SMI STEEL LLC
USDOT 275508 • 6565 N MACARTHUR BLVD, IRVING, TX, 75039
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41CAB1076901 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 070009502 | ON FILE | Jun 13, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41CAB1076900 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 6724320-01 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2012 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 6724320-01 | REPLACED | May 8, 2012 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | SURETY | 07S201832 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 29, 2010 | Jun 13, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP672432000 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2010 | May 8, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP672432000 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 1, 2010 | Jun 13, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 41CAB1076901 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 41CAB1076900 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 6724320-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 6724320-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 070009502 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP672432000 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 13, 2012 | Jun 13, 2012 |
| NAMECHG | GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | 07S201832 | SURETY | Jun 13, 2012 | Jun 13, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP672432000 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2012 | May 8, 2012 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC733878 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2023 |
| MC733878 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2012 |
| MC733878 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2012 |
| MC733878 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 7, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC733878 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jan 7, 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
13 states • 182 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from latest 100 of 182 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | 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:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.120C-CDL | Cargo securement - metal coils | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (182 inspections)
Showing 50 of 182
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKLIN | I-65 | ...WS4700 | SMI STEEL LLC |
| Feb 4, 2026 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CEDARTOWN | SR-1 AT N. PARK BLVD | ...662994 | SMI STEEL LLC |
| Dec 9, 2025 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PELL CITY | Cogswell Ave | ...345237 | SMI Steel LLC |
| May 13, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINGSTON | I-40 | ...NU7624 | SMI STEEL LLC |
| Feb 25, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PELION | WAGNER HWY | ...668691 | SMI STEEL LLC |
| Dec 15, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT MILL | 88SB | ...JW6617 | SMI STEEL LLC |
| Mar 16, 2023 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SPARTANBURG | ANDERSON MILL RD | ...GL8673 | SMI STEEL LLC |
| Mar 15, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PELL CITY | Cogswell Ave | ...391272 | SMI STEEL LLC |
| Aug 16, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIRMINGHAM | I-20 | ...076150 | SMI STEEL LLC |
| May 11, 2022 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SALE CREEK | US HIGHWAY 27 | ...KJ8982 | SMI STEEL LLC |
| Aug 20, 2020 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2020 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2019 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2019 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2018 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2016 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2014 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2013 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 1993 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events