Plan Snapshot
- Plan Sponsor: Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.
- Sponsor EIN: 134275891
- Sponsor Address: 11270 W PARK PLACE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53224
- Plan Type: 401(k)
- Plan Number: 006
- Total Participants: 2,044
- Total Assets: $177.8M
Key Plan Design Features
- Auto-Enrollment: Yes
- Auto-Escalation: No
- Allows Roth Contributions: Yes
- Participant Loans: No
- Participant-Directed Investments: Yes
- ERISA Section 404(c) Fiduciary Safe Harbor: Yes
Plan Financials by Year
| Year | Participants | Total Assets | Employer Contrib. | Employee Contrib. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,044 | $177.8M | $0 | $0 |
Service Providers (Schedule C)
Vendors paid $5,000 or more for services to the plan, ranked by total compensation (direct + indirect fees).
| Provider Name | Role | Direct Compensation | Indirect Compensation | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY | Recordkeeper | $281,383 | — | $281,383 |
| SPECIALIZED RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS | Investment Advisor | — | $67,000 | $67,000 |
| DOUGLAS DYNAMICS LLC | Other Service Provider | — | $24,505 | $24,505 |
Plan Fees & Expenses
Annual service provider fees and administrative expenses sourced from DOL Form 5500 filings.
- Total Service Provider Fees: $372,888
- Estimated Expense Ratio: 0.210% of plan assets
Historical Administrative Expenses
Breakdown of administrative expense categories reported on Form 5500 filings.
| Year | Total Admin Expenses | Investment Mgmt Fees | Contract Admin Fees | IQPA Audit Fees | Professional Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,752,088 | — | $281,383 | — | — |