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A J WENDT & SON INC
DBA: Arthur Wendt
Francesville, IN
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 315108 · MC 126162
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-126162 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC126162
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-X80230
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
315108
MC Number
MC-126162
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 1, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 16, 1988
Authority Granted
March 3, 1992
Annual Mileage
486,666 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
34165 S 1450 W, Francesville, IN 47946
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Arthur James Wendt
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN4
IA1
OH1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Flatbed
2
Semi-trailer
2
Dry Van
1
Dump
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X2CJ949588 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X1WD458958 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1K9SF5027HK226775 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXDB9X0BD125633 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Pratt Industries | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1P9FT5022LN343003 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A24ER031488 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X23N806742 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN4027LW055907 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5MADN4028JW041091 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53298M805980 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | 7562007947 | CAYUGA IN | II | — | — | SDI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5DB9X1WD458958 1RNF48A24ER031488 |
IN 2326602 IN SP822THK |
| September 12, 2025 | 000P169BH7 | HWY 20 EB MM 170, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XP5DB9X1WD458958 5V8VA53298M805980 |
IN 2326602 IN PE15106 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 26, 2025 | 2269000354 | SPARTA WI | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH PRATT INDUSTRIES |
1XKWD49X2CJ949588 1P9FT5022LN343003 |
IN 3505766 IN P799682 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 21, 2025 | 5586004838 | WEST LAFAYETTE IN | III | — | — | MOSAIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1NPXDB9X0BD125633 5MADN4028JW041091 |
IN 261978 IN SP104DLM |
| February 12, 2025 | 7429004022 | PERU IN | III | 1 | — | FRATCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKWD49X2CJ949588 1K9SF5027HK226775 |
IN 3505766 IN P517780 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| October 24, 2024 | 7946003278 | GEORGETOWN IN | III | 1 | — | RAMSEY POPCORN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X23N806742 5MADN4027LW055907 |
IN 2118486 IN SP539RGE |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 19, 2024 | 1339004647 | ROADSIDE, OH | II | — | — | FRATCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRLR |
1XKWD49X2CJ949588 1P9XT5029GN343140 |
IN 3505766 IN P512815 |
| February 12, 2024 | 1339004479 | ROADSIDE, OH | III | — | — | FRATCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRLR |
1NPXDB9X0BD125633 1P9FT5310KB343035 |
IN 261978 IN P509390 |
| December 7, 2023 | 3977250499 | IL-119, IL | III | — | — | FRATCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PBT PRA |
1XPXDB9X58N736590 1P9FT5311MN343014 |
IN 152138 IN P888269 |
| November 22, 2023 | 7018009048 | KOKOMO IN | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH NAT |
1XP5D69X3XN469530 1JJF50265SL311655 |
IN 3505826 IN P205367 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| FRATCO | 4 | February 12, 2025 |
| SDI | 1 | February 9, 2026 |
| MOSAIC | 1 | March 21, 2025 |
| RAMSEY POPCORN | 1 | October 24, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 29, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 15, 1993 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 15, 1992 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 3, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 27, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| September 26, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 16, 1991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 12, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 17, 1990 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2013 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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