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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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NEW COOPERATIVE INC
USDOT 723015 · MC814086 · EIN 42-1009976 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2626 1ST AVE SOUTH, FORT DODGE, IA, 50501
(515) 955-9039 · JON WELLS
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
322 / 578
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
72 / 387
Crashes (24 mo)
16 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $4M BIPD · policy XCP 9015119 · eff 07/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance264 pts
Unsafe Driving123 pts
Other50 pts
Not in SMS10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 80 | |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.11TL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 21 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Most inspected states
IA69
MO2
NE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.23 | 0.23 | ≈9–16% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.19 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.32 | 5.36 | ≈66–70% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 1 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 Webster County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Webster 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 67% · Seat belt 22% · Other 12%
• 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 7 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 40% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 34% (1 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 13%
• 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 41 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: 7 inspections, 20 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance15 viol · 2 OOS · 75%
393.48A-BIHE ×4, 396.17C-PI ×3, 393.53B-B ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.99).
2. Other4 viol · 20%
393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 5%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.173).
Repeat offenders: 393.48A-BIHE ×4, 396.17C-PI ×3, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.47E ×2
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Crash record — 16 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 | Kossuth Co 140th Ave & 10, IA | ✓ | ||
| 04/16/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/13/2026 | No city county crash, IA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 12/16/2025 | No city county crash, IA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/04/2025 | NO CITY COUNTY CRASH, IA | ✓ | ||
| 10/01/2025 | DECATUR CITY, IA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/19/2025 | NO CITY COUNTY CRASH, IA | ✓ | ||
| 07/23/2025 | No city county crash, IA | ✓ | ||
| 05/28/2025 | SIOUX CITY, IA | ✓ | ||
| 04/24/2025 | URBANDALE, IA | ✓ |
Equipment — 96 vehicles seen in inspections
41 trailer39 truck15 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
JON WELLS
Recordable crash rate
0.79 / MM mi
Annual mileage
11.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
578
Registered since
1998-01-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELLS FABRICATION INC | 2572885 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/15/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
11.5M mi reported (2024)
07/29/2023 — Insurance cancelled — BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy XCP 9015119
07/01/2023 — Insurance filed — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy XCP 9015119
07/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy XCP9015119
07/01/2023 — Insurance cancelled — AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP0101243
06/05/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/03/2023)
05/11/2023 — Insurance cancelled — AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP0101243
04/14/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/18/2023)
04/11/2023 — Insurance replaced — AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP0101243
08/01/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/17/2022)
07/01/2022 — Insurance filed — AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy UL0501056
07/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP100802A
02/21/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/06/1998 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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