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Generated Nov 6, 2026
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AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC
USDOT 145402 · MC352183 · EIN 20-8765924
1575 WINCHESTER ROAD, LEXINGTON, KY, 40505
(859) 737-8144 · DENNIS HARRIS
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
356 / 323
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
616 / 1774
Crashes (24 mo)
18 · 1 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1223 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance413 pts
Unsafe Driving113 pts
Other95 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance45 pts
Not in SMS8 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 210 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 100 | |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 4 | 96 |
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 6 | 70 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 64 | |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 36 | |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 177.817A-HMSP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 3 | 35 |
| 180.415-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 35 |
Most inspected states
TX204
KY83
MT71
SC39
FL23
WI19
IN18
MN17
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.31 | 0.26 | ≈12–19% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | ≈4–11% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.41 | 1.39 | ≈18–22% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.41 | 0.41 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-11-02 · 15 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 41% · Speeding 29% · Phone / texting 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 67% · Other 18% · False log / RODS 16%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 33% (11 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 31% (4 OOS) · Tires 22% (12 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 72 inspections, 48 violations, 11 OOS, 52 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance27 viol · 8 OOS · 56%
393.75A3-TAOL ×5, 393.53B-B ×4, 393.47A-BCLMBD ×4
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 112 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.057).
2. Other11 viol · 23%
393.47E ×7, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.95F
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance8 viol · 3 OOS · 17%
177.817A-HMPSPMC ×2, 180.415-HMTMC, 172.516C6-HMPMC
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×7, 393.75A3-TAOL ×5, 393.53B-B ×4, 393.47A-BCLMBD ×4, 393.45D-B ×2, 177.817A-HMPSPMC ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
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Crash record — 18 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2026 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | ✓ | ||
| 07/08/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 06/03/2026 | MERRILLVILLE, IN | 2 | ✓ | |
| 05/06/2026 | LEXINGTON, KY | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/19/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/19/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/18/2026 | TYLER, TX | 1 | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/25/2026 | MONT BELVIEU, TX | ✓ | ||
| 02/20/2026 | I-15, MT | ✓ | ||
| 02/19/2026 | GREENFIELD, IN | ✓ |
Equipment — 70 vehicles seen in inspections
41 incomplete vehicle15 truck13 trailer1 motorcycle
Company profile
Officer
DENNIS HARRIS
Annual mileage
8.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
323
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 28 carriers
Shares identifiers with 28 carriers (11 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPEED INDUSTRIAL GAS LLC | 3636466 | 4 VINs | strong |
| WORLDWIDE EQUIPMENT LEASING INC | 332574 | 3 VINs | strong |
| 48 HOURS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2059941 | officer | strong |
| AXMEN PROPANE | 850746 | email, phone | strong |
| CO2 AIR INC | 568563 | email, phone | strong |
| D & L TRANSPORT CO INC | 312255 | officer | strong |
| D HARRIS FARMS | 1944505 | officer | strong |
| DENNIS HARRIS | 1432678 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/18/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
8.9M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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