POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC
79-unit dry-bulk carrier based in La Crosse, WI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 734954
- MC
- MC335518
- Based
- La Crosse, WI
- Contact
- 6087882576 · info@thepotatoking.com
What this carrier is
POTATO KING TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-sized-fleet dry-bulk carrier based in La Crosse, WI. Operating footprint: 79 power units, 72 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC335518 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, fresh produce, dry bulk commodities, and paper products. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Aug 31, 2000).
Fleet composition on file: 1 owned truck, 50 owned trailers, 78 term-leased tractors, 182 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 197 motor carriers operating 79 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 51 | 30.60 | 166.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 13 | 10.44 | 124.5% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 4.74 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 90.94 | 56.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.46 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 79-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Driver Fitness and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 734954: 190 inspections across 20 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 13, 2026 in SD.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 55 |
| Hours-of-Service | 20 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35 |
| Total violations | 114 (20 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 10 reportable crashes . Most recent: Nov 25, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a dry-bulk carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, fresh produce, dry bulk commodities, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (232 trailers against 78 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 197 peer carriers operating 79 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 107 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 4 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 114 violations, 10 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet dry-bulk carrier running over-the-road lanes with 79 power units on file.
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