THE TIRE WELDER INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Property) gap · 35 days Inactive Oct 5, 2009 → reinstated Nov 9, 2009
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Active insurance on file AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY · 91 Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — THE TIRE WELDER INC (USDOT 525454) 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 Officer(s): GERALD GAUNA (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Property) gap · 35 days — Inactive Oct 5, 2009 → reinstated Nov 9, 2009 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Active insurance on file — AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY · 91 • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/525454/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 78/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 78/100). 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.
Active insurance rows exist, but BIPD/Primary match is unclear — verify on L&I.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 45.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144052 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceAMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 2, 2009
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC577650ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 24 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 44.44% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
THE TIRE WELDER INC is a corporation based in ALBUQUERQUE, NM, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 525454. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 10 drivers, with 24 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 45.5%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
THE TIRE WELDER INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 10 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 18 years on FMCSA's records, based in Albuquerque, NM. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 45.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 8% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CO (3) and TX (2), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
45.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (71.4% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Ford, Bigt, and Al-mac pro are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 144,052 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 5, 2009 to Nov 9, 2009 (35 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 21, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 7, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 14 | |
| Big Tex | 8 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| Trail-Eze | 3 | |
| Al-Mac Pro | 2 | |
| Courier | 1 | |
| Doonan Tra | 1 | |
| Mccr | 1 | |
| Mct | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 5.30 | 5 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (24 rows) View all 24 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88419977 | Jul 15, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86416219 | Nov 24, 2025 | AZ | 1 | SEDONA AZ |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.43D-B, 396.17C-PI, 393.60C | Yes |
| 86041126 | Aug 12, 2025 | NV | 1 | NV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
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1 | 393.104B-C | Yes |
| 85324821 | Jul 24, 2025 | AZ | 2 | BENSON AZ |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.110B2I-C | Yes |
| 85314434 | Jul 23, 2025 | CO | 3 | MONUMENT CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84755538 | May 21, 2025 | NM | 1 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83963598 | Feb 24, 2025 | CO | 3 | TRINIDAD CO |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 396.17C-PI, 390.21TB2-DOT, 395.8A | No |
| 82879321 | Oct 9, 2024 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82888650 | Oct 7, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0020-in-tarrant-co.-(424-45 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.43(d) | Yes |
| 82050530 | Jul 1, 2024 | CO | 1 | TRINIDAD CO |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.110(b)(2)(ii), 396.17(c), 395.24 | Yes |
| 81807520 | Jun 5, 2024 | NV | 1 | nv-osino-w/b-checksite |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81759703 | Apr 30, 2024 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0020-in-tarrant-co.-(424-45 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.11 | No |
| 81353842 | Apr 12, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 81166226 | Mar 20, 2024 | TX | 2 | PLAZA MOBILE HOME PA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80565557 | Jan 9, 2024 | UT | 1 | MONTICELLO UT |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80494578 | Dec 27, 2023 | NV | 1 | REGION 3 |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79954063 | Oct 18, 2023 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79922176 | Oct 10, 2023 | NV | 1 | REGION 3 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79459514 | Aug 10, 2023 | AZ | 3 | INTERSTATE 17 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79196215 | Jul 19, 2023 | NM | 1 | I25 S WEIGH STATION |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 79010104 | Jun 27, 2023 | NV | 1 | nv-osino-w/b-checksite |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.15(a) | Yes |
| 78823380 | Jun 2, 2023 | TX | 1 | tx-us-0287-in-ellis-co.-(484-520) |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78681140 | May 18, 2023 | WY | 1 | EVANSTON POE |
FORD OTHER
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2 | 393.43, 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 78344817 | Apr 12, 2023 | MT | 2 | BUTTE SCALE | — | 2 | 393.207(a), 392.2 | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2009 | MC577650-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 21, 2007 | MC577650-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Nov 3, 2006 | MC577650-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY | 1246015 | 34 | — | Sep 2, 2009 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY | 1246015 | 91 | — | Sep 2, 2009 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP CIM 7201927310 | CARGO | — | Nov 30, 2007 | Sep 26, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7201927310 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 30, 2007 | Sep 26, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP42615A | CARGO | — | Oct 27, 2006 | Nov 30, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP42615A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 27, 2006 | Nov 30, 2007 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 9, 2009
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Oct 5, 2009
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Oct 5, 2009authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 5, 2009authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 35 days (through Nov 9, 2009)
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Sep 26, 2009insuranceCANCEL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
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Sep 26, 2009insuranceCANCEL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
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Dec 10, 2007
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Dec 10, 2007authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 30, 2007insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 0 |
| TRINIDAD CO | CO | 2 | 1 |
| REGION 3 | NV | 2 | 0 |
| BENSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| INTERSTATE 17 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| SEDONA AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| MONUMENT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| BUTTE SCALE | MT | 1 | 1 |
| I25 S WEIGH STATION | NM | 1 | 0 |
| NV | NV | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 391.15(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b)(2)(ii) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC577650
common · ACTIVE · MC
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AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY
34 policy on file
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NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
CARGO policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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How to verify THE TIRE WELDER INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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