CURTIS STEEL COMPANY LLC
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 22 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
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TruckCodex risk summary — CURTIS STEEL COMPANY LLC (USDOT 497344) 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 — 22 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/497344/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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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 0% vs peer median 15.45% (better). n=29388 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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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 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 32 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 150 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.09% | 16.49% | — |
| 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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CURTIS STEEL COMPANY LLC is a corporation based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 497344. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 35 power units and 32 drivers, with 150 roadside inspections on file. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CURTIS STEEL COMPANY LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 35 power units and 32 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Houston, TX. Across 97 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 18.6% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
97 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in TX (97 stops).
18.6% out-of-service rate, near the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (25.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 35 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 32 drivers; Freightliner, Peterbilt, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 29,388 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–53 power units (±50% of this carrier's 35 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 97 | 18 | 18.6% | Jul 20, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 127 | |
| Peterbilt | 8 | |
| Fontaine | 3 | |
| Ram | 3 | |
| Utility | 3 | |
| Font | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Pjtm | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.34 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | — | 2.91 | 3 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (150 rows) View all 150 →
| Inspection # | Date | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations ▼ | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84107088 | Mar 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-us-0287-in-ellis-co.-(484-520) |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
11 | 392.5A3, 391.11B4, 392.4A-POS | Yes |
| 78893966 | Jun 12, 2023 | TX | 2 | IH 10 WESTBOUND KINGSBURY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 393.45, 393.11, 393.55(e) | Yes |
| 80593087 | Jan 5, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
8 | 395.8(k)(2), 393.205(a), 393.45 | Yes |
| 80659172 | Jan 17, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 393.11, 393.95(f), 392.8 | No |
| 87385979 | Mar 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.120, 393.75G-LOAD, 393.104B | Yes |
| 86980285 | Feb 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.55E, 393.9, 393.50C | No |
| 82512159 | Aug 23, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.45(d) | Yes |
| 79997506 | Oct 16, 2023 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0610-in-harris-co.-(0-37) |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.110(b), 393.53(b), 393.45(d) | Yes |
| 79320492 | Aug 1, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-4500--hwy-130 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.78, 395.34(a)(1), 393.201(d) | No |
| 87468537 | Mar 30, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-8790--tx6 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.47E, 393.53B, 393.205C | No |
| 86924938 | Jan 22, 2026 | TX | 1 | 17M IH69E SB |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.110B, 393.9, 393.75A2 | Yes |
| 84523109 | Apr 25, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-5700--old-hwy-146 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.201D, 393.201A, 396.5B | No |
| 84094366 | Mar 3, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2RG, 396.17C | No |
| 82409850 | Aug 15, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.75(g), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82131528 | Jul 12, 2024 | TX | 2 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.95(f), 393.60(c), 393.201(a) | No |
| 81677664 | May 15, 2024 | TX | 1 | tx-lat:29---46-36.97n |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.53(b), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e) | No |
| 80208240 | Nov 16, 2023 | TX | 1 | tx-sh-0288-in-harris-co.-(472-484 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.9(a), 393.45(d), 392.2 | No |
| 88433952 | Jul 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75A3, 393.11 | Yes |
| 87853829 | May 13, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9TS | Yes |
| 87586541 | Apr 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | 10400 KATY FWY SERV |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 11, 205C | No |
| 87386297 | Mar 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75G-LOAD | Yes |
| 87216177 | Mar 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75G-LOAD | Yes |
| 86948063 | Feb 2, 2026 | TX | 1 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75A3, 396.17C | Yes |
| 86898728 | Jan 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | 500 N LOOP |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.11, 393.95B | No |
| 86509642 | Dec 2, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.48A, 393.53B | No |
Recent Crashes (22 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX6X99HQE150 | Jul 22, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX6S08HQE1FP | Jan 5, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX68B8HQE1V2 | Jan 31, 2022 | TX | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TX60I7HQE1R6 | Apr 20, 2021 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX5SP7HQE14D | Jul 15, 2020 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5GX7HQE1SV | Apr 29, 2019 | TX | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TX4WPGHQE12R | May 23, 2017 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX4QN7HQE1SW | Oct 11, 2016 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX41B8HQE1EZ | Mar 6, 2014 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3XA9HQE1YX | Nov 18, 2013 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0010379408 | Mar 28, 2011 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX34UGHQE1ZV | Jan 19, 2011 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX245456501X | Mar 24, 2008 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX2454599003 | Mar 18, 2008 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX245437001G | Aug 31, 2007 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX245399901A | Aug 23, 2006 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX245372000Q | Oct 27, 2005 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX245365703C | Aug 26, 2005 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX245341201F | Jan 3, 2005 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX2452759015 | Mar 14, 2003 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX2452545007 | Jul 5, 2002 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX2452331003 | Nov 7, 2000 | TX | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE | TX | 12 | 1 |
| IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE | TX | 9 | 5 |
| IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE | TX | 8 | 1 |
| IH45 SB CENTERVILLE SCALE | TX | 6 | 1 |
| US77 RIVIERA SCALE | TX | 6 | 2 |
| IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALE | TX | 3 | 0 |
| US 77 RIVIERA | TX | 3 | 0 |
| IH 10 EASTBOUND KINGSBURY | TX | 2 | 0 |
| IH 10 WESTBOUND KINGSBURY | TX | 2 | 1 |
| IH 610 | TX | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 |
| 393.120 | No or improper securement of metal coils | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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