WESTAIR GASES AND EQUIPMENT INC
106-unit tanker operator based in San Diego, CA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 984817
- MC
- MC931981
- Based
- San Diego, CA
- Contact
- 6192397571 · kmartinez@westairgases.com
What this carrier is
WESTAIR GASES AND EQUIPMENT INC is a large-fleet tanker operator based in San Diego, CA. Operating footprint: 106 power units, 90 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC931981 authority. Listed cargo classifications include liquids and gases and chemicals. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jun 27, 2008).
Fleet composition on file: 27 owned trucks, 40 owned tractors, 101 owned trailers, 30 term-leased tractors, 3 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 89 motor carriers operating 106 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | 35.98 | 66.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 | 9.85 | 30.5% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.23 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 81 | 62.13 | 130.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 13 | 1.67 | 777.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 106-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Driver Fitness, and above cohort average in Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 984817: 159 inspections across 5 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 in CA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 19 |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 63 |
| Hazmat | 18 |
| Total violations | 108 (17 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash , 1 with reported injuries , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Jan 11, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a large fleet scale, with liquids and gases, and chemicals on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 89 peer carriers operating 106 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 115 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (13 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 108 violations, 1 reportable crash (1 involving fatalities).
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 777.0% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet tanker operator running local lanes with 106 power units on file.
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