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Carrier profile · USDOT 1959723 · Updated 06/13/2026

FRANKLIN WELDING SERVICE INC

48 power unitsavg 13.3 yrLocal · 1 statesKINGSVILLE, TX
CARRIER ACTIVE
Verified linksfranklinwelding.coFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
48Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.3Avg age (yr)
1999–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(361) 592-1322Email dispatchROLANDO@FRANKLINWELDING.CO

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 17 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration16 yr registered
Authority not on file
Insurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo80.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

48 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

13.3 yr

Model years 1999–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

16 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 16-yr registration, 80% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is FRANKLIN WELDING SERVICE INC safe to work with?

Is FRANKLIN WELDING SERVICE INC safe to load? FRANKLIN WELDING SERVICE INC (USDOT 1959723) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in KINGSVILLE, TX, operating 48 power units and 30 drivers. Operating authority has been active 16 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 11 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 80.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
FWFRANKLIN WELDING SERVICE INC 80
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Frequently asked

What is FRANKLIN WELDING SERVICE INC's USDOT number?

FRANKLIN WELDING SERVICE INC's USDOT number is 1959723.

Is FRANKLIN WELDING SERVICE INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, FRANKLIN WELDING SERVICE INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is FRANKLIN WELDING SERVICE INC's safety record?

FRANKLIN WELDING SERVICE INC has a 80.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).

How big is FRANKLIN WELDING SERVICE INC's fleet?

FRANKLIN WELDING SERVICE INC operates 48 power units and 30 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is FRANKLIN WELDING SERVICE INC based?

FRANKLIN WELDING SERVICE INC is based in KINGSVILLE, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.