A M WELLES INC
DBA: MCLEOD MERCANTILE
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 3929 days Aug 29, 1997 → Jun 1, 2008
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — A M WELLES INC (USDOT 262522) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): TIMOTHY HOKANSON (Company officer); KEITH HOKANSON (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 3929 days — Aug 29, 1997 → Jun 1, 2008 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/262522/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 42.9% vs peer median 15.5% (worse). n=29349 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceEMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Jun 1, 2025
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Process AgentNATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC290132ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 17 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 25% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
A M WELLES INC is a corporation based in NORRIS, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 262522. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 35 power units and 38 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
A M WELLES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 35 power units and 38 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Norris, MT. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is on file.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MT (12 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (86.7% of violations); top code 393.9A-LSLI (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 35 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 38 drivers; Freightliner, Unknown, and Eager beav are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 29,349 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–53 power units (±50% of this carrier's 35 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 29, 1997 to Jun 1, 2008 (3929 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana (MT) | 12 | 3 | 25.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 13.15 | 13 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88293414 | Jun 29, 2026 | MT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87417311 | Mar 23, 2026 | MT | 3 | TWIN BRIDGES MT |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87024403 | Feb 5, 2026 | MT | 1 | CAMERON MT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.47E, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 86962162 | Jan 29, 2026 | MT | 1 | CAMERON MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.43A-TPV, 393.207A-STCB, 393.47E | Yes |
| 86789953 | Jan 8, 2026 | MT | 1 | ENNIS MT |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 86230779 | Oct 28, 2025 | MT | 3 | THREE FORKS MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85184831 | Jul 7, 2025 | MT | 2 | TOWNSEND MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.106D-C | Yes |
| 84466131 | Apr 22, 2025 | MT | 3 | CAMERON MT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83572798 | Jan 6, 2025 | MT | 2 | TWIN BRIDGES MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.41-BNPB-SPR, 393.45D-B | No |
| 83522337 | Dec 30, 2024 | MT | 3 | CAMERON MT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83496338 | Dec 30, 2024 | MT | 3 | CAMERON MT |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82429057 | Aug 16, 2024 | MT | 2 | CAMERON MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81812012 | Jun 7, 2024 | MT | 2 | CAMERON MT |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80533044 | Jan 3, 2024 | MT | 1 | NORRIS MT |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 79719831 | Sep 20, 2023 | MT | 1 | THREE FORKS DOT YARD |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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5 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| 79719735 | Sep 20, 2023 | MT | 2 | ENNIS IN TOWN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55(e) | No |
| 79498251 | Aug 23, 2023 | MT | 1 | CAMRON SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.53(b), 393.47(e), 396.5(b) | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT2250139660 | Nov 14, 2022 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT1650094323 | Nov 8, 2016 | MT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MT1650089446 | Jun 24, 2016 | MT | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MT1450061257 | Dec 4, 2014 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT1450063619 | Aug 7, 2014 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT0611871002 | Oct 3, 2006 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT025520504A | May 7, 2002 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2008 | MC290132-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY | 3E72974 | 91X | $750,000 | Jun 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3E72974 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3E72974 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3J7-29-74 | BIPD/Excess | — | Jun 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3E7-29-74 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3C7-29-74 | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 2008 | Dec 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 3929 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 29, 1997 to Jun 1, 2008 | ||||||
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1MP 300 396 932 04 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 21, 1996 | Aug 29, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1MP 30039693204 | CARGO | — | Jun 21, 1996 | Aug 29, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1MP 30039693203 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 28, 1995 | Jun 21, 1996 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 2, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Dec 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 8, 2008
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Aug 29, 1997insuranceCANCEL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
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Aug 29, 1997insuranceCANCEL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
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Aug 29, 1997insurance gapCoverage gap: 3929 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 1, 2008)
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Jun 21, 1996insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
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Sep 5, 1995
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMERON MT | MT | 7 | 2 |
| TWIN BRIDGES MT | MT | 2 | 0 |
| CAMRON SCALE | MT | 1 | 0 |
| ENNIS IN TOWN | MT | 1 | 0 |
| ENNIS MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| NORRIS MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| THREE FORKS DOT YARD | MT | 1 | 1 |
| THREE FORKS MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| TOWNSEND MT | MT | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC290132
common · ACTIVE · MC
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EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 6,842 carriers served
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17 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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How to verify A M WELLES INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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