WEL COMPANIES INC
USDOT 166046 • 1625 S BROADWAY, DEPERE, WI, 54115
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A01086 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 MS NM9134 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 8-23 MXA 801 765 90 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 1998 | Mar 1, 1998 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00989 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00895 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00895 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHX7251646 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00804 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00711 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP12628F | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2008 | Mar 17, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP12628F | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP12628F | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00615 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00505 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00375 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 MS RZ7635 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 1282308 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2004 | Mar 1, 2005 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 1282308 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2004 | Mar 31, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP12628A | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2004 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200P00027 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 8-23 MXA 801 903 72 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 1999 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 803 630 96 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 1998 | Apr 19, 2003 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 8-23 MXA 80176590 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1998 | Mar 1, 1999 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CARGO | MXI 80363096 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 259 00 87 96 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1996 | Mar 1, 1998 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 MS PI2582 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 1994 | Jan 1, 1996 |
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8-23 MXG 80569776 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1993 | Mar 1, 1998 |
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8-23 MXG 80569776 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 1, 1993 | Oct 1, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS NM9134 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A01086 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00989 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00895 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00895 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHX7251646 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00804 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP12628F | CARGO | Mar 17, 2010 | Mar 17, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00711 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP12628F | CARGO | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00615 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP12628F | CARGO | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS RZ7635 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00505 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00375 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200P00027 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 1282308 | CARGO | Mar 31, 2005 | Mar 31, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 1282308 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2005 | Mar 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP12628A | CARGO | Mar 1, 2004 | Mar 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 803 630 96 | CARGO | Apr 19, 2003 | Apr 19, 2003 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 8-23 MXA 801 903 72 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 8-23 MXA 80176590 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1999 | Mar 1, 1999 |
| NAMECHG | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | MXI 80363096 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | 8-23 MXG 80569776 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | 259 00 87 96 | CARGO | Mar 1, 1998 | Mar 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | 8-23 MXG 80569776 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1998 | Mar 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 8-23 MXA 801 765 90 | BIPD | Mar 1, 1998 | Mar 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS PI2582 | CARGO | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1996 |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC142305 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | — | Unknown |
| MC142305 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Mar 15, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC142305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2010 |
| MC142305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2005 |
| MC142305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 27, 2003 |
| MC142305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC142305 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC142305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC142305 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC142305 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 29, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC142305 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 9, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC142305 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 22, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC142305 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 21, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC142305 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 7, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC142305 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 12, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 7, 1981 |
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
36 states • 823 inspections
Violation Summary (80 violations from latest 100 of 823 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 11 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR: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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | 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 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB-SPR | Brake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (823 inspections)
Showing 50 of 823
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEER PARK | 7000 SH 225 E FR HWY | ...640302 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Jan 28, 2026 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL CRENSHAW | AL-10 | ...788072 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Jan 25, 2026 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 44 | ...640343 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Jan 14, 2026 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLLEGE PARK | 285E INTERSTATE NEAR RIVERDALE RD BRIDGE. | ...MX7829 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Jan 11, 2026 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL MACON | I-85 | ...191780 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Jan 6, 2026 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | KIOWA | US-69 | ...781323 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Jan 2, 2026 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | AFTON | I-44 | ...640362 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Dec 14, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTERTON(PORTER) | I80 WB | ...748964 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Dec 13, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VICTOR | I 80 W 205MM | ...781380 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Dec 9, 2025 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CANTON | INTERSTATE 55 | ...788057 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Dec 5, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | I 285 E RP N NEAR I 75 N | ...640366 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Dec 5, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | I- 69 | ...665140 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Dec 1, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KAUKAUNA | IH 041 NB | ...889902 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Nov 20, 2025 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | GULFPORT | US HIGHWAY 49 | ...640312 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Nov 18, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PARADISE TWP | .1 MILES SOUTH OF MP 184 | ...781366 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Oct 2, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | W DEAVER RD | ...640292 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Aug 8, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-65 SB AT THE 111.8MM | ...748967 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Aug 7, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GURNEE | I-94 E/B | ...665140 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Jul 25, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MISSOURI CITY | 12800 GESSNER RD | ...748957 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Jun 24, 2025 | RI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Cranston | ROUTE 95 S/B | ...748222 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Jun 8, 2025 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CONWAY | I40 | ...889890 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Jun 5, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROY TWP | I-80 | ...748993 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Jun 1, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | BATTLE GROUND | I- 65 NB 177.8 MM | ...640319 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Apr 27, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | MULBERRY | I40 | ...640342 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
| Apr 8, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MERRILLVILLE | I65 | ...748951 | WEL COMPANIES INC |
Compliance Timeline
55 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 55 events