667

Level 3 MN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDR...

Oct 8, 2025

2213007223

2 viol.
Level 2 WI FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDR...
Total Inspections

80

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

80

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (129 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.

Nov 23, 2025

MN • MN0253270061

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 14, 2025

WI • WI0000126099

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 5, 2025

MN • MN0251560156

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 15, 2024

ND • ND0001156608

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

No

Jun 8, 2024

MN • MN0241600192

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Mar 25, 2024

ND • ND0001151528

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 11, 2023

WI • WI0000120184

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 20, 2023

MN • MN0230790066

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 13, 2022

ND • ND0001123109

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 30, 2021

ND • ND0001117078

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 27, 2021

MN • MN0213610116

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 23, 2021

MN • MN0213570104

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 3, 2021

WI • WI0000113710

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 8, 2021

WI • WI0000113228

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 14, 2021

MN • MN0210140320

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

8

Injury Crashes

56

Total Crashes

129

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

24

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 19
OOS: 3

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
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

80
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

145
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

145

135 owned

Trailers

428

428 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

157

CDL Drivers: 157
Interstate: 157
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

16

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 137
Interstate (<100 mi): 20
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Fresh Produce Refrigerated Beverages Paper Products Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

145

Power Units

145

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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