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W E L INC
Concord, VA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 446592 · MC 900792
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 11 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-900792 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
5.6% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC900792
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP1539853-12
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
446592
MC Number
MC-900792
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 22, 1991
Authority Granted
February 19, 2015
Annual Mileage
347 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
12236 Richmond Highway, Concord, VA 24538
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
William E Litchford
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesPassengersCoal/CokeConstruction MaterialsChemicalsWater/Well
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
5.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
18 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
14.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 14th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2026 | 8368001458 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DAKOTA MANUFACTURING CO. / TRAIL-EZE |
1FUJA6DE96PU55206 1DADLD033GM021874 |
VA 98363PY VA 666260TL |
| July 13, 2026 | 8368001457 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
J626939GL |
VA 16289P |
| June 9, 2026 | 6725001718 | CHARLOTTESVILLE VA | I | 5 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH PROGRESS I |
1XKZD49X7JJ207262 1P9AEC425DA001024 |
VA 98362PY VA 877926TL |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | PSC0371802 | PINEVILLE WV | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
STERLING TRUCK |
2FWJA3CK07AY89588 |
VA 75610P |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| November 24, 2025 | 0006822619 | MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION S, NC | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
STERLING TRUCK |
2FWJA3CK07AY89588 |
VA 75610P |
| October 21, 2025 | 8368001073 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | III | 2 | — | AMAZON | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5K99EJ6HN984984 |
VA 77133P |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| October 21, 2025 | 8368001071 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKWXBTX96K124225 |
VA 36035P |
| October 3, 2025 | 8368001045 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5K99EJ6FN185123 |
VA UC35980 |
| September 24, 2025 | 8368001032 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKWXBTX96K124225 |
VA 36035P |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| July 30, 2025 | 9033000144 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5K99EJXGN965286 |
VA 12556UA |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON | 1 | October 21, 2025 |
| FAUQUIER COUNTY | 1 | April 22, 2024 |
| CITY OF LYNCHBURG WATER RESOURCES | 1 | December 15, 2023 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | VA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VA19
NC1
TN1
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 85 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
8
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Tractor
4
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 International F-4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTSHZ7R9MH282482 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWXBTX96K124225 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Sterling Truck A9500 series | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FWJA3CK07AY89588 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99EJXGN965286 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Dakota Manufacturing Co. / Trail-eze Detachable Gooseneck | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1DADLD033GM021874 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6DE66PU55194 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6DE96PU55206 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHC5CV47HX47115 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Chevrolet C7 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 1GBM7H1C4XJ107548 | 1 | — |
| 2001 International 2574 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTGEAER81H356442 | 1 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress I | Semi-trailer | 1P9AEC425DA001024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X7JJ207262 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Sterling Truck L9500 series | Truck · Class 8 | 2FZHAZCV37AW92848 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Sterling Truck L9500 series | Truck · Class 8 | 2FZMAZCV55AU00953 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Sterling Truck L9500 series | Truck · Class 8 | 2FZXEWEB6YAF23087 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 2WLPCCJH7SK938782 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99EJ6FN185123 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99EJ6HN984984 | 1 | — |
| Heil | — | 920378 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth | Straight Truck | J626939GL | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 16, 2014 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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