AXIS STEEL INC
CRAIG, CO
AXIS STEEL INC is a corporation based in CRAIG, CO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 496918. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 7 drivers, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
AXIS STEEL INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Craig, CO. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.2% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 22% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CO (6) and UT (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
18.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (59.1% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Freightliner, Unknown, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 114,471 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 9 | |
| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Unknown | 4 | |
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Beall Tran | 1 | |
| Bens | 1 | |
| Benson Tru | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86026694 | Oct 10, 2025 | UT | 1 | HEBER CITY UT |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85731724 | Sep 7, 2025 | UT | 3 | HEBER CITY UT |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLED, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84452932 | Apr 18, 2025 | UT | 3 | HEBER CITY UT |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 83608262 | Jan 13, 2025 | CO | 2 | DINOSAUR CO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.205A-WRBH, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 82296072 | Jul 30, 2024 | CO | 3 | CRAIG CO |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82232556 | Jul 22, 2024 | CO | 3 | HAYDEN CO |
VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
| 82160374 | Jul 16, 2024 | UT | 3 | HEBER CITY UT |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2 | No |
| 81910325 | Jun 19, 2024 | CO | 3 | CRAIG CO |
VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81896616 | Jun 12, 2024 | CO | 1 | CRAIG CO |
VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.47(e) | No |
| 81791145 | Jun 4, 2024 | UT | 1 | VERNAL UT |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.9(a), 396.5(b), 396.17(c) | No |
| 81525888 | Apr 30, 2024 | CO | 2 | CRAIG CO |
VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.134(b) | Yes |
| 81009803 | Feb 27, 2024 | CO | 3 | DUMONT CO |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 395.24, 395.32B-ELDDFR, 395.22F | No |
| 80844269 | Feb 6, 2024 | CO | 2 | CRAIG CO |
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80516510 | Dec 29, 2023 | UT | 3 | DANIELS PORT OF ENTRY |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80184726 | Nov 16, 2023 | CO | 1 | DUMONT POE WB |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
11 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a), 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Yes |
| 80108602 | Nov 7, 2023 | CO | 1 | DUMONT POE EB |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 396.17(c), 395.26(b), 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | No |
| 79644400 | Sep 11, 2023 | UT | 1 | PERRY PORT OF ENTRY SOUTHBOUND |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
12 | 393.53(b), 393.45, 393.47(e) | No |
| 79188568 | Jul 19, 2023 | CO | 1 | H13MP63 |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.60(c), 393.9(a) | No |
| 79188002 | Jul 18, 2023 | CO | 1 | — |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79009070 | Jun 28, 2023 | CO | 1 | HWY 40 |
VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.134(b)(1), 393.53(b), 393.60(c) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2022000360 | Mar 2, 2022 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| UT1901957591 | Mar 3, 2019 | UT | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| UT0700116591 | Nov 10, 2007 | UT | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAIG CO | CO | 5 | 1 |
| HEBER CITY UT | UT | 4 | 0 |
| DINOSAUR CO | CO | 1 | 1 |
| DUMONT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| DUMONT POE EB | CO | 1 | 0 |
| DUMONT POE WB | CO | 1 | 1 |
| H13MP63 | CO | 1 | 0 |
| HAYDEN CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 40 | CO | 1 | 1 |
| DANIELS PORT OF ENTRY | UT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
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