HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1400933-michael-h-welsh/ · Checked 2026-10-19 09:51 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MICHAEL H WELSH
Doing business as WELSH TRANSPORT
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- MC218303 is also listed on another company recordMIKE WELSH (USDOT 345291, added Mar 1, 1989). FMCSA files its authority and insurance under this record. Compare the records →
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (843) 301-4468, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC218303, and that you are dealing with this company record (see the risk summary above).
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC218303 | Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WN332722 · 91X | $750,000 | Jan 4, 2024 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 1 · South Carolina avg 30.3%
0 of 1 · South Carolina avg 6.7%
Most recent inspection
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | NC | 1 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The South Carolina average covers 18,709 vehicle and 40,848 driver inspections of all South Carolina-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
2 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | South Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | 100.0% | 68.0% |
2 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348A | 1 | 0 |
| Axle positioning parts defective/missing Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207A | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the South Carolina column is the mix across all South Carolina-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1400933 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC218303 |
| Legal name | MICHAEL H WELSH |
| DBA name | WELSH TRANSPORT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 15,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 1, 2005 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherAtv-Scooters-Hats Show Equipment
Questions about MICHAEL H WELSH
What does MICHAEL H WELSH's operating authority allow?
MC218303: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about MICHAEL H WELSH is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking MICHAEL H WELSH?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1400933. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (843) 301-4468, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC218303, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (843) 301-4468
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE WELSH Carrier |
Darlington, SC | 345291 | MC218303 | 1 | Other USDOT |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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