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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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USDOT 162597
USDOT 162597 · MC145517 · EIN 37-6039659 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
ROD WELLS
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
— / —
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
91 / 312
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company — $2M BIPD · policy EXT30096182101 · eff 08/31/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.2% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance225 pts
Unsafe Driving43 pts
Other26 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance19 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance5 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 391.11B4-DEN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
IL52
WI27
MI7
IA3
MO1
KS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.48 | 0.48 | ≈3–10% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.11 | 0.12 | ≈16–23% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.06 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.83 | 1.75 | ≈18–22% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.05 | 0.04 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-28 · 7 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Buchanan County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Buchanan County, IA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 44% · Phone / texting 23% · Following / lane / reckless 21%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Other violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Other 42% · Following / lane / reckless 37% · Log / ELD device 21%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 39% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% (2 OOS) · Tires 27% (2 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 14 inspections, 12 violations, 3 OOS, 9 clean · trending worse.
1. Other6 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.75A3, 172.600C
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 33%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75A3-ATIS, 393.45B2-BHTD
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.373).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 8%
392.2LV
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.36).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2025 | ISHPEMING TWP, MI | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 84 vehicles seen in inspections
41 truck40 trailer3 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ROD WELLS
Annual mileage
4.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
72
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDOT 1312180 | 1312180 | 2 VINs | medium |
| USDOT 291194 | 291194 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
08/31/2026 — Insurance filed — Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy EXT30096182101
08/31/2026 — Insurance ended — Greenwich Insurance Company
policy AEC0066714
09/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — RSUI INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy NHA602349
07/25/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.6M mi reported (2024)
09/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Greenwich Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AEC0066714
09/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 134566A
09/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — RSUI INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy NHA104087
08/05/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/04/2024)
08/05/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/04/2024)
09/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — RSUI INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy NHA098942
09/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — RSUI INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy NHA094922
09/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — RSUI INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy NHA090882
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
09/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — RSUI INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy NHA087155
09/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — RSUI INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy NHA083750
10/06/2018 — Insurance cancelled — RSUI INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy NHA080231
09/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — RSUI INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy NHA080231
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