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Generated Oct 10, 2026
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WEL COMPANIES INC
USDOT 166046 · MC142305 · EIN 39-1277617 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1625 S BROADWAY, DE PERE, WI, 54115
(920) 339-0110 · CHRISTOPHER TIELENS
85
Low risk
Risk factors
41 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
349 / 340
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
546 / 2101
Crashes (24 mo)
41
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT — $750K BIPD · policy HE8409C586464TCT14 · eff 03/01/2014
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance953 pts
Unsafe Driving824 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance228 pts
Driver Fitness96 pts
Other88 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 21 | 330 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 160 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 120 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 99 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 77 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 72 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 72 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 21 | 50 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 50 |
Most inspected states
TN74
IL58
MO48
OH43
WI42
IN38
PA31
NC26
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.12 | 2.06 | ≈41–48% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.21 | 0.23 | ≈68–75% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.13 | ≈72–76% | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.09 | 2.14 | ≈25–29% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 21 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 50% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 29% · False log / RODS 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 42% · Speeding 29% · Phone / texting 15%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 39 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 45% (25 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 23% (5 OOS) · Brakes 22% (6 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 17 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: 51 inspections, 34 violations, 5 OOS, 32 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance10 viol · 29%
395.24 ×9, 395.8E-HOSPD
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 101 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.158).
2. Unsafe Driving9 viol · 26%
392.16-D ×3, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 101 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.59).
3. Other7 viol · 21%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLTL, 395.3A3II
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×9, 392.16-D ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2
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Crash record — 41 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2026 | WASHINGTON, OK | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/11/2026 | BARTLETT, IL | ✓ | ||
| 05/31/2026 | ATLANTA, GA | 3 | ✓ | |
| 05/05/2026 | LONSDALE, MN | ✓ | ||
| 04/10/2026 | MIAMI GARDENS, FL | ✓ | ||
| 03/05/2026 | DEER PARK, TX | ✓ | ||
| 01/28/2026 | RURAL CRENSHAW, AL | ✓ | ||
| 01/25/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 01/20/2026 | DUNKIRK, NY | ✓ | ||
| 01/16/2026 | RICHFORD, WI | ✓ |
Equipment — 109 vehicles seen in inspections
56 truck53 trailer
Company profile
Officer
CHRISTOPHER TIELENS
Annual mileage
33.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
340
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEB EXPRESS INC | 3101120 | 3 VINs | strong |
| OHIO TRANSIT COMPANY INC | 2409347 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/16/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
33.5M mi reported (2025)
03/15/2017 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
02/17/2017 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Surety Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy RLI2427234
02/17/2017 — Insurance ended — Old Republic Surety Company
policy RLI2427234
03/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS NM9134
03/01/2014 — Insurance filed — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy HE8409C586464TCT14
03/01/2014 — Insurance ended — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
policy HE8409C586464TCT14
03/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A01086
03/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00989
03/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00895
03/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00895
03/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IHX7251646
03/17/2010 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP12628F
03/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP12628F
03/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00711
02/18/2010 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2010)
03/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00615
08/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS RZ7635
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