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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 8, 2026
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FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC
USDOT 174452 · MC1326266 · EIN 94-1353226 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2825 S ELM AVE #101, FRESNO, CA, 93706
(559) 233-6684 · MICHAEL T. BARNES
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
42 / 40
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
76 / 233
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy H08516868 012 · eff 10/19/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance130 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance60 pts
Driver Fitness42 pts
Other15 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 177.823A-HMPMCM | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 15 | |
| 180.415-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 14 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 177.801-HMHCF | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
CA72
US4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.58 | 0.60 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.18 | 1.18 | ≈9–13% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.47 | 0.48 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29 · 3 new since the Sep 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 Merced County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Merced County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 42% (1 OOS) · Brakes 25% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 6 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: 6 inspections, 5 violations, 1 OOS, 4 clean · holding steady.
1. Other3 viol · 60%
392.2-SLL ×3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 20%
393.45D-B
✓ 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
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.885).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 20%
391.41A-MCPVI
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.435).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLL ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/19/2026 | STOCKTON, CA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 39 vehicles seen in inspections
19 incomplete vehicle10 trailer9 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL T. BARNES
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
40
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
12/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2024)
11/04/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
10/19/2021 — Insurance filed — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy H08516868 012
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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