The Wells Group LLC
West Liberty, KY
Profile data updated Jul 24, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
393
Power Units
299
Drivers
FMCSA since 1986 (39 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
THE WELLS GROUP LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since December 1986. Based in West Liberty, KY, they operate a fleet of 393 power units with 299 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Hopper / Grain and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, The Wells Group LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 361 | 0 | 0 | 361 |
| Tractors | 32 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Trailers | 32 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
Authorized Cargo Types
The Wells Group LLC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 299
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,964,495 miles (2024)
Driver Information
299
Total Drivers
299
CDL Drivers
299
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by THE WELLS GROUP LLC
96 trucks and 16 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: International, Mack, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 77 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 19 TRUCK TRACTOR, 16 SEMI-TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 8.9% — about 1 in 8 inspections finds something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their preventive-maintenance program. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 77 | 69% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 19 | 17% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 16 | 14% |
Trailers (16 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 16 |
| Heil Trailer | 10 |
| LBT | 2 |
| Trlr | 2 |
| Trailstar | 1 |
| Polar Mfg. | 1 |
| Tank Trailer | 11 |
| Dump Trailer | 1 |
| 42 ft | 8 |
| 41 ft | 2 |
| 39 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 11 |
Vehicle makes (16 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International | 26 | 23% |
| Mack | 23 | 21% |
| Kenworth | 15 | 13% |
| Heil Trailer International | 10 | 9% |
| Western Star | 10 | 9% |
| Peterbilt | 7 | 6% |
| Terex Advance Mixer | 5 | 4% |
| Ford | 4 | 4% |
| Oshkosh | 3 | 3% |
| Vantage Trailers | 2 | 2% |
| Lbt Inc | 2 | 2% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1% |
| Trailstar | 1 | 1% |
| Ram | 1 | 1% |
| Sterling Truck | 1 | 1% |
| Polar Tank Trailer | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 834765 | KY | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2026 |
| A86371 | KY | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 96562T | KY | Heil Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| A865589 | KY | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 766233 | KY | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | May 2026 |
| 283414 | KY | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2026 |
| 00690A | KY | Unknown STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 010419A | KY | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 010810A | KY | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| A97010 | KY | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| A96735 | KY | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| A96724 | KY | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 077446A | KY | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| A72121 | KY | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| A78644 | KY | Mack Truck STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 010415A | KY | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 005063A | KY | Western St STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 008582A | KY | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 010815A | KY | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| P5E658 | KY | Heil Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 4 states: KY (105) · VA (3) · WV (2) · OH (2)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 112)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
142
Inspections
24 months
71
Violations
Total found
10
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.8%)
✓ Better than national average (-15.4%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2026 | KY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | KY | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/25/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | KY | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 06/09/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/08/2026 | KY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/03/2026 | WV | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 06/01/2026 | KY | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/29/2026 | KY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/19/2026 | WV | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | KY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/11/2026 | WV | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 142 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
7
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
9
Injuries
7
Tow-Aways
7 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 | KY | PRESTONSBURG, KY | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 11/07/2025 | KY | PIKEVILLE, KY | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| 10/03/2025 | OH | WILMINGTON, OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/11/2025 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/29/2025 | OH | CLARK (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 01/27/2025 | KY | CANNONSBURG, KY | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 08/20/2024 | KY | MOREHEAD, KY | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does THE WELLS GROUP LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, THE WELLS GROUP LLC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Hopper / Grain and Box Truck.
Is THE WELLS GROUP LLC's authority currently active?
THE WELLS GROUP LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has THE WELLS GROUP LLC been in business?
THE WELLS GROUP LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since December 1986, making their authority approximately 39 years, 7 months old.
Where is THE WELLS GROUP LLC located?
THE WELLS GROUP LLC is physically located at 611 WEST MAIN ST, WEST LIBERTY, KY 41472.
Roadside Inspection History 142 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
THE WELLS GROUP LLC has been inspected 142 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in KY, VA, WV. Out of these, 9 inspections (about 6%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.9A-LIL — 6 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-09 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-08 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-03 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-29 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-19 | WV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-11 | WV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-08 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-05 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-05 | WV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-05 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-05 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-30 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-28 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-24 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-23 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-22 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), THE WELLS GROUP LLC was cited for 53 violations, of which 10 (19%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 9 |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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