TIMOTHY N WILLIS
USDOT 2121965 • DBA: STEEL LINE TRANSPORT • 675 RESURRECTION LN, SUMTER, SC, 29154
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-739497 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 7, 2014 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0018782001 | ON FILE | Mar 6, 2014 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | CARGO | PL199512088 | ON FILE | Mar 9, 2011 | Oct 5, 2011 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP89551A | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2011 | Apr 2, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP89551A | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2011 | Mar 6, 2014 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199512088 | CANCELLED | Mar 9, 2011 | Oct 5, 2011 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199512088 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2011 | Oct 2, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0018782001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP89551A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2014 | Apr 2, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP89551A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 |
| CANCEL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199512088 | CARGO | Oct 5, 2011 | Oct 5, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199512088 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2011 | Oct 5, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199512088 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2011 | Oct 2, 2011 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC739497 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2014 |
| MC739497 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2011 |
| MC739497 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 14, 2011 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
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)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | 87236446 | HARLEYVILLE SC | SC | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.78A-WS, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 86689313 | SCRANTON SC | SC | Level 3 | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 86689172 | SCRANTON SC | SC | Level 3 | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 86128646 | BETHUNE SC | SC | Level 2 | VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.78A-WS, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 84203196 | ANDREWS SC | SC | Level 1 | DORSEY TRA SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 393.9A-LSML, 393.11A1-LSML, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 83917232 | DARLINGTON SC | SC | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 391.41A, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 83321472 | DALZELL SC | SC | Level 2 | DORSEY TRA SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 83058125 | FLORENCE SC | SC | Level 3 | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 82643925 | I-26 WB DORCHESTER COUNTY | SC | Level 3 | DORS SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 79544871 | LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95, | NC | Level 3 | DORS SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2019 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records