Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 1009265)

MARATHON CHEESE TRANSPORT LLC

DBA: MARATHON CHEESE TRANSPORT

U.S. DOT#: 1009265

Address: 900 WEISENBERGER ROAD
MARATHON, WI 54448
Number of Vehicles: 56
Number of Drivers: 47
Number of Inspections: 88

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 01/30/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY

(Rating Date: 01/16/2003)

Out of Service Rates

Type	OOS %	National Avg %
Vehicle	6.5	23.2
Driver	2.2	6.4
Hazmat		4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 01/30/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type	Yes/No	MC#/MX#
Property	Yes	MC-166290, MC-425927
Passenger	No
Household Goods	No
Broker	No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 26, 2025

On-Road Performance
1.82 Measure	Not Public	0.45 Measure	1.41 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.12 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 13 Safety Event Group: 9-21 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 64.5 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 88 with HOS Compliance Violations: 8 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 44 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 9 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 88 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 88 with Driver Fitness Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 38


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.	2	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2C	Failure to obey traffic control device	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2LV	Lane Restriction violation	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLFC	State/Local Laws - Following too closely.	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.	7	0	4	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3	State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit.	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLSWZ	State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone.	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
395.22H2-ELDNISDT	HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver''s hours-of-service records to an authorized safety official	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.30B1-ELDDFR	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the informaiton.	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.30B2-ELDDFC24	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.32B-ELDDFR	HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD	1	0	5	HOS Compliance
395.3A1-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time:	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.3A3HOSPRNP	Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.3A3I-HOSPDIT	HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time:	1	1	7	HOS Compliance
395.3(a)(3)(ii)	Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.8(a)	HOS (Form) - Paper Log / Logging Programs Form and Manner	1	0	1	HOS Compliance
395.8(e)(1)PC	HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS	2	0	7	HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL.	1	1	8	Driver Fitness
393.45B2-B	Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	2	2	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth.	1	0	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LLPL	Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI	Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML	Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSIR	Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9(a)	Inoperative Brake Lamps	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L	Lubrication - Oil or grease leak.	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 88


