STEEL CREEK INC
USDOT 1521047 • 443 PAINT FORK RD, BARNARDSVILLE, NC, 28709
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:2 active
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
1,521,047
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
8287683874
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
10,000
Physical Address
443 PAINT FORK RD, BARNARDSVILLE, NC, 28709
Contact
Phone: 8287683874
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals3 flagged
HIGH
2 active Out-of-Service orders
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 87.5%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 80.8 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
fmcsa-oos-orders
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2014 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Jan 4, 2007 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jan 13, 2014 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
83%
Unsafe Driving
52%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
8
Violations
58
18 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
87.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 8 of 8 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 8 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (58 violations from 8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVEINTRA | 392.9BA-INACTIVEINTRA | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 2 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-NOREGINTER | 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+26.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
87.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+80.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
7.25vs nat'l 1.80
+5.45 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2025 | 86312017 | STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4 | NC | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 396.17C, 383.23A2, 392.2FT | Yes |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 85594632 | GASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I- | NC | Level 3 | LAND SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2FT | No |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 83434185 | EMPORIA VA | VA | Level 3 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL, 391.41A-MCPC, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 83402893 | HENDERSON COUNTY, I-26, W | NC | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 383.23A2, 392.2FT, 392.2LC | Yes |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 83166496 | STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4 | NC | Level 1 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 18 | 393.48A, 392.2MI, 383.23A2 | Yes |
| May 28, 2024 | 81737951 | Roadside | NC | Level 2 | STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 392.2, 383.23(a)(2), 396.5(b) | Yes |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 81218543 | CATAWBA COUNTY, I-40, E | NC | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 10 | 393.9(a), 391.11(b)(5), 393.43 | Yes |
| May 29, 2023 | 78751620 | MIDDLESBORO | KY | Level 2 | TRLR FULL TRAILER | 5 | 392.2, 391.41(a), 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
6 total · 83.3% OOS
2024-052025-11
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-42 · 2 OOS
MIDDLESBORO1 · 1 OOS
CATAWBA COUNTY, I-40, E1 · 1 OOS
HENDERSON COUNTY, I-26, W1 · 1 OOS
EMPORIA VA1 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance23 · 8 OOS
Unsafe Driving18 · 2 OOS
Driver Fitness9 · 6 OOS
Hours of Service3 · 2 OOS
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jun 25, 2015
OOSOOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Apr 28, 2014
OOSOOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Jan 13, 2014
OOSOOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Jan 4, 2007
OOSOOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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StationSTATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4
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StationGASTON COUNTY WEIGH STATION I-
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