Karls Transport Inc
USDOT 294345 · MC-195565 · Antigo, Wisconsin · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Karls Transport Inc is a corporation based in Antigo, Wisconsin, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 168 power units and 129 drivers, which ranks it #62 by fleet size among 267 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Wisconsin. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 179 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 22.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 13 tow-away), or 7.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, building materials, fresh produce, liquids / gases, meat, us mail and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Karls Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 294345 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-195565 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 975 Amron Ave, Antigo, WI 54409 |
| Phone | (715) 623-2033 |
| First registered | Jun 3, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 12, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 294345.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 168 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 550 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.77 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 12,491,616 miles reported for 2025 – about 74,355 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 129 CDL drivers; 129 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Wisconsin carriers with 50+ units (267).
| Measure | Karls Transport Inc | Same size, US | WI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 22.2% | 18.8% | 17.1% | 18% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.2% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 14% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.7 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 73% higher than average |
| Inspections | 179 | 179 with a driver check, 72 with a vehicle check, 92 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 27, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Karls Transport Inc?
Karls Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 294345 and operating authority MC-195565.
How many trucks does Karls Transport Inc have?
It reports 168 power units (168 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 550 trailers, with 129 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 12, 2026).
Where is Karls Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Antigo, Wisconsin 54409.
What is the out-of-service rate of Karls Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 22.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.