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WELLS TRUCKING INC

DONNELLSON, IA

USDOT 571225 Active INDIVIDUAL Based in DONNELLSON, IA
Operating authority
Insurance

ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Power Units
3
Drivers
6
Inspections
7
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
6 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

WELLS TRUCKING INC is a individual based in DONNELLSON, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 571225. 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 3 power units and 6 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier overview

WELLS TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 6 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Donnellson, IA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (3) and MO (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2RG (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; GMC, Bigt, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance & contact

vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.20 vs 1.80 -0.60
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
1885 HWY 2 EAST
DONNELLSON, IA 52625
Phone: 3198353920
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 571225
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 192,000 mi

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 332,679 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 332,679 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 332,679 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 29, 1999 to Sep 14, 1999 (47 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
4 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 3 0 0.0% Mar 9, 2026
Kansas (KS) 1 0 0.0% Aug 21, 2025
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Oct 22, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Big Tex 2
Dodge 2
GMC 2
Chevrolet 1
Ford 1
Kenworth 1
Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87251907 Mar 9, 2026 IA 1 ia-45---hwy-218-nb-mm-29-pilot-gr
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA FA8973 · 1GD49TEY4RF262004
4 392.2RG, 396.17C, 393.9 No
86047280 Oct 13, 2025 IA 3 HWY 218
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA FA8973 · 1GD49TEY4RF262004
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85568179 Aug 21, 2025 KS 1 ks-johnson-county---091
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA FT9241 · 1NKZX4TX2PJ256713
0 — No
82974250 Oct 22, 2024 MO 1 MOBERLY MO
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA DF3656 · 3C7WRTCL4MG604159
0 — No
81923669 Jun 20, 2024 IA 3 HWY 2, CANTRIL,IOWA
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA DF3656 · 3C7WRTCL4MG604159
1 392.2 No
80082024 Nov 1, 2023 IA 1 ia-45---hwy-218-nb-mm-29-pilot-gr
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MO 65J0GP · 1FT8W3BT5MEC01931
2 393.9(a), 393.60(d) No
79443606 Aug 16, 2023 IA 3 HWY 27
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA FA8973 · 3C7WRNFL7JG406842
1 392.16(a) No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MO0000095233 Feb 1, 2022 MO 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MO0000068649 Jul 6, 2017 MO 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
ILU140277989 Dec 1, 2016 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IA2011622055 Mar 1, 2011 IA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MO0000027106 Aug 27, 2007 MO 1 2 Yes Yes Fatal
IA2003034953 Jul 22, 2003 IA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
CONTRACT
MC279378
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-Z08278 91X Nov 11, 2015 On file ACTIVE
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-Z08278 BIPD/Primary Nov 11, 2014 Nov 11, 2015 REPLACED
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY 60346435 CARGO Jun 1, 2006 Dec 24, 2014 CANCELLED
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY 60346435 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2006 Nov 11, 2014 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO0103578 BIPD/Primary Jul 29, 2005 Jun 5, 2006 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO0103578 BIPD/Primary Jul 29, 2005 Jun 1, 2006 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO0071541 BIPD/Primary Jul 29, 2004 Jul 29, 2005 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO0071533 BIPD/Primary Jul 29, 2003 Jul 29, 2004 CANCELLED
FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2613774 BIPD Oct 28, 1999 Jul 29, 2003 REPLACED
FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2613774 BIPD Sep 14, 1999 Oct 28, 1999 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 47 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 29, 1999 to Sep 14, 1999
FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2613774 BIPD Mar 30, 1995 Jul 29, 1999 NAME CHANGED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 11, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 24, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Nov 11, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jun 5, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  5. Jun 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  6. May 26, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Jul 29, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  8. Jul 14, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Jul 29, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  10. Jul 29, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  11. Oct 28, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  12. Oct 4, 1999
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Jul 29, 1999
    insurance
    NAMECHG — FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  14. Jul 29, 1999
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 47 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 14, 1999)
  15. Apr 19, 1995
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
HWY 218 IA 1 0
HWY 27 IA 1 0
HWY 2, CANTRIL,IOWA IA 1 0
MOBERLY MO MO 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.60(d) Glazing/window obstructions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify WELLS TRUCKING INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about WELLS TRUCKING INC

Is WELLS TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. WELLS TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 571225 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is WELLS TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
WELLS TRUCKING INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has WELLS TRUCKING INC had? ▾
7 roadside inspections are on file for WELLS TRUCKING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is WELLS TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
WELLS TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 7 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is WELLS TRUCKING INC based? ▾
WELLS TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1885 HWY 2 EAST, DONNELLSON, Iowa 52625. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does WELLS TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. WELLS TRUCKING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC279378). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does WELLS TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
WELLS TRUCKING INC self-reports 3 power units and 6 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has WELLS TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for WELLS TRUCKING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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