CURTIS STEEL COMPANY LLC

USDOT 497344 • 6504 HURST ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77008

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
497,344
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
Phone
7138614621
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
32
MCS-150 Mileage
2,537,879
Physical Address
6504 HURST ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77008
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Unsafe Driving
0%
Vehicle Maintenance
2%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
143
Violations
89
20 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
14.0%
Driver OOS %
3.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
32
Crash Records
22

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

4
May
5
Jun
1
Jul
8
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
5
Jan
4
Feb
9
Mar
5
Apr
5
May
2
Jun
7
Jul
4
Aug
6
Sep
5
Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
3
Jan
7
Feb
8
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 143 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state143 inspections

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Violation Summary (89 violations from latest 100 of 143 inspections)

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Violation Summary (89 violations from latest 100 of 143 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit74Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.120Cargo securement - metal coils327Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak32Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104BCargo securement - tiedown damaged206Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B4Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or22Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(g)393.75(g)22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.17390.1710General/Admin
FMCSR:393.50CSteering mechanism defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110BCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201DFrame accessories improperly attached10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201AFrame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24DELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.5A3Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV11Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:392.4A-POSUse of drugs1110Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110(c)Cargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
14.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.89vs nat'l 1.80
-0.91 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (143 inspections)

Showing 50 of 143

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Inspection History (143 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 30, 2026874685378790 TX6TXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.205C, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
Mar 30, 2026874786848100 EAST FWY SOUTHTXLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 23, 202687385979US77 RIVIERA SCALETXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.104B, 393.120, 393.75G-LOADYes
Mar 20, 202687386297IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.75G-LOADYes
Mar 13, 202687304496IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1383.23A2Yes
Mar 10, 202687264498IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 4, 202687216176IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 4, 202687216177IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.75G-LOADYes
Feb 24, 202687154808IH45 SB CENTERVILLE SCALETXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 18, 202687117274IH 610TXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 10, 202687020261IH45 SB CENTERVILLE SCALETXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.9A2-CYes
Feb 9, 202687008308IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 9, 202687008378IH45 SB CENTERVILLE SCALETXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 5, 202686980285IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5390.17, 393.50C, 393.55ENo
Feb 2, 202686948063IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.75A3, 396.17CYes
Jan 23, 202686898728500 N LOOPTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.95B, 393.11No
Jan 22, 20268692493817M IH69E SBTXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.110B, 393.75A2, 393.9Yes
Jan 16, 202686866351IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 18, 202586665254US-0290 IN HARRIS CO. (706-738TXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 16, 202586607057IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75CNo
Dec 2, 202586509642IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALETXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.48A, 393.53BNo
Nov 21, 202586461276US-0290 IN HARRIS CO. (706-738TXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.60CNo
Nov 19, 202586443877US-0287 IN ELLIS CO. (484-520)TXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 10, 202586299867SH-0288 IN HARRIS CO. (472-484TXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.78, 392.2RGNo
Oct 30, 202586225377US290 WB MM 626TXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 30, 202586208732US59 SB DIBOLL SCALETXLevel 1FRHT OTHER0No
Oct 14, 202586059777IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.78No
Oct 9, 20258604819412000 NORTHWEST FWYTXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.24C2IIINo
Oct 1, 202585972746IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 24, 202585940828SH-0288 IN HARRIS CO. (472-484TXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.11, 393.19No
Sep 23, 2025858702262037 TX6 SBTXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 12, 202585791122TW-0130 IN TRAVIS CO. (426-461TXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 11, 202585918793RoadsideTXLevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 8, 202585791750IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 2, 202585713118300 MERCURY DRTXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 28, 202585656982528M TX6 SBTXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 27, 202585657515IH45 SB CENTERVILLE SCALETXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 18, 202585569029RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9TS, 393.19Yes
Aug 7, 202585460264IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 24, 202585352584IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALETXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 23, 202585322476507 TX485 LOOPTXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 21, 202585399665US-0290 IN HARRIS CO. (706-738TXLevel 4FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 17, 202585275806US-0287 IN ELLIS CO. (484-520)TXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.45B2UV, 395.24C2IIINo
Jul 10, 202585224491IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALETXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75A3Yes
Jul 9, 202585224214IH10 WB WINNIE SCALETXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 1, 202585119335IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.209ENo
Jun 17, 202585002341IH-0045 IN HARRIS CO. (24-72)TXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 11, 202584965245IH-0045 IN GALVESTON CO. (0-23TXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 19, 202584815265US-0290 IN HARRIS CO. (706-738TXLevel 4FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 16, 202584719475IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

104 total · 16.3% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
22
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
9
Across 9 crashes
Tow-Aways
21

Crash History (22 records)

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Crash History (22 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 22, 2024TXINJURY01NOT LISTEDS 17500 NOT REPORTED...ML6454CURTIS STEEL COMPANY LLC
Jan 5, 2024TXINJURY01HOUSTON11200 HEMPSTEAD HWY...187166CURTIS STEEL COMPANY LLC
Jan 31, 2022TXFATAL10NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...JX5823CURTIS STEEL COMPANY LLC
Apr 20, 2021TXINJURY01CEDAR CREEK2600 W SH 21...JX5822CURTIS STEEL COMPANY LLC
Jul 15, 2020TXTOW00
Apr 29, 2019TXFATAL11
May 23, 2017TXTOW00
Oct 11, 2016TXTOW00
Mar 6, 2014TXTOW00
Nov 18, 2013TXTOW00
Mar 28, 2011TNTOW00
Jan 19, 2011TXTOW00
Mar 24, 2008TXINJURY01
Mar 18, 2008TXTOW00
Aug 31, 2007TXINJURY01
Aug 23, 2006TXTOW00
Oct 27, 2005TXTOW00
Aug 26, 2005TXINJURY01
Jan 3, 2005TXINJURY01
Mar 14, 2003TXTOW00
Jul 5, 2002TXTOW00
Nov 7, 2000TXINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 22, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 5, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 31, 2022
Crash
Fatal crash in TX
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Apr 20, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 15, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 29, 2019
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 1 injury
May 23, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 11, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 6, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 18, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 28, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 19, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 24, 2008
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 18, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 31, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 23, 2006
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 27, 2005
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 26, 2005
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 3, 2005
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 14, 2003
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 5, 2002
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 7, 2000
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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