HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/548572-ra-welch-and-sons-trucking-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 11:18 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
RA WELCH AND SONS TRUCKING LLC
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 average36.4% vs Tennessee average 23.6%.
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, (731) 549-9402, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC270603.
- 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) | MC270603 | Primary | Northland Insurance Company Policy WF010914 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Mar 30, 2023 | Active |
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
4 of 11 · Tennessee avg 23.6%
0 of 21 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
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 7 states and provinces, 24 months
- TN 8 38.1%
- KY 5 23.8%
- OH 2 9.5%
- AR 2 9.5%
- MS 2 9.5%
- MI 1 4.8%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 10
10 tractors
Freightliner 7Peterbilt 5Kenworth 3
14 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: 11
11 semi-trailers
Fontaine 9Great Dane 1Mack 1Reitnouer 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Ferrousouth 1Old Hickory Clay Co 1Sunbelt Rentals 1Hankins Inc 1Anniston Pb 1Precoat Metals 1Precision Strip, Inc 1Old Hickory Clay Company 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 14, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 27, 2026 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | KY | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| May 28, 2026 | TN | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Mar 31, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 5, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2025 | TN | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 23, 2025 | MS | 3 | 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 Tennessee average covers 76,695 vehicle and 133,874 driver inspections of all Tennessee-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
20 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 25 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 | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 4 | 80.0% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 15.0% | 18.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 5.0% | 13.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Dressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. Failure to Prevent Movement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393118DCDL | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 1 | 1 |
| Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCFSBD | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347CBSAMBD | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIBD | 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 Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 548572 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC270603 |
| Legal name | RA WELCH AND SONS TRUCKING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 14 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 926,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 26, 2016) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 25, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @rawelchandsonstrucking.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 14 |
| Trailers | 0 | 15 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherSawn Lumber
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 RA WELCH AND SONS TRUCKING LLC
What does RA WELCH AND SONS TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC270603: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about RA WELCH AND SONS TRUCKING LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking RA WELCH AND SONS TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 548572. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (731) 549-9402, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC270603, 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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