Potato King Transportation Inc
USDOT 734954 · MC-335518 · La Crosse, Wisconsin · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Potato King Transportation Inc is a corporation based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 79 power units and 72 drivers, which ranks it #140 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 88 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 12.1% of vehicle inspections and 3.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 11.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Potato King Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 734954 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-335518 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | N1078 Justin Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601 |
| Phone | (608) 788-2576 |
| First registered | Mar 13, 1998 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 734954.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 78 | 0 |
| Trailers | 50 | 182 | 0 |
- 0.91 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 16% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 72 CDL drivers; 72 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Wisconsin carriers with 50+ units (267).
| Measure | Potato King Transportation I | Same size, US | WI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.1% | 20.5% | 17.1% | 41% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.4% | 3.3% | 1.1% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 139% higher than average |
| Inspections | 88 | 88 with a driver check, 33 with a vehicle check, 41 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 31, 2000) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Potato King Transportation Inc?
Potato King Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 734954 and operating authority MC-335518.
How many trucks does Potato King Transportation Inc have?
It reports 79 power units (78 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 232 trailers, with 72 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 14, 2025).
Where is Potato King Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601.
What is the out-of-service rate of Potato King Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 12.1% of vehicle inspections and 3.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.