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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
American Welding
DOT 1812220 · Clinton Twp, MI
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

American Welding (DOT 1812220) is a Michigan-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Clinton Twp, MI. As of June 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: driver qualification violation on record; no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Ken Smazel
Operating as: American Welding
DOT Number1812220
MC Number—
Street33187 LOUISE
City / StateClinton Twp, MI 48035
Phone5864815956
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age17 yr 8 mo
MCS-150 filed09/17/2008
Company officerKen Smazel
Power units4
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 100.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
4
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
100.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
17 yr 8 mo
Since 2008
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 100.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
8/21/2025MIII20OOS
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
33187 LOUISE, Clinton Twp, MI, 48035 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedSep 2008
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken Smazel authorized to operate?

Ken Smazel's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Ken Smazel's safety record?

Ken Smazel has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Ken Smazel operate?

Ken Smazel operates 4 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Ken Smazel insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Ken Smazel had any risk indicators?

Ken Smazel has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Ken Smazel?

Ken Smazel's DOT number is 1812220. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). American Welding Safety Record, DOT 1812220. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1812220
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"American Welding Safety Record, DOT 1812220." Truck Graph, Jun 6, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1812220
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