HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1585709-van-well-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:10 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
VAN WELL TRUCKING INC
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average37.5% vs South Dakota average 23.4%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (605) 881-5648, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC969722.
- 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) | MC969722 | Primary | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA994044258 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 7, 2025 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 4 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC969722 | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY Policy FA24MOT02283700 | Mar 5, 2024 | Cancelled at term end |
| May 7, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC969722 | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY Policy FA24MOT02283700 | Mar 5, 2024 | Replaced |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC969722 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy MCP15731B | Oct 3, 2017 | Cancelled at term end |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC969722 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy MCP15731B | Oct 3, 2017 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 8 · South Dakota avg 23.4%
3 of 18 · South Dakota avg 3.6%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 9 states and provinces, 24 months
- SD 10 50.0%
- IA 2 10.0%
- WI 2 10.0%
- MN 1 5.0%
- IN 1 5.0%
- MT 1 5.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 7
7 tractors
Peterbilt 9
7 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 9
9 semi-trailers
Wilson 8Timpte 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Minndak Farmers Coop 1CHS 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | ND | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Sep 28, 2026 | WY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | CA | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| May 20, 2026 | SD | 2 | 3 | No |
| Apr 2, 2026 | MT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 27, 2026 | SD | 3 | 3 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 16, 2026 | SD | 3 | 2 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | WI | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Dakota average covers 5,283 vehicle and 12,000 driver inspections of all South Dakota-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
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 40 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | South Dakota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 | 64.3% | 66.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 3 | 21.4% | 14.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 14.3% | 14.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958ANONELD | 1 | 1 |
| Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TFSMF | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the South Dakota column is the mix across all South Dakota-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | Hammond, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2025 | Washington, WI | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1585709 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC969722 |
| Legal name | VAN WELL TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 7 |
| Annual mileage | 690,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 13, 2006 · 19 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @itctel.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 7 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 1 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherCommodities Dry Bulk: Motor Vehicles:
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about VAN WELL TRUCKING INC
What does VAN WELL TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC969722: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about VAN WELL TRUCKING INC is old or missing?
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 VAN WELL TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1585709. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (605) 881-5648, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC969722, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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