SABEL STEEL SERVICE INC
DBA: SABEL STEEL SERVICE
Joins 77 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 29, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 29.1% vs peer 14.8% Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — SABEL STEEL SERVICE INC (USDOT 41934) 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: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 29.1% vs peer 14.8% • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/41934/ As of: Oct 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 41934
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: TYRELL HOLMES SR.
Company officer 2: JASON NICKLES
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Other (SCRAP METAL)
Based in MONTGOMERY, AL
FMCSA census as of Oct 29, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 29.1% vs peer median 14.8% (worse). n=18658 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
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.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
41934
In FMCSA records since
Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
TYRELL HOLMES SR.
Company officer 2
JASON NICKLES
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Other (SCRAP METAL)
Fleet size
54 units
Drivers
48
Annual mileage
2,028,540 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (334) 265-6771
Email: [email protected]
Physical
749 N COURT ST
MONTGOMERY, AL 36104
Mailing
P O BOX 4747
MONTGOMERY, AL 36103
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
41934
In FMCSA records since
Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
2,028,540 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
29.1%
vs
23.4%
+5.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
6.7%
-6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.84
vs
1.80
-0.96
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.7%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
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 | 9 | 42 | 0 |
| Trailers | 146 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 61 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 156 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 15.58% | — |
| 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%).
Power Units
54
Drivers
48
Inspections
156
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
29.1%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
4
61 all-time
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 29.1% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 18,658 ACTIVE carriers operating 27–81 power units (±50% of this carrier's 54 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 18,658 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
29.1%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.8%
Median across 18,658 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (35 months)
2023-10
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.40 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | — | 5.16 | 5 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (156 rows) View all 156 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89342212 | Oct 23, 2026 | AL | 3 | MILLBROOK AL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89311492 | Oct 20, 2026 | AL | 2 | WETUMPKA AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89177135 | Oct 3, 2026 | AL | 3 | PRATTVILLE AL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88802146 | Aug 25, 2026 | AL | 2 | THEODORE AL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 88391253 | Jul 13, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88347921 | Jul 8, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88113531 | Jun 10, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 88100276 | Jun 9, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.55E-B, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 87763690 | May 4, 2026 | LA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87657906 | Apr 22, 2026 | AL | 2 | SHORTER AL |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 134B-CRHLC, 9A-LSML | Yes |
| 87520857 | Apr 8, 2026 | AL | 2 | PRATTVILLE AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87274286 | Mar 10, 2026 | MS | 2 | GULFPORT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 87202278 | Mar 2, 2026 | MS | 3 | JACKSON CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87202212 | Feb 26, 2026 | MS | 3 | LINCOLN COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87086194 | Feb 19, 2026 | LA | 2 | GONZALES LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 390.21TE2IV-D, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87041132 | Feb 13, 2026 | AL | 2 | MONTGOMERY AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.9A2-C, 393.55E-B, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| 86954809 | Feb 3, 2026 | AL | 3 | DANVILLE AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 395.24 | No |
| 86932768 | Jan 30, 2026 | LA | 2 | BREAUX BRIDGE LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 86897379 | Jan 27, 2026 | AL | 3 | COTTONDALE AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86831055 | Jan 16, 2026 | LA | 2 | BREAUX BRIDGE LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55E-B, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 86747024 | Jan 7, 2026 | LA | 3 | BREAUX BRIDGE LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86713365 | Jan 6, 2026 | AL | 3 | PRATTVILLE AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86716121 | Jan 2, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 393.43D | Yes |
| 86617035 | Dec 17, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-ss-0380-in-jefferson-co.-(442- |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 86609064 | Dec 15, 2025 | LA | 3 | STARKS LA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (61 rows) View all 61 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0006616640 | Feb 17, 2026 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005711996 | Oct 22, 2025 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX73OFHQE1DI | Mar 7, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0005614789 | Feb 13, 2025 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX6ZWCHQE1YL | Oct 14, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009408154 | Apr 15, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0003726001 | Nov 15, 2023 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0003636410 | Apr 3, 2023 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0003634394 | Mar 30, 2023 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS3005231664 | Feb 16, 2023 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0002713439 | Oct 12, 2022 | AL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9021220001 | Sep 6, 2022 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008409122 | Jan 31, 2022 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007971978 | Mar 2, 2021 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0000716212 | Nov 16, 2020 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0000715557 | Nov 13, 2020 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0000683144 | Aug 25, 2020 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0000665197 | Jul 7, 2020 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007470751 | Nov 27, 2019 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0009635226 | Mar 25, 2019 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007101708 | Feb 26, 2019 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0006725060 | May 25, 2018 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA0170035020 | Sep 1, 2017 | LA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0007610929 | Jan 30, 2017 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0006722583 | Oct 19, 2016 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | AL | 32 | 7 |
| BREAUX BRIDGE LA | LA | 7 | 3 |
| PRATTVILLE AL | AL | 5 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 5 | 1 |
| PENSACOLA FL | FL | 4 | 0 |
| I10 PENSACOLA WIM-EAST | FL | 3 | 1 |
| JAKIN GA | GA | 3 | 0 |
| MONTGOMERY AL | AL | 2 | 1 |
| THEODORE AL | AL | 2 | 0 |
| GRAND RIDGE FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
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