WENZE INVESTMENTS LLC
USDOT 3574434 • DBA: WENZE TRANSPORT SERVICES • 2040 LILY STEM TRAIL, AUBURN, GA, 30011
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1205167 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 4, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-GA-0004402-25 | ON FILE | Jun 3, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-GA-0004402-25 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-GA-0004402-25 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0248196001 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0122176-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0122176-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0122176-00 | REPLACED | Apr 12, 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0122176-00 | REPLACED | Apr 12, 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0122176-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2023 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0122176-00 | REPLACED | Apr 12, 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0122176-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 |
| CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 05TRM044318-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 9, 2022 | Apr 12, 2023 |
| CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 05TRM044318-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2022 | Aug 16, 2022 |
| CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 05TRM044318-01 | REPLACED | Apr 12, 2022 | Aug 9, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02686926 | REPLACED | Apr 12, 2021 | Apr 12, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-GA-0004402-25 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-GA-0004402-25 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-GA-0004402-25 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0248196001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0122176-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0122176-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0122176-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0122176-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0122176-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | 05TRM044318-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0122176-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-FL-19-S0122176-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | 05TRM044318-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2022 | Aug 16, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | 05TRM044318-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2022 | Aug 9, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA02686926 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2022 | Apr 12, 2022 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1205167 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2025 |
| MC1205167 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2025 |
| MC1205167 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2024 |
| MC1205167 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2023 |
| MC1205167 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2023 |
| MC1205167 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2023 |
| MC1205167 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2022 |
| MC1205167 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 16, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2022 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | ACTIVE | Jul 28, 2022 |
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
38 states • 137 inspections
Violation Summary (105 violations from latest 100 of 137 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 3 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BRC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLOWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle obscured when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-MCSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 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 (137 inspections)
Showing 50 of 137
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW HAVEN | 95-S | ...MH3859 | WENZE INVESTMENTS LLC |
| Apr 8, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RUSH TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...MX1745 | WENZE TRANSPORT SERVICES |
| Jan 18, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I035 | ...251087 | WENZE INVESTMENTS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records