It's the Cows LLC
USDOT 563164 · MC-275741 · Cedarburg, Wisconsin · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
It's the Cows LLC is a corporation based in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 145 power units and 157 drivers, which ranks it #68 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 41 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 2.1 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, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | It's the Cows LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 563164 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-275741 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | W55 N155 Mckinley Blvd, Cedarburg, WI 53012 |
| Phone | (262) 377-5040 |
| First registered | May 11, 1994 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 563164.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 135 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 428 | 22 | 0 |
- 1.08 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 5,506,731 miles reported for 2025 – about 37,977 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 96% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 157 CDL drivers; 137 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 20 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 | It's the Cows LLC | Same size, US | WI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.7% | 18.8% | 17.1% | 12% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.1% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.1 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 54% lower than average |
| Inspections | 41 | 41 with a driver check, 18 with a vehicle check, 25 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 17, 1995) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of It's the Cows LLC?
It's the Cows LLC is registered with USDOT number 563164 and operating authority MC-275741.
How many trucks does It's the Cows LLC have?
It reports 145 power units (139 tractors, 6 straight trucks) and 450 trailers, with 157 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 7, 2026).
Where is It's the Cows LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Cedarburg, Wisconsin 53012.
What is the out-of-service rate of It's the Cows LLC?
Over 24 months, 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.