Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
263 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 145402 · MC-352183 ·
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 7.6 yrNational · 31 statesLEXINGTON, KY70/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-352183 STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
263Power units
240 observed · MCS-150
65Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.6 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
312 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
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. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 7.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 617 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 590 vehicle-level and 611 driver-level — across 31 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 263 power units and 323 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 18, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 23, 2003 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 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?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 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 7.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,010 roadside inspections, with 18 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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