STEEL SERVICES INC
RICHMOND, VA
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — STEEL SERVICES INC (USDOT 4993) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): STEPHANIE STARKE (Company officer); JOSH STARKE (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4993/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 7 | 0 |
| Trailers | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 31 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.67% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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
STEEL SERVICES INC is a corporation based in RICHMOND, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4993. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 14 power units and 16 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
STEEL SERVICES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 16 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Richmond, VA. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 64% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in VA (9) and NC (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (72.7% of violations); top code 393.75(a)(3) (Tire-flat and/or audible air leak) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Western Star, Fontaine, and Clar are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 4, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 14 | |
| Fontaine | 5 | |
| Clar | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 4 | |
| Clam | 3 | |
| Clark Equi | 3 | |
| Volvo | 3 | |
| Clark Mfg. | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.48 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 0.46 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88181249 | Jun 18, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.11B4 | Yes |
| 87982825 | May 27, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87180008 | Feb 27, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86054899 | Oct 10, 2025 | VA | 3 | VIRGINIA BEACH VA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86003602 | Oct 6, 2025 | NC | 2 | I587 AT NC 121 |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85439318 | Aug 7, 2025 | VA | 2 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85166205 | Jul 2, 2025 | NC | 3 | 95 SB SHOULDER |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84797748 | May 27, 2025 | VA | 1 | PETERSBURG VA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 393.45D-B | No |
| 84766493 | May 22, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-us-264-/-exit-77 |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84454442 | Apr 18, 2025 | VA | 3 | PETERSBURG VA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84425484 | Apr 16, 2025 | VA | 3 | DUMFRIES VA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84146393 | Mar 13, 2025 | NC | 2 | I587 AT 45 EXIT RAMP |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83681485 | Jan 23, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Wctr
|
0 | — | No |
| 83522555 | Jan 2, 2025 | VA | 3 | MONTCLAIR VA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83090887 | Nov 4, 2024 | MD | 2 | WICOMICO COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 81940139 | Jun 20, 2024 | NC | 2 | 17 NEAR CAMDEN REST AREA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.104(b) | Yes |
| 81744610 | May 30, 2024 | VA | 2 | BEDFORD VA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.110(b)(3), 395.22(h)(4) | Yes |
| 81701457 | May 23, 2024 | VA | 3 | PETERSBURG VA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81599456 | May 14, 2024 | MD | 1 | PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.55(e), 393.75(c) | No |
| 81491866 | Apr 30, 2024 | VA | 3 | NEW CHURCH VA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81290553 | Mar 18, 2024 | DE | 3 | HARRINGTON DE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81139946 | Mar 18, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80047784 | Oct 31, 2023 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-n/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
|
0 | — | No |
| 79578135 | Aug 29, 2023 | VA | 3 | NEW CHURCH SCALES NORTH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79083943 | Jul 7, 2023 | NC | 2 | I587 AT 53 EXIT |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (19 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0232855240 | Oct 4, 2023 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0232585028 | Sep 14, 2023 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0213475255 | Dec 13, 2021 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0106679811 | Aug 10, 2021 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0171735331 | Jun 21, 2017 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0160235044 | Jan 22, 2016 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0104457480 | Aug 10, 2015 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0112305209 | Aug 10, 2011 | VA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0090125151 | Dec 11, 2008 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0083645018 | Dec 10, 2008 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0082185131 | Jul 18, 2008 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0080140072 | Dec 21, 2007 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0070100178 | Nov 14, 2006 | VA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| VA0060520257 | Jan 25, 2006 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0000093236 | Jan 19, 2005 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0000072203 | Nov 19, 2002 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0000068503 | Sep 27, 2002 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0000073950 | Oct 18, 1999 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0000058584 | Oct 17, 1997 | VA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETERSBURG VA | VA | 3 | 0 |
| NEW CHURCH SCALES NORTH | VA | 2 | 0 |
| HARRINGTON DE | DE | 1 | 0 |
| PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| WICOMICO COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| 17 NEAR CAMDEN REST AREA | NC | 1 | 1 |
| 95 SB SHOULDER | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I587 AT 45 EXIT RAMP | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I587 AT 53 EXIT | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I587 AT NC 121 | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.104(b) | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b)(3) | Cargo securement - logs | 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(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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