W E L Inc
USDOT 446592 · MC-900792 · Concord, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
W E L Inc is a corporation based in Concord, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 90 power units and 33 drivers, which ranks it #66 by fleet size among 128 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 17 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 14.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, passengers, coal / coke and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | W E L Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 446592 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-900792 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 12236 Richmond Highway, Concord, VA 24538 |
| Phone | (434) 993-2210 |
| First registered | May 22, 1991 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 446592.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 38 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.37 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 347 miles reported for 2025 – about 4 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 26 CDL drivers; 27 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | W E L Inc | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.3% | 20.5% | 17.4% | 30% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.1 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 77% lower than average |
| Inspections | 17 | 17 with a driver check, 7 with a vehicle check, 6 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: water well (130 of 5,000 carriers); passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Trucking Inc USDOT 263863 | Concord | 438 | 324 | 485 | 24.6% | 34 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of W E L Inc?
W E L Inc is registered with USDOT number 446592 and operating authority MC-900792.
How many trucks does W E L Inc have?
It reports 90 power units (22 tractors, 48 straight trucks) and 38 trailers, with 33 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 30, 2026).
Where is W E L Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Concord, Virginia 24538.
What is the out-of-service rate of W E L Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.