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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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WESTERN INTERNATIONAL GAS & CYLINDERS INC
USDOT 511553 · EIN 74-2368053
7173 HWY 159 E, BELLVILLE, TX, 77418
(979) 413-2100 · GEORGE ARAKELIAN
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
86 / 81
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
254 / 392
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance277 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance49 pts
Unsafe Driving33 pts
Other31 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance21 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 172.400A1-HML | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 172.301A1-HMMS | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
TX102
TN17
LA15
NM13
FL12
AL10
MS9
CA9
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.37 | 0.37 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.09 | 0.09 | ≈19–26% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.06 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.02 | 0.02 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.87 | 0.88 | ≈6–10% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.12 | 0.11 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “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 55% · Other 45%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 48% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 48% · Hours exceeded 5%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 36% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 32% · Tires 22% (2 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 4 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: 28 inspections, 9 violations, 2 OOS, 24 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 2 OOS · 78%
393.9A-LSLI ×2, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.75A3-TFL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 49 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.653).
2. Other2 viol · 22%
393.9A-LTSIR ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LSLI ×2, 393.9A-LTSIR ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | ✓ | |
| 09/02/2025 | WILSON, NC | ✓ | ||
| 05/04/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 11/21/2024 | PROVISO TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 76 vehicles seen in inspections
37 truck32 trailer7 other
Company profile
Officer
GEORGE ARAKELIAN
Annual mileage
6.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
81
Registered since
1993-02-03
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL CARBONIC PRODUCTS INC | 200908 | strong | |
| J&A FREIGHT LOGISTICS LLC | 3864002 | 2 VINs | medium |
| U S AIRWELD INC | 473683 | mailing | medium |
Activity history (recent)
03/07/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
6.6M mi reported (2024)
02/03/1993 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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