Van Well Trucking INC Safety Record
DOT# 1585709 · Watertown, SD 57201 · 6058821638
Below-average safety record — scored 54/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 03/16/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 54/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Van Well Trucking INC (DOT# 1585709) in Watertown, South Dakota has 24 inspections on record with 48 violations and a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 48 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 24 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/18/2026 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 11/25/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | SD | 1 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 09/08/2025 | SD | 1 | 0 |
| 08/29/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/13/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-APR-25 | WI | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 25-NOV-25 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | United Financial Casualty Company | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.