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A & B WELDING & CONSTRUCTION INC
Nowthen, MN
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 954026
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
40.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
954026
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 14, 2001
Annual Mileage
500,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
8021 199th Ave Nw, Nowthen, MN 55330-5309
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Al Ulwelling
Officer 2
Bill Ulwelling
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
40.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
72nd 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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 20, 2024 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN2
SD2
IA1
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Flatbed
1
Tractor
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT8FEB23038 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT2REC60633 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT9PEC06436 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCXPTX7PD860774 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD40X7FD272647 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYED5342VED48376 | 1 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | T596000290 | FREMONT NE | I | — | — | A&B WELDING & CONSTRUCTION | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT9PEC06436 |
MN YCE3100 |
| July 8, 2026 | 0191000817 | AVON MN | II | 1 | 1 | LPG&NH3 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY |
1XPTD40X7FD272647 7KYED5342VED48376 |
MN YTC4792 MN STF6580 |
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | 5470003839 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | I | 3 | 1 | A & B WELDING & CONSTRUCTION INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT2REC60633 |
MN YCF7289 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.16B-DPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| March 17, 2026 | 5530003375 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | NA | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCXPTX7PD860774 |
MN YCG4727 |
| June 25, 2025 | 0174000610 | OTSEGO MN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDXF47R88EE23041 |
MN YP34037 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| October 9, 2024 | 0287000484 | CHATFIELD MN | III | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W4HT8FEB23038 |
MN YBM5107 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLT | State/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting | Texting | ||||||||
| June 17, 2024 | 000P16DLJ5 | SB HWY 63, DENVER, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PTRB |
1NPCX4EX2MD734779 |
MN YBZ1627 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| April 22, 2024 | 000P151TWK | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | I | 6 | — | A & B WELDING & CONSTRUCTION INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT3LEC41838 |
MB YBX8710 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8F09 | Driver failed to record main office address for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| 395.8F06 | Driver failed to record name of carrier for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| 395.8F12 | Driver failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| 395.8F11 | Driver failed to record total hours for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| 395.8H05 | Driver failed to appropriately indicate location and remarks for changes in duty status. | |||||||||
| October 23, 2023 | 000TT6D6RZ | HWY 69 SB, IA | III | 25 | — | A & B WELDING | Trailer |
GROVE |
52509578 |
— |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2DIM | Dimension Violation (Width / Height / Length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LPG&NH3 | 1 | July 8, 2026 |
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