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Carrier profile · USDOT 145402 · MC-352183 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
American Welding & Gas Inc
DBA COASTAL WELDING SUPPLY SILVERTIP PROPANE AWG AXMEN PROPANE A PLUS DISTRIB LLC CO2 AIR INC TRICOUNTY GAS
263 power unitsavg 7.8 yrNational · 31 statesLEXINGTON, KY70/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-352183 STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
263Power units
234 observed · MCS-150
64Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Authority not on fileInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo6.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
19 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC (USDOT 145402) has a Vektor safety score of 70/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 6.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 605 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 579 vehicle-level and 603 driver-level — across 31 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 19 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 263 power units and 323 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 18, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 23, 2003 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC's USDOT number?
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC's USDOT number is 145402, and its motor carrier number is MC-352183.
Is AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC's safety record?
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC has a 6.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 960 roadside inspections, with 19 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).
How big is AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC's fleet?
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC operates 263 power units and 323 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC based?
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC is based in LEXINGTON, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 31 states.
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