Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
38 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 174452 · MC-1326266 ·
Fresno Oxygen & Welding Suppliers Inc
DBA BARNES WELDING SUPPLY BARNES SPECIALTY GASES RAM WELDING SUP
38 power unitsavg 6.7 yrLocal · 2 statesFRESNO, CA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1326266 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
38Power units
30 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.7Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 110 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.7 yr
Model years 2005–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
105 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC (USDOT 174452) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 19, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 5.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 72 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 72 vehicle-level and 56 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 38 power units and 40 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 16, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC's USDOT number?
FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC's USDOT number is 174452, and its motor carrier number is MC-1326266.
Is FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC's safety record?
FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC has a 5.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 110 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC's fleet?
FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC operates 38 power units and 40 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC based?
FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC is based in FRESNO, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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