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VAN WELL TRUCKING INC

17461 454TH AVE · Watertown, SD 57201

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • 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: 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 09/25/2026 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/25/2026
  • 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 — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (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 7 states over the past 24 months: SD (10), WI (3), IA (2), CA (1), MT (1), IN (1), MN (1). Home base: Watertown, South Dakota.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated 3 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 2.42 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.09 3 Vehicle Maintenance 5.53 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 19
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 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
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 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

Locations

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

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