Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc. based in Wood River, Illinois is the Mid-West leader for transport tank repairs, tests and inspections. Since 1957, Werts Welding has been repairing tanks and has been involved in HM-183 since its inception in the early 1980's. We specialize in only transport tank and component repair unlike others in the industry that do repair along with their other interests.
Our Wood River location is ASME accredited with the "U" stamp and authorized by the National Board with the "R" stamp. Wood River is also a DOT Registered Repair and Inspection Facility. Wood River repairs all truck tanks and transport tanks including Petroleum, Chemical, and Dry Bulk.
Werts Welding and Tank Service, Inc. also offers installation and repairs for the following; accident damage repair, customized fabrication, hydraulic systems, pumps and blowers, overfill systems, sandblasting/painting, suspensions, tank cleaning,and degassing, plus many more too numerous to mention.
Our Wood River location is registered to perform the following tests and inspections:
- External Visual Inspection
- Internal Visual Inspection
- Leakage Test
- Method 27 Vapor Tightness Test, 63.425 (e)(1)
- Pressure Test
- Thickness Test
- Lining Inspection
Werts Welding and Tank Service, Inc. is registered and qualified to perform tests and inspections on the following units:
MC 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 310, 311, 312 and DOT 406, 407, 412
- DOT REGISTERED
- CT-0159
- ASME ACCREDITED
- "U" 23,727
- NATIONAL BOARD AUTHORIZED
- "R" R-3550
Our Birmingham, Alabama location is also able to perform most all of the same repairs and inspections as our Wood River facility provides, along with minor repairs and PM's on trucks and tractors. With years of experience throughout the shop and parts personnel, our Birmingham facility can handle any of your repair and inspection needs. Birmingham is authorized by the National Board with the "R" stamp and is also a DOT Registered Repair and Inspection Facility.
- DOT REGISTERED
- CT-7343
- NATIONAL BOARD AUTHORIZED
- "R" R-5922
Both of Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc. repair facilities are located in the ideal area right next to the Major Oil Loading Racks. Detailed maps to each location are available in this web site for your convenience.
As a service to Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc. customers, Rental and Lease Units can be arranged for your use while your unit is being repaired.


