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COMMERCIAL STEEL ERECTION INC

USDOT 208053 • DBA: CSE INC • 153 OLD RAGLAND ROAD, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA, 24572

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
208,053
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Virginia
Phone
4348452700
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
41
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
206,839
BOC-3 Agent
NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
Physical Address
153 OLD RAGLAND ROAD, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA, 24572
Mailing Address
P O BOX 1030, MADISON HEIGHTS, VA, 24572
Contact
Phone: 4348452700

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 30.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 23.3 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

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Feb 27, 2017
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-160568ACTIVEUnknownNov 8, 2016

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICABIPD/Primary8H802317ON FILEFeb 27, 2017Oct 14, 2022
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO401 78 54ON FILEDec 1, 2001Apr 2, 2007
BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPDBA 1329613ON FILEJan 1, 1982Jun 28, 1998

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP 5852245REPLACEDDec 1, 2016Feb 27, 2017
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary14UENQI0603CANCELLEDDec 31, 2001Dec 4, 2016
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary14UENQI0603REPLACEDDec 31, 2001Dec 1, 2016
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO401 78 54REPLACEDDec 1, 2001Dec 1, 2001
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAS215145064807CANCELLEDJan 1, 2000Jan 30, 2002
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOK01-151-450648-14CANCELLEDJan 23, 1997Jan 30, 2002
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICACARGOPST 20 15 08CANCELLEDJan 1, 1993Oct 11, 1995

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA8H802317BIPD/PrimaryOct 14, 2022Oct 14, 2022
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBAP 5852245BIPD/PrimaryFeb 27, 2017Feb 27, 2017
TERM/CANCLHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY14UENQI0603BIPD/PrimaryDec 4, 2016Dec 4, 2016
TERM/REPLHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY14UENQI0603BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016
CANCELLEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY401 78 54CARGOApr 2, 2007Apr 2, 2007
CANCELLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.AS215145064807BIPD/PrimaryJan 30, 2002Jan 30, 2002
CANCELLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.K01-151-450648-14CARGOJan 30, 2002Jan 30, 2002
TERM/REPLLEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY401 78 54CARGODec 1, 2001Dec 1, 2001
CANCELBITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATIONBA 1329613BIPDJun 28, 1998Jun 28, 1998
CANCELROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAPST 20 15 08CARGOOct 11, 1995Oct 11, 1995

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-160568INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-160568INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC160568COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 7, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 8, 2016
MC160568MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 19, 2015—Unknown
MC160568MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 12, 2006REVOKEDApr 9, 2007
MC160568COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 26, 2002DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 28, 2002
MC160568MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 25, 2000REVOKEDApr 9, 2007
MC160568COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 2, 1990DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC160568MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 8, 1982REVOKEDJan 28, 1997

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
32%
Hours of Service
9%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
10
Violations
24
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
30.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
30.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
30
Drivers (MCS-150)
41
Crash Records
10

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 10 of 10 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states • 10 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (24 violations from 10 inspections)

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Violation Summary (24 violations from 10 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110C-CCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.11(b)(1)No valid CDL119Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
30.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+6.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
30.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+23.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.40vs nat'l 1.80
+0.60 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 (10 inspections)

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Inspection History (10 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 19, 202687104886LA PLATA MDMDLevel 1ROAD CLIPP SEMI-TRAILER8393.95F, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LHWSYes
Feb 3, 202686963763RICHMOND VAVALevel 2FOUNTAIN F SEMI-TRAILER4390.21TB1-MC, 393.95A4-EEUS, 390.21TB2-DOTYes
Sep 22, 202585877598RoadsideVALevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 28, 202585646390PAMPLIN VAVALevel 1STERLING T TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9A-LRLI, 393.55C1, 393.47ENo
Aug 6, 202585428592AMHERST VAVALevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jun 19, 202585009415POWHATAN VAVALevel 3FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Mar 18, 202584161707HALIFAX VAVALevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER5393.43D-B, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Jul 2, 202482055106MADISON HEIGHTS VAVALevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 22, 202378703113THP 5 I-81 GREENE SCALESTNLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.11(b)(1), 392.2Yes
May 5, 202378553374WV TURNPIKEWVLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

8 total · 37.5% OOS
2024-072026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

LA PLATA MD1 · 1 OOS
THP 5 I-81 GREENE SCALES1 · 1 OOS
AMHERST VA1
HALIFAX VA1 · 1 OOS
MADISON HEIGHTS VA1
PAMPLIN VA1
POWHATAN VA1
RICHMOND VA1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness4 · 3 OOS

Recent Crashes

10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
5
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (10 records)

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Crash History (10 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 9, 2025VATOW00Not ReportedRICHMOND HIGHWAY AT 0.10M W OF SCOTTS FARM RD...401788COMMERCIAL STEEL ERECTION INC
Jun 5, 2024VAINJURY01—INTERSTATE 81...189588COMMERCIAL STEEL ERECTION INC
Dec 12, 2022VATOW00—ROUTE 11...277308COMMERCIAL STEEL ERECTION INC
Oct 6, 2016VAINJURY01————
Apr 11, 2016VATOW00————
Apr 13, 2011VAFATAL12————
Nov 12, 2010VATOW00————
Oct 25, 2008VATOW00————
Dec 7, 2006VATOW00————
Oct 28, 2002VAINJURY01————

Compliance Timeline

21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 9, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 5, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in VA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 12, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 14, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Feb 27, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 4, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 8, 2016
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-160568
Oct 6, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 11, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 13, 2011
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 2 injuries
Nov 12, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 25, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 2, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 7, 2006
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 28, 2002
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 30, 2002
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 30, 2002
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Dec 1, 2001
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jun 28, 1998
Insurance
Insurance cancel
BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD
Oct 11, 1995
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA • CARGO

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