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VAN WELL TRUCKING INC

17461 454TH AVE · Watertown, SD 57201

Authorized: Property
(605) 882-1638 Tap to call
  • MC #969722
  • USDOT #1585709 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 7
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

VAN WELL TRUCKING INC is a Watertown, SD freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of South Dakota. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-969722 and their USDOT number is 1585709.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/04/2024 · last updated May 10, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/04/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 690,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Livestock
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Dakota — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: SD (11), WI (3), IA (2), MT (1), IN (1), MN (1). Home base: Watertown, South Dakota.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 37.5% 23.4% Driver 11.8% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.8 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.4 2 Vehicle Maintenance 6.41 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 19
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 19 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
VAN WELL TRUCKING INC
17461 454TH AVE
WATERTOWN, SD 57201
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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