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Generated Oct 10, 2026
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THE WELLS GROUP LLC
USDOT 284196 · EIN 61-0710998
611 WEST MAIN ST, WEST LIBERTY, KY, 41472
(606) 743-3485 · BRIAN WELLS
86
Low risk
Risk factors
7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
393 / 299
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
147 / 523
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance368 pts
Unsafe Driving149 pts
Other24 pts
Driver Fitness6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 98 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 60 | |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 34 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 |
Most inspected states
KY72
VA33
WV31
OH11
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.39 | 0.36 | ≈16–23% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.03 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.17 | 3.36 | ≈37–41% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 10 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 Floyd County, KY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Floyd County, KY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 70% · Speeding 30%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 63% (4 OOS) · Tires 20% (4 OOS) · Brakes 13% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 27 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: 19 inspections, 9 violations, 2 OOS, 13 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 56%
393.207A-SUBL ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.9A-LSLI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.378).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 22%
392.16-D ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 30 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.293).
3. Other2 viol · 22%
392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 392.16-D ×2, 393.207A-SUBL ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/11/2026 | MOREHEAD, KY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/09/2026 | PRESTONSBURG, KY | 2 | ✓ | |
| 11/07/2025 | PIKEVILLE, KY | 3 | ✓ | |
| 10/03/2025 | WILMINGTON, OH | ✓ | ||
| 08/11/2025 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 01/29/2025 | CLARK (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | ✓ | |
| 01/27/2025 | CANNONSBURG, KY | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
42 incomplete vehicle7 truck7 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
BRIAN WELLS
Annual mileage
3.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
299
Registered since
1986-12-23
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN WELLS | 1932265 | officer | strong |
| BRIAN WELLS | 1988855 | officer | strong |
| COURTESY CHEVROLET | 1659969 | officer | strong |
| ELECTRONIC SERVICES INC | 758737 | officer | strong |
| WELCO LOGISTICS LLC | 3189713 | officer | strong |
| WELCO LOGISTICS LLC | 2536378 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.0M mi reported (2024)
12/23/1986 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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