WESTERN INTERNATIONAL GAS & CYLINDERS INC
Joins 229 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 0.80% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 4.80% (better, peer 14.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- 2 fatalities on crash record 66 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — WESTERN INTERNATIONAL GAS & CYLINDERS INC (USDOT 511553) 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 0.80% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 4.80% (better, peer 14.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 66 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/511553/ As of: Oct 23, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 511553
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: GEORGE ARAKELIAN
Company officer 2: STEVE THOMPSON
Liquids / Gases
Chemicals
Other (LIME SLURRY)
Based in BELLVILLE, TX
FMCSA census as of Oct 23, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
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A
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 0.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 4.8% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=11763 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +1 (85 → 86) · Jun 22, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Power Units −1 (86 → 85) · Jun 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
511553
In FMCSA records since
Feb 3, 1993 (~33y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
GEORGE ARAKELIAN
Company officer 2
STEVE THOMPSON
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Liquids / Gases, Chemicals, Other (LIME SLURRY)
Fleet size
86 units
Drivers
81
Annual mileage
6,571,285 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (979) 413-2100
Email: [email protected]
Physical
7173 HWY 159 E
BELLVILLE, TX 77418
Mailing
909 LAKE CAROLYN PARKWAY SUITE
IRVING, TX 75039
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
511553
In FMCSA records since
Feb 3, 1993 (~33y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
6,571,285 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
4.8%
vs
23.4%
-18.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.8%
vs
6.7%
-5.9 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.28
vs
1.80
-1.52
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.6%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
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 | 39 | 40 | 0 |
| Trailers | 177 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 66 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 414 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 229 | 229 | 35 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| OOS percentage | 1.31% | 5.24% | 17.14% |
| 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%).
Power Units
86
Drivers
81
Inspections
414
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
4.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
3
66 all-time
Authorities
0
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 11,763 ACTIVE carriers operating 43–129 power units (±50% of this carrier's 86 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0.8%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 11,763 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +0.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
4.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 11,763 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -9.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 85 86FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 86 85Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Jun 12, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (37 months)
2023-10
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 86 | 6 | 7.0% | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 18 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 16 | 1 | 6.3% | Oct 18, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | May 19, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | May 29, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 27, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Sep 8, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 7, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 25, 2024 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 27, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 346 | |
| Magn | 46 | |
| Lufk | 37 | |
| Other | 18 | |
| Mtci | 16 | |
| Lufkin | 14 | |
| Unknown | 14 | |
| Lufkin Tra | 9 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.02 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.38 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | — | 0.83 | 1 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (414 rows) View all 414 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89292721 | Oct 18, 2026 | LA | 1 | TANGIPAHOA LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89223943 | Oct 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89157640 | Sep 30, 2026 | TN | 3 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89137629 | Sep 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89125313 | Sep 28, 2026 | LA | 3 | LAKE CHARLES LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89098830 | Sep 25, 2026 | MS | 2 | BAY ST LOUIS MS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89086899 | Sep 24, 2026 | NJ | 2 | WEST MILFORD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89002924 | Sep 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88975232 | Sep 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88938258 | Sep 8, 2026 | PA | 1 | UNION TOWNSHIP PA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88925104 | Sep 7, 2026 | LA | 2 | GRAMERCY LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88929323 | Sep 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88826993 | Aug 27, 2026 | AL | 2 | GADSDEN AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 88824436 | Aug 27, 2026 | AL | 2 | GARDENDALE AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88823568 | Aug 27, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88746483 | Aug 20, 2026 | NV | 2 | REGION 3 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88750910 | Aug 19, 2026 | NV | 2 | GARSON CHECKSITE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 88641536 | Aug 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88552125 | Jul 28, 2026 | IL | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88461872 | Jul 20, 2026 | NJ | 2 | PARSIPPANY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88316815 | Jul 3, 2026 | MA | 2 | H-DEERFIELD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.55E-B, 393.55D2-B | No |
| 88288690 | Jun 29, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88254312 | Jun 26, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88241297 | Jun 25, 2026 | OK | 2 | BRAMAN SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TFL | Yes |
| 88234531 | Jun 24, 2026 | OK | 2 | BRAMAN SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (66 rows) View all 66 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108224656 | Sep 2, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX75BGHQE17S | May 4, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003634382 | Nov 21, 2024 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA2024085503 | Jul 10, 2024 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2024039483 | Apr 4, 2024 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6KDCHQE1N0 | Apr 5, 2023 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2022001606 | Oct 10, 2022 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0222355260 | Aug 22, 2022 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA207156200X | Mar 28, 2022 | PA | 0 | 17 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX65FAHQE1GL | Oct 21, 2021 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| LA0210019397 | Jun 1, 2021 | LA | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| AL0001634296 | Apr 2, 2021 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0210013529 | Mar 31, 2021 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5RJ7HQE1ZB | May 26, 2020 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0200019099 | May 21, 2020 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0009711172 | Sep 17, 2019 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NYSP35036150 | Jun 13, 2019 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5GWBHQE1RU | May 19, 2019 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0180041699 | Nov 8, 2018 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA1131353612 | May 31, 2018 | LA | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TX565AHQE1WF | Apr 23, 2018 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0006206610 | Apr 24, 2017 | GA | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0017139119 | Mar 9, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA700508200X | Jan 11, 2017 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0160034724 | Sep 24, 2016 | LA | 0 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE | TX | 25 | 1 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 11 | 0 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 10 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 7 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 5 | 0 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 5 | 0 |
| IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE | TX | 5 | 0 |
| IH 10 WESTBOUND WINNIE | TX | 5 | 0 |
| TX | TX | 5 | 0 |
| GRAND RIDGE FL | FL | 4 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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