⛔HIGH RISK — do not proceed without direct FMCSA verification
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (828-863-2078) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameBADGER WELDING, INC.
Registered Since07/28/2026
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address387 CREEK RD, RUTHERFORDTON, NC, 28139-6720
Phone828-863-2078
Cell on File828-447-4233
Email on FileRANDEE@BADGERWELD.NET
Company OfficerSTAN BADGER
Risk Assessment
No MCS-150 date on file — verify the carrier is active
Authority granted only 6 days ago — very new, high risk
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Insurance & Bond Filings
No insurance or bond filings found on file.
Fleet & Safety
Power Units6
Drivers20
Safety RatingNone on file
Cargo Carried
No cargo categories on file.
US Inspections (24 months)
No inspection data found on file.
US Crashes (24 months)
No crash data found on file.
Authority History
No authority history found on file.
Other Companies at This Address
2 FMCSA-registered entities share this address. Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.
| Company | DOT | MC | Type | Status |
|---|
| STAN BADGER |
1528279 |
MC569825 |
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE |
Active |
| BADGER WELDING INC |
1546983 |
— |
PRIVATE PROPERTY |
Inactive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BADGER WELDING, INC. authorized to operate?
BADGER WELDING, INC. (DOT 4821202) is on file with FMCSA. Current status: HIGH RISK — do not proceed without direct FMCSA verification.
Is BADGER WELDING, INC. safe to book a load with?
FMCSA has not issued a formal safety rating for this carrier — most carriers never get one, so check the flags above instead. This report also checks insurance, authority history, and other risk signals FMCSA's rating alone won't show you.
What is BADGER WELDING, INC.'s DOT number?
BADGER WELDING, INC.'s FMCSA identifiers: DOT 4821202.
How do I contact BADGER WELDING, INC.?
The phone number on file with FMCSA is 828-863-2078.