FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC

USDOT 174452 • DBA: BARNES WELDING SUPPLY BARNES SPECIALTY GASES RAM WELDING SUPPLY TAPS CO2 • 2825 S ELM AVE #101, FRESNO, CA, 93706

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
174,452
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
5592336684
Power Units (MCS-150)
42
Drivers (MCS-150)
40
MCS-150 Mileage
840,000
Physical Address
2825 S ELM AVE #101, FRESNO, CA, 93706
Mailing Address
P O BOX 1666, FRESNO, CA, 93717
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-1326266ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1326266MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDNov 4, 2021Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
101
Violations
34
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.0%
Driver OOS %
1.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
42
Drivers (MCS-150)
40
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
4
Oct
4
Nov
6
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
6
Mar
10
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
5
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 101 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states101 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (34 violations from latest 100 of 101 inspections)

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Violation Summary (34 violations from latest 100 of 101 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain30Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCMMovement of damaged hazmat packages209Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817A-HMPSPMCPlacarding violation208Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:397.3-SLLState/Local Laws - Driving/parking a CMV containing hazardous materials in violation of local regulations/laws/ordinances in the jurisdiction being operated20Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:177.801-HMHCFHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported forbidden HM in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain11Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLSFrame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:180.415-HMTMCHM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSMLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:180.415180.41510Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.504(a)Placarding - table 1 materials108Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.26Requirements for reflectors10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817(e)Placard deteriorated/damaged104Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificate117Driver Fitness

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
3.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-20.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.34vs nat'l 1.80
-1.46 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (101 inspections)

Showing 50 of 101

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Inspection History (101 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 7, 202687516816RoadsideCALevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 11, 202687285705CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 23, 202687120847STOCKTONCALevel 5FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 23, 202687120846STOCKTONCALevel 5FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 23, 202687120845STOCKTONCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 5, 202687069220VISALIACALevel 5FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.47ENo
Feb 5, 202686969443GILROY IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 28, 202686909659W. CAPITOL AVE W/OF I-80CALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLDLNo
Jan 21, 202686855951MERCED AREACALevel 2LOXC SEMI-TRAILER1177.823A-HMPMCMNo
Jan 7, 202686770121GILROY IFCALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 11, 202586573787CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 10, 2025863038892105 WARDROBE AVECALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 7, 202586270197CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1WESTM SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 24, 202586137681CHOWCHILLA CAUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45B2-BHTDYes
Oct 21, 202586122164GILROY IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 25, 202585955436GILROY IFCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45D-BNo
Sep 15, 202585817839CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 28, 202585637729MADERA AREACALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLSR, 177.823A-HMPMCM, 177.817A-HMPSPMCNo
Aug 25, 202585600037FRUITRIDGE RD. @ FLORIN PERKINCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 21, 202585571680CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 25, 202585327957CHOWCHILLA CAUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2177.801-HMHCNPNo
Jul 8, 202585171596ARCH RD @ POCK LANECALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 25, 2025850756993950 E/B INTERSTATE 80CALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 13, 202584966600CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 2ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 23, 202584791213CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 6, 202584605936CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 28, 202584506074CASTAIC IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 25, 202584506260CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 10, 202584396641CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Apr 10, 202584408851GILROY IFCALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 1, 2025843339792825 S ELM, FRESNOCALevel 5GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 1, 2025843340062825 S ELM, FRESNOCALevel 5ALLO SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 1, 2025843340052825 S ELM, FRESNOCALevel 5ALLO SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 1, 2025843339802825 S ELM, FRESNOCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 1, 2025843339822825 S ELM, FRESNOCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 1, 2025843339812825 S ELM, FRESNOCALevel 5FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 26, 202584247821MADERA AREACALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLSR, 177.801-HMHCNP, 177.801-HMHCFYes
Mar 25, 202584334667RoadsideCALevel 5FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1172.602C-HMERNo
Mar 25, 202584219537CHRISMAN AT VALPICOCALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSRNo
Mar 24, 202584334634RoadsideCALevel 5FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3396.5B-L, 393.45D-B, 393.201A-FRCLSNo
Mar 24, 202584334666RoadsideCALevel 5FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 14, 202584133942RoadsideCALevel 5FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLEQP, 393.9A-LTSIRNo
Feb 18, 202583898032RoadsideCALevel 5FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 15, 202583617747UNINC. YOLO COUNTYCALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 14, 202583616428GILROY IFCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 30, 202483508316CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 26, 202483490851CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 19, 202483447289CHOWCHILLA CAUSLevel 1UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER2393.100C-C, 177.817A-HMPSPMCNo
Dec 19, 202483447287LE GRAND CAUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2180.415-HMTMC, 395.24No
Dec 19, 202483443132CHOWCHILLA RIVER EFCALevel 2LOX SEMI-TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

67 total · 4.5% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 12, 2023CATOW00UNINCORPORATEDJENSEN AV/38FT W OF PULLMAN AV...FY7535FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC
Jan 24, 2023CATOW00UNINCORPORATEDRT99/100ft N of AVENUE 48...LW9844FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC
Sep 27, 2021CATOW00UNINCORPORATEDRT 99 SB / 75 FT N OF MERCED AVENUE...LN5019FRESNO OXYGEN & WELDING SUPPLIERS INC
May 16, 2003CATOW00

Compliance Timeline

4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

May 12, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 24, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 27, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 16, 2003
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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