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DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC

USDOT 182535 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JAY STEWART Company officer 2: BEN THORNBURG General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Construction Based in OMAHA, NE Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Nov 1, 2019
Review these
  • Driver OOS Rate above national average 100.0% vs 6.7% national (+93.3 pts).
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JAY STEWART
Company officer 2: BEN THORNBURG
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC (USDOT 182535)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): JAY STEWART (Company officer); BEN THORNBURG (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 100.0% vs 6.7% national (+93.3 pts).

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/182535/
As of: Jul 24, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 182535
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC118091
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JAY STEWART
Company officer 2 BEN THORNBURG
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Construction
Fleet size 8 units
Drivers 7
Annual mileage 143,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (402) 943-3454
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2301 HICKORY ST
OMAHA, NE 68108-3402
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 182535
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 143,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 100.0% vs 6.7% +93.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.25 vs 1.80 -1.55
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 8 0 0
Trailers 90 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 7 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 0
OOS inspections 1 1 0
OOS percentage 25% 25% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
8
Drivers
7
Inspections
7
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC is a corporation based in OMAHA, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 182535. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 7 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Omaha, NE. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 67% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in WY (1 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Driver Fitness (100.0% of violations); top code 391.41APC (Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Ford is the most-inspected make.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2026-03 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Nebraska (NE) 3 1 33.3% Jun 30, 2026
Wyoming (WY) 1 1 100.0% Mar 26, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 4
Fontenelle 1
Ford 1
Great Dane 1
Kenworth 1
Prestige C 1
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 1.00 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 5.00 5 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88282988 Jun 30, 2026 NE 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 221769 · 3AKJGED6XESFL6438
0 — No
88182147 Jun 18, 2026 NE 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 207969 · 3AKJGLD67FSFY6266
2 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLIRP Yes
88159839 Jun 16, 2026 NE 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 221770 · 3AKJGED61ESFL6439
2 392.2-SLL, 396.17C-PI No
87422517 Mar 26, 2026 WY 1 CHEYENNE I-25 POE
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
CO ODO072 · 1FDWF7DE0KDF04935
1 391.41APC Yes
81149094 Mar 6, 2024 CO 3 BENNETT CO
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
CO DZJC48 · 2NKHHM6X6KM303876
1 391.41B10-MC Yes
80200685 Nov 20, 2023 MO 2 PLATTE CITY MO
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 218501 · 1FUJGLD64GLGY2479
1 392.2 No
78610055 May 12, 2023 CO 2 MONUMENT POE SB
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CO AFMF39 · 1XPBDP9X5LD686117
1 393.110(b) Yes
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NE0217053554 Dec 22, 2017 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0204004911 Nov 24, 2003 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC118091
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Aug 29, 2018 MC118091-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. 6079506241 91X $1,000,000 Nov 1, 2019 On file ACTIVE
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. 8E444129 BIPD/Primary — Aug 10, 2018 Nov 1, 2019 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  2. Aug 29, 2018
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
BENNETT CO CO 1 1
MONUMENT POE SB CO 1 1
PLATTE CITY MO MO 1 0
CHEYENNE I-25 POE WY 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.110(b) Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC

Is DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 182535 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC's safety rating? ▾
DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC had? ▾
7 roadside inspections are on file for DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC based? ▾
DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2301 HICKORY ST, OMAHA, Nebraska 68108-3402. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC118091). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC operate? ▾
DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC self-reports 8 power units and 7 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DRAKE-WILLIAMS STEEL INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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