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

12/22/2025	WI2633000231	WI	43856Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak						3
12/17/2025	MTU819700838	MT	69125Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/16/2025	MTU716901362	MT	88117Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/15/2025	NDTR36007352	ND	88117Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/10/2025	NDMC08002409	ND	69125Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
12/2/2025	MN0191000519	MN	26174Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner						1
11/19/2025	IA000P165ZG9	IA	56464Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/16/2025	SD5310001415	SD	88118Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/8/2025	WI2340002207	WI	43852Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
10/2/2025	NDFT19002127	ND	88117Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/23/2025	MTU529700999	MT	69125Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/16/2025	MOW211005591	MO	63759X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/16/2025	SDHP04100216	SD	56279Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
9/15/2025	KSHP01750244	KS	43855Z	WI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
9/9/2025	CAUCV0000960	CA	70963X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/27/2025	ID4120000636	ID	56465Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.						1
8/25/2025	MOW174004312	MO	88117Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth						8
8/19/2025	KSHP03470544	KS	87589X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.32B-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD						5
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
8/14/2025	MTU712601001	MT	86214X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/11/2025	MOW044000859	MO	87589X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/7/2025	CANDA2007678	CA	86212X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/5/2025	CANDA2007662	CA	10893Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/30/2025	MN1663000740	MN	63759X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative						2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.						1
7/21/2025	MS2006013035	MS	87589X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/13/2025	WI2431004608	WI	69123Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLSWZ State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone						10
6/26/2025	MN0287000907	MN	26173Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/24/2025	SD5740000792	SD	51759X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/18/2025	WI2340002075	WI	63761X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/16/2025	WI5045000006	WI	88118Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A3HOSPRNP Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation						1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS						7
6/9/2025	IL4037220795	IL	69125Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
6/5/2025	MN0586000463	MN	69125Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
5/28/2025	NV9352020101	NV	63762X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/27/2025	WI2624004141	WI	69126Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
5/14/2025	NDTR66004478	ND	26176Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
5/8/2025	MTU712600881	MT	76661Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
5/6/2025	NV7023028974	NV	63762X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/14/2025	WI2637001069	WI	51759X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
4/10/2025	SD1070000591	SD	56464Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LTSIR Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.						6
3/28/2025	NV7217028679	NV	63760X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/27/2025	KSHP93323310	KS	56279Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/26/2025	IA000P165XVJ	IA	88117Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
3/4/2025	MS2006012697	MS	87585X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/13/2025	WI2466009279	WI	41892X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/13/2025	WI2641008144	WI	63760X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
2/11/2025	SD5740000564	SD	82530Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/3/2025	SD5310000922	SD	10894Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/31/2025	MN0460000167	MN	26175Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/30/2025	MTU712600740	MT	26178Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/27/2025	WI2551001562	WI	87588X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/13/2025	MN0107000391	MN	10895Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
12/12/2024	NDFT55001633	ND	56464Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/11/2024	KSHP03795447	KS	26175Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/5/2024	IL4181860083	IL	70964X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
12/4/2024	NV7010028381	NV	26178Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/26/2024	NV7323028288	NV	76661Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/26/2024	CANDLR005213	CA	86212X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/13/2024	WI2674001992	WI	10897Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
11/7/2024	NDHP18001256	ND	82530Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/30/2024	MS2006012581	MS	10895Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/30/2024	MN0444000255	MN	69123Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
10/3/2024	KSHP05210668	KS	10894Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
10/1/2024	OKW600171212	OK	69125Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3(a)(3)(ii) Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes						7
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely						5
9/23/2024	MN0444000220	MN	10894Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
9/11/2024	MN1644000328	MN	51758X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45B2-B Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured						4
9/3/2024	NV7061028094	NV	76661Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/28/2024	ID3512003766	ID	63762X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/28/2024	ID4046000175	ID	T86214X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS						7
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured						2
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.3A1-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time						7
8/20/2024	MTU819700286	MT	87589	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/14/2024	NV6060028004	NV	63760X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/12/2024	NDTR88006703	ND	51758X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/8/2024	NV9398022066	NV	86212X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
8/1/2024	NDTR60001640	ND	26179Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
7/30/2024	CAUE45000129	CA	734561	WI	SEMI-TRAILER		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2LV Lane Restriction violation						3
7/22/2024	MS2018010717	MS	10893Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
7/21/2024	MN0351000148	MN	63760X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
6/26/2024	OKI204154579	OK	58068Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
6/13/2024	NV6684230239	NV	26179Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/14/2024	WI2457000810	WI	63761X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
5/13/2024	WI2406001050	WI	43853Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
4/23/2024	IL4037220322	IL	51758X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
4/19/2024	CAUE9Q003607	CA	86214X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
4/18/2024	IL4290740034	IL	56464Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/31/2024	WI2674001876	WI	70964X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
3/20/2024	MTU210300336	MT	3329060	IN	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.22H2-ELDNISDT HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr						1
3/4/2024	MN0ADS001642	MN	87587X	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device						5
2/26/2024	SD5110000875	SD	FREIGHTLINER	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
2/12/2024	WI2749002571	WI	69125Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
1/29/2024	MO1144000610	MO	43855Z	WI	TRUCK TRACTOR		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 6


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

1/13/2025	MN0250130213	MN	10895Z	WI	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2
7/25/2024	ND0001155842	ND	86213X	WI	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
6/26/2024	OK2406003706	OK	58068Z	WI	0	1	Yes	No	2	1	2
4/19/2024	WI0000122542	WI	56464Z	WI	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
4/3/2024	WI0000122433	WI	26175Z	WI	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1
1/12/2024	WI0000121841	WI	26173Z	WI	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 1/9/2003 (Compliance Review)
Total Inspections: 88
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 62
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 26
Total Crashes* : 6

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Summary of Activities (as of 12/26/2025, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 1/9/2003 (Compliance Review)	Total Inspections: 88 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 62 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 26	Total Crashes: 6*
1/9/2003 (Compliance Review) 7/21/1987 (Safety Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 88 2.3% Vehicle Inspections 44 6.8% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 1 Towaway Crashes 5

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 12/26/2025, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

64.5 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 56 Average Power Units × 1.1525 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

56 Average Power Units = 56 Current Power Units + 56 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 56 Power Units 18 Months Ago
3

The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Combo
Combination trucks/motor coach buses constituting 70% or more of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 1009265 = 98% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
100,328 VMT per Average Power Unit = 5,618,378 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 56 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Combo Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 80,000	1
	80,000 – 160,000	1.1525 = 1 + ( 100,328 VMT per PU − 80,000) ÷ 133,333
	160,000 – 200,000	1.6
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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