SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES INC
DBA: SCHNITZER STEEL PRODUCTS
SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES INC is a corporation based in OAKLAND, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 59696. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 55 power units and 24 drivers, with 75 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 9.3%. 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.
SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 55 power units and 24 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Oakland, CA. Across 53 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.5% 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
53 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 141% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (50) and OR (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
7.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (55.6% of violations); top code 393.45B2-BHTD (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 4 times, 4 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 55 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 24 drivers; Peterbilt, Clem, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 18,244 ACTIVE carriers operating 28–83 power units (±50% of this carrier's 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 49 | 4 | 8.2% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 45 | |
| Clem | 38 | |
| Volvo | 26 | |
| Cleme | 4 | |
| Utility | 4 | |
| Clmt | 3 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | |
| Brow | 1 | |
| Brown Trai | 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 (75 rows) View all 75 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87597853 | Apr 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87471093 | Mar 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87325120 | Mar 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87142286 | Feb 23, 2026 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87070664 | Feb 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | ca-99w-n/o-south-ave |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87035156 | Feb 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87034927 | Feb 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86969560 | Jan 30, 2026 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86573680 | Dec 9, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 86453947 | Nov 20, 2025 | CA | 3 | WB LIVERMORE SCALE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86122629 | Oct 20, 2025 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 392.2-SLLTL, 395.8K2-HOSRC, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 86100924 | Oct 17, 2025 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85984759 | Oct 2, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.75A1-TFBMF, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 85984666 | Oct 2, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85611056 | Aug 22, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85660826 | Aug 19, 2025 | CA | 1 | MISSION GRADE IF |
VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 85434143 | Jul 30, 2025 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.3E3-MC | No |
| 85076779 | Jun 25, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.5B-HWSL, 392.2-SLLSOA | Yes |
| 85065544 | Jun 25, 2025 | CA | 3 | SIERRA COLLAGE AT KING RANCH |
VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 85076365 | Jun 24, 2025 | CA | 2 | MISSION GRADE IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85065144 | Jun 18, 2025 | CA | 2 | HAZEL AVE SOUTH OF CHERRY AVE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 85056451 | Jun 18, 2025 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75B-TFV | No |
| 84672020 | May 12, 2025 | CA | 2 | NIMITZ IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 84658333 | May 8, 2025 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84559030 | Apr 30, 2025 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA2302110590 | Dec 8, 2021 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| WA000E868913 | Dec 4, 2018 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA3701802296 | Jun 18, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| OR2017260183 | Dec 19, 2017 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| OR2007260146 | Sep 28, 2007 | OR | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| OR2006260225 | Nov 28, 2006 | OR | 1 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
| CA100226316A | Jul 5, 2001 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| OR0090260045 | Mar 2, 1990 | OR | 0 | 0 | No | No | — |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 27 | 3 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 16 | 1 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 9 | 4 |
| MISSION GRADE IF | CA | 3 | 1 |
| US101 SB N OF LUCAS VALLEY | CA | 2 | 0 |
| WB LIVERMORE SCALE | CA | 2 | 0 |
| AUBURN AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| EB ANTELOPE SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| HAZEL AVE SOUTH OF CHERRY AVE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SIERRA COLLAGE AT KING RANCH | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 1 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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How to verify SCHNITZER STEEL INDUSTRIES INC
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