VAN WELL TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1585709 • 17461 454TH AVE, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-969722 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 8, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA24MOT02283700 | ON FILE | Mar 5, 2024 | May 7, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA24MOT02283700 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2024 | May 30, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP15731B | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2017 | Mar 5, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP15731B | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2017 | Apr 9, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP15731B | REPLACED | May 9, 2016 | Oct 3, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP15731B | NAME CHANGED | May 9, 2016 | Nov 7, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA24MOT02283700 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2025 | May 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA24MOT02283700 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2025 | May 7, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP15731B | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP15731B | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2024 | Mar 5, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP15731B | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2017 | Nov 7, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP15731B | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2017 | Oct 3, 2017 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC969722 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 8, 2025 |
| MC969722 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2017 |
| MC969722 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 27, 2016 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR: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 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.52(a) | 393.52(a) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (28 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMMOND | I80 WB | ...772733 | VAN WELL TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 27, 2025 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WASHINGTON | IH 094 EB | ...265582 | VAN WELL TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 7, 2023 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SMITH CENTER | U281 | ...352962 | VAN WELL TRUCKING INC |
| May 10, 2022 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELIZABETHTOWN | KY0084 | ...352962 | VAN WELL TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 24, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLUE SPRINGS | IS 70 | ...758490 | VAN WELL TRUCKING INC |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records