VOLUNTEER WELDING INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 2.20% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 10.3% (better, peer 14.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VOLUNTEER WELDING INC (USDOT 362329) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 2.20% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 10.3% (better, peer 14.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/362329/ As of: Aug 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 2.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 10.3% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=43079 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- DBA VOLUNTEER WELDING SUPPLY INCORPORATED → — · Aug 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 73 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 43 | 43 | 7 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 11.63% | 14.29% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
VOLUNTEER WELDING INC had 43 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 11.6%, which is below the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 1.0.
43 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TN (40) and GA (2).
11.6% out-of-service rate, below the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (33.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 22 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 28 drivers; Kenworth, Hino, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 43,079 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–33 power units (±50% of this carrier's 22 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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DBA VOLUNTEER WELDING SUPPLY INCORPORATED —FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (30 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.70 | 1 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 1.35 | 1 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (73 rows) View all 73 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88585088 | Jul 31, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88300954 | Jun 30, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88237037 | Jun 23, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 88188773 | Jun 18, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 88034417 | Jun 3, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87780926 | May 5, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75G-TAOW, 107.620B-HMAMC, 172.602A-HMER | Yes |
| 87681835 | Apr 24, 2026 | TN | 2 | STANTON TN |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87352565 | Mar 20, 2026 | TN | 2 | WATERTOWN TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87013019 | Feb 9, 2026 | TN | 2 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.28-WS, 171.2B-HMGRMC | No |
| 86987057 | Feb 6, 2026 | TN | 2 | GORDONSVILLE TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86524105 | Dec 8, 2025 | TN | 3 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86497671 | Dec 4, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86392364 | Nov 20, 2025 | TN | 2 | STANTON TN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86392157 | Nov 20, 2025 | TN | 3 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86379940 | Nov 19, 2025 | TN | 2 | PLEASANT VIEW TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86316133 | Nov 12, 2025 | TN | 2 | LEBANON TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86250704 | Nov 4, 2025 | TN | 2 | COLUMBIA TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86052715 | Oct 13, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85644322 | Aug 29, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 177.823A-HMPMCNP | Yes |
| 85559580 | Aug 20, 2025 | TN | 2 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85185747 | Jul 10, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LCL, 393.95F | No |
| 85067844 | Jun 25, 2025 | TN | 2 | NASHVILLE TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84957325 | Jun 13, 2025 | TN | 2 | MURFREESBORO TN |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84735668 | May 20, 2025 | TN | 2 | COLUMBIA TN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84381723 | Apr 10, 2025 | TN | 2 | MANCHESTER TN |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0102181390 | Oct 16, 2018 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0101483035 | Dec 20, 2016 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0100552065 | Jun 16, 2014 | TN | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0100191073 | Jun 13, 2012 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0010114062 | Jul 28, 2008 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNT JULIET TN | TN | 6 | 1 |
| NASHVILLE TN | TN | 6 | 0 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 5 | 2 |
| STANTON TN | TN | 4 | 0 |
| COLUMBIA TN | TN | 3 | 0 |
| THP 1 I-40 KNOXVILLE SCALES | TN | 3 | 0 |
| RINGGOLD GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| BAXTER TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| COOKEVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| I-40 W | TN | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 177.834(a) | Package not secure in vehicle | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 2 |
| 107.601 | Failing to register with PHMSA prior to transporting hazardous materials requiring HM registration. | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 172.504(a) | Vehicle not placarded as required | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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