SUPERIOR METAL TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2579041 • 2811 EASTERN ROAD, NORTON, OH, 44203
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-903010 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 17, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-Z91-469169-01 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-Z91-469169-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2018 | Aug 2, 2025 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 5 597 897 | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2017 | Aug 6, 2018 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 5 597 897 | REPLACED | Apr 19, 2017 | Jun 30, 2018 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 5 297 750 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2015 | Jul 18, 2017 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 5 297 750 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2015 | Apr 19, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-Z91-469169-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2025 | Aug 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-Z91-469169-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 5 597 897 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2018 | Aug 6, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 5 597 897 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 5 297 750 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 5 297 750 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2017 | Apr 19, 2017 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC903010 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2025 |
| MC903010 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2018 |
| MC903010 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 5, 2015 | — | 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
8 states • 48 inspections
Violation Summary (43 violations from 48 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.110B1-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (48 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FARMINGTON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0066 N | ...S56932 | SUPERIOR METAL TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 30, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OLMSTED (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...597761 | SUPERIOR METALS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 19, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BURNS HARBOR(PORTER) | US HWY 20 | ...KS5527 | SUPERIOR METAL TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 15, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BYRON TWP | N US 131 | ...070627 | SUPERIOR METAL TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 1, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2020 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records