DBA: Wenzel Towing
Wenzel Towing Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Dubuque, IA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 11 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 11 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 69% | 86% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 94% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 69% | 91% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 1 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 2 states. Top state IA accounts for 50% of activity.
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2025 | WI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 1 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | WI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | IA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 2 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | IA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 |
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| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1.36 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4.00 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2025 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 39341BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 39216 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 39323PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 39371H10 | No or Improper safety chains for towbar | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 38323A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 39323 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 39371H10 | No or Improper safety chains for towbar | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 3963A1PAW | Pitman Arm - welded / missing nuts | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
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