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DALE B WETHERELL
DBA: Dale B Wetherell Trucking
Alta, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 615544 · MC 311614
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-311614 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 27, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC311614
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 60451812
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
615544
MC Number
MC-311614
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
April 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 27, 1995
Authority Reinstated
April 27, 2026
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Alta, IA
Email
Cargo Types
LivestockGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB8X9VD435962 | 1 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X9VD435962 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Iowa Trailer Manufacturing Iowa Trailer | Grain / Hopper · 46 ft | 1Z9T7ADD6MS417186 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 10, 2014 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| August 30, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 1, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 31, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 10, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 6, 2014 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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