AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: COASTAL WELDING SUPPLY SILVERTIP PROPANE AWG AXMEN PROPANE A PLUS DISTRIB LLC CO2 AIR INC TRICOUNTY GAS
USDOT
145402
MC Number
352183
Fleet Size
356
Total Drivers
323
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 2, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in LEXINGTON, Kentucky, operating 356 power units with 323 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.3% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 17 crashes on file (1 fatal, 8 with injuries). FMCSA records show 635 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Kentucky is 11.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 26.8% across 42,744 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- Yes
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
635
Total
51%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
17
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC (USDOT #145402) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC's safety record?
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC has 635 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 17 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC operate?
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC operates 356 power units with 323 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC transport hazardous materials?
Yes. AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC is flagged for hazardous materials transportation with FMCSA. That means additional safety requirements and more frequent inspections.
Where is AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC located?
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC is based in LEXINGTON, Kentucky at 1575 WINCHESTER ROAD, 40505. Phone: (859) 737-8144.
What are AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC's out-of-service rates?
AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.3%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 6.4%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.