WELLS BROS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 350025 • 56275 160TH AVENUE, FONDA, IA, 50540-8733
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
350,025
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7123580618
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
MCS-150 Mileage
288,911
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
56275 160TH AVENUE, FONDA, IA, 50540-8733
Contact
Phone: 7123580618
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Feb 19, 2004
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-345681 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2485252 | ON FILE | Feb 19, 2004 | Dec 17, 2004 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA2485252 | ON FILE | Jan 15, 2000 | Jan 19, 2005 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2485252 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2000 | Feb 19, 2004 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAF61792 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1999 | Jan 15, 2000 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RTP202852 | CANCELLED | Sep 17, 1998 | Nov 1, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2485252 | CARGO | Jan 19, 2005 | Jan 19, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2485252 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2004 | Dec 17, 2004 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2485252 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2004 | Feb 19, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAF61792 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2000 | Jan 15, 2000 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTP202852 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC345681 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 1, 1998 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
10%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
8
Violations
21
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
9
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 8 of 8 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 8 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (21 violations from 8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+1.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.63vs nat'l 1.80
+0.82 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | 85431552 | HWY 7 EB | IA | Level 2 | WILX SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.11 | No |
| May 15, 2025 | 84716498 | HWY 7 EB | IA | Level 3 | ITM SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2RG, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 83547746 | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON | IA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.60C, 392.2RG | Yes |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 83378745 | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON | IA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2PC, 393.9T | Yes |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 83310845 | 44 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLY | IA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 25, 2024 | 83252597 | HWY 218 SB EXIT 85 | IA | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 396.17C, 392.16 | No |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 80890294 | I-380 SB BRANDON | IA | Level 2 | DORS SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.11, 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 79496072 | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON | IA | Level 1 | HMDE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.11 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
6 total · 33.3% OOS
2024-112025-08
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance16 · 2 OOS
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
0
Injuries
7
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
9
Crash History (9 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | No city county crash | PELLA AVE AND IA 7 E MEASURING | ...BC5879 | WELLS BROS TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 22, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 130TH AVE | ...553195 | WELLS BROS TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 19, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CEDAR RAPIDS | US 30/LINCOLN FWY AND INTERSTA | ...D31603 | WELLS BROS TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 31, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2018 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2016 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2006 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 8, 2005 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 1998 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jan 19, 2005
InsuranceInsurance cancel
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 17, 2004
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 19, 2004
InsuranceInsurance cancel
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 15, 2000
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 1, 1999
InsuranceInsurance cancel
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
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AuthorityMC-345681 Certificate
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Inspections8 inspection records
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StationHWY 7 EB
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Station15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON
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Station16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON
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