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Carrier profile · USDOT 1584528 · MC586652 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Joseph A Potthoff

DBA T & J Trucking · Appleton, WI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2006
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, Hay+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (920) 716-1958
1
Power units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
35K
Annual miles
19 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 14.42 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC586652
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jan 12, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Northland Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayConstruction
Annual mileage
34,685 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1584528
MC / docket
MC-586652
Legal name
Joseph A Potthoff
DBA
T & J Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 9, 2006
Last MCS-150
May 12, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Joseph A Potthoff's USDOT number?

Joseph A Potthoff's USDOT number is 1584528 and its docket number is MC586652.

Is Joseph A Potthoff authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Joseph A Potthoff's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Joseph A Potthoff's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 12, 2026.

What insurance does Joseph A Potthoff carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Northland Insurance Company.

Where is Joseph A Potthoff located?

Joseph A Potthoff is located at W5250 State Park Ct, Appleton, WI, 54915-9305. Phone: (920) 716-1958.

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