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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 21, 2026
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WESCO GAS & WELDING SUPPLY INC
USDOT 159716 · EIN 63-0496060
940 M L KING DR, PRICHARD, AL, 36610
(251) 457-8681 · STEVE DREADEN
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
36 / 32
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
83 / 407
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance305 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance90 pts
Other18 pts
Unsafe Driving10 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance2 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 173.24B1-HMNBP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
AL33
LA28
MS13
FL6
US3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.27 | 0.27 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.05 | 2.21 | ≈20–24% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.64 | 0.70 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08. “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 LA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from LA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 50% (2 OOS) · Brakes 19% (2 OOS) · Tires 16% (2 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 13 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: 12 inspections, 16 violations, 6 OOS, 6 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 3 OOS · 56%
393.9A-LSLI ×2, 393.9A-LTSI ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.537).
2. Other5 viol · 2 OOS · 31%
393.47E ×3, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
✓ 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 Compliance2 viol · 1 OOS · 13%
177.834A-HMC, 172.519D1-HMPMC
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×3, 393.9A-LSLI ×2, 393.9A-LTSI ×2, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2026 | Prichard, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 30 vehicles seen in inspections
21 incomplete vehicle5 trailer4 truck
Company profile
Officer
STEVE DREADEN
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
31
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARD INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS LLC | 766101 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/11/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2024)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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