SPECIAL METALS INC
SPECIAL METALS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 13 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Moore, OK. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 8.3% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 13 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SPECIAL METALS INC (USDOT 336879) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 2 fatalities on crash record — 13 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/336879/ As of: Sep 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 10% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=52541 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 13 | 2 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 13 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 8.33% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
SPECIAL METALS INC had 12 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 8.3%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 3.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TX (7) and OK (5).
8.3% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (33.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 13 drivers; Peterbilt, Fontaine, and Fotr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 52,541 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (14 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 18 | |
| Fontaine | 7 | |
| Fotr | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.46 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 2.58 | 3 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86780759 | Jan 6, 2026 | TX | 1 | TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86553886 | Dec 11, 2025 | TX | 1 | US59 SB EL TORO SCALE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85919254 | Sep 29, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-lat:31---30-18.72n |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85749896 | Sep 4, 2025 | TX | 1 | US59 BEEVILLE SCALE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.5B | No |
| 85481833 | Aug 13, 2025 | OK | 3 | ok-ctp/north-gate |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84965919 | Jun 13, 2025 | TX | 2 | US59 NB NACODOCHES SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84029484 | Feb 19, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0045-in-harris-co.-(24-72) |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.47E, 393.53B | No |
| 83271302 | Nov 27, 2024 | OK | 3 | ok-sh-7/oklahoma-hills-rd |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82910445 | Oct 15, 2024 | OK | 2 | ok-us412/sh58 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.110B3-C, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 82816098 | Oct 2, 2024 | OK | 3 | ok-i-44-(h.e.-bailey-turnpike)-wb |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 82849254 | Oct 1, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82804931 | Oct 1, 2024 | OK | 3 | I-35 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 82384506 | Aug 9, 2024 | TX | 1 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81353369 | Apr 9, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0045-in-galveston-co.-(0-23 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81084419 | Mar 12, 2024 | OK | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| 80767632 | Feb 5, 2024 | OK | 2 | ok-us-177-/-acme-rd |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a), 393.55(e) | Yes |
| 80437106 | Dec 19, 2023 | OK | 3 | ok-us-75-/-146th-st-n |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 80064013 | Oct 27, 2023 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.110(b) | Yes |
| 79677198 | Sep 13, 2023 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79368552 | Aug 4, 2023 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79057346 | Jul 5, 2023 | OK | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK2503004402 | Mar 27, 2025 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX73KAHQE12N | Feb 19, 2025 | TX | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| OK0021014422 | Jun 22, 2021 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK0021002522 | Feb 3, 2021 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK2020060768 | Jun 8, 2020 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK0AM0425118 | Dec 11, 2018 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK0300050166 | Jan 22, 2010 | OK | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK0102315970 | Apr 7, 2008 | OK | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| OK0100892033 | Dec 14, 2007 | OK | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK0100852754 | Nov 29, 2006 | OK | 0 | 7 | No | No | Injury |
| TX245437202P | Jan 20, 2006 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK0098059477 | Aug 14, 2003 | OK | 0 | 3 | No | No | Injury |
| OK0095255301 | Mar 7, 2000 | OK | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-35 | OK | 1 | 0 |
| IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US59 BEEVILLE SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US59 NB NACODOCHES SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US59 SB EL TORO SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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