Carrier profile · USDOT 1462609 · MC552572 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Wess Inc

Clear Lake, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2006
Authority inactiveSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayGas, Diesel, Motor Oil
31
Power units
35
Drivers
10
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
1.9M
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
59
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. Vehicle OOS well above average: 40.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
40.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 5 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 10 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.26 per 1M mi
Total inspections
10
Driver inspections
10
Vehicle inspections
5
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2008)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC552572
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
31
Power units
31
Trucks
23
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
35
Drivers
35
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayGas, Diesel, Motor Oil
Annual mileage
1,933,428 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1462609
MC / docket
MC-552572
Legal name
Wess Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 13, 2006
Last MCS-150
Sep 4, 2024
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
35 (35)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Wess Inc's USDOT number?

Wess Inc's USDOT number is 1462609 and its docket number is MC552572.

Is Wess Inc authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Wess Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 10 roadside inspections, a 40.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Wess Inc's fleet?

31 power units and 35 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 4, 2024.

Where is Wess Inc located?

Wess Inc is located at 1300 S 24TH Street, Clear Lake, IA, 50428. Phone: (641) 357-1667.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.