Critical regulatory warnings

No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 984 days (since Nov 9, 2023). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC

Q: What is ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC's safety rating?

ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory . A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.

NAMPA, ID

USDOT 531973 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: DON THORNTON Company officer 2: JULIE R VAUDREY Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Building Materials Farm Supplies Based in NAMPA, ID Grade F · 75

Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book

Uninsured since · Nov 9, 2023

Coverage resumed · May 18, 2023

Blockers

No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 984 days (since Nov 9, 2023).

Review these

Prior insurance gap · 8499 days Feb 9, 2000 → May 18, 2023

On file

Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Org: CORPORATION

Company officer: DON THORNTON

Company officer 2: JULIE R VAUDREY

Cargo: Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Farm Supplies

Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.

Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)

TruckCodex risk summary — ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC (USDOT 531973)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): DON THORNTON (Company officer); JULIE R VAUDREY (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 984 days (since Nov 9, 2023).

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 8499 days — Feb 9, 2000 → May 18, 2023

On file:
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/531973/
As of: Jul 20, 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 F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 75/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 80% · 4/5 signals

Authority / census

Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD

Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since Nov 9, 2023.

OOS vs peers

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.

Operating authority

Insurance

Uninsured since Nov 9, 2023

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details

USDOT 531973

In FMCSA records since Aug 2, 1993 (~32y)

Entity CORPORATION

Business org CORPORATION

Company officer DON THORNTON

Company officer 2 JULIE R VAUDREY

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Cargo carried

Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Farm Supplies

Fleet size 5 units

Drivers 3

Annual mileage 53,702 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (208) 466-0036

Email: [email protected]

Physical

400 3RD AVE N

NAMPA, ID 83687-3484

Mailing

PO BOX 466

NAMPA, ID 83653-0466

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 531973

In FMCSA records since Aug 2, 1993 (~32y)

Entity CORPORATION

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 53,702 mi

Safety Rating Satisfactory

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts

Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80

Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%

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.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type	Owned	Term leased	Trip leased
Truck tractors	3	0	0
Trailers	3	0	0
Trucks	2	0	0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 1 inspections →

	Driver	Vehicle	Hazmat
Inspections	1	1	0
OOS inspections	0	1	0
OOS percentage	0%	100%	—
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%).

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

FMCSA roadside history on file

OOS Rate (peak)

—

Crashes

None in last 24 months · all-time on file

Authorities

0 active

Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC is a corporation based in NAMPA, ID, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 531973. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 3 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection 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 overview

ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 25 years on FMCSA's records, based in Nampa, ID. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet); 3 drivers.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked

2 revocations on record.

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 9, 2000 to May 18, 2023 (8499 days)

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2026-05 2026-05

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.

State	Inspections	OOS	OOS %	Last Inspection
Idaho (ID)	1	1	100.0%	May 14, 2026

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
Doepker In		1
Kenworth		1

SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

BASIC	Inspections	Serious	Measure	Percentile	Alert	As Of
Driver Fitness	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving	0	—	0.00	0	—	Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance	1	—	24.00	24	—	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 (1 row) View all 1 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
87863343	May 14, 2026	ID	1	—	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR ID AM4343 · 1XKZD49X8FJ435388	6	393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45D-B	Yes

Recent Crashes (1 row)

Report #	Date ▼	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
ID02C0291120	Apr 11, 2002	ID	0	1	Yes	No	Injury

Authority Records (1 docket)

View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date	Docket	Authority	Status	Applied
Unknown	MC266711	common	INACTIVE	—

Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer	Policy #	Type	Limit	Effective	Cancel	Status
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.	HLM51CL9013135	BIPD/Primary	—	Sep 16, 2023	Nov 9, 2023	CANCELLED
AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS	44CL9013135	BIPD/Primary	—	May 18, 2023	Sep 16, 2023	REPLACED
Coverage gap — 8499 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 9, 2000 to May 18, 2023
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CLP28681A	CARGO	—	Aug 2, 1993	Feb 9, 2000	CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CLP28681A	BIPD/Primary	—	Aug 2, 1993	Feb 9, 2000	CANCELLED

Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events

Nov 9, 2023

insurance

CANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
Sep 16, 2023

insurance

TERM/REPL — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
Apr 27, 2000

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
Details →
Feb 9, 2000

insurance

CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Feb 9, 2000

authority

Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Feb 9, 2000

authority

Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Feb 9, 2000

insurance gap

Coverage gap: 8499 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 18, 2023)

Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page

How to verify ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC

Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC

Is ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 531973 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.

What is ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC's safety rating? ▾

ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.

How many inspections has ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC had? ▾

1 roadside inspection are on file for ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.

What is ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC's out-of-service rate? ▾

ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).

Where is ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC based? ▾

ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 400 3RD AVE N, NAMPA, Idaho 83687-3484. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC have valid operating authority? ▾

ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.

How many trucks and drivers does ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC operate? ▾

ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC self-reports 5 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.

Has ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC had any crashes? ▾

1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEEL INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA

Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.

Refreshed daily.

NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

Refreshed weekly.

Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

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