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SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC

BURNS HARBOR, IN

USDOT 602357 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Based in BURNS HARBOR, IN Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Mar 3, 1997
Common (Property) reinstated · Apr 9, 1999
Policy effective · Nov 2, 2011
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 381 days Feb 16, 1996 → Mar 3, 1997
  • Common (Property) gap · 1060 days Inactive May 14, 1996 → reinstated Apr 9, 1999
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 2 fatalities on crash record 31 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC (USDOT 602357)
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
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 381 days — Feb 16, 1996 → Mar 3, 1997
  • Common (Property) gap · 1060 days — Inactive May 14, 1996 → reinstated Apr 9, 1999
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 2 fatalities on crash record — 31 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/602357/
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 A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

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

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 66.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.6% (better). n=41131 same-size ACTIVE peers.

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: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 602357
In FMCSA records since May 22, 1995 (~31y)
MC / docket MC290215
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Fleet size 25 units
Drivers 25
Annual mileage 651,056 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (219) 763-0710
Email: [email protected]
Physical
317 TECH DR
BURNS HARBOR, IN 46304
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 602357
In FMCSA records since May 22, 1995 (~31y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 651,056 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 66.7% vs 6.7% +60.0 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.00 vs 1.80 +1.20
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 15 10 0
Trailers 17 10 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 31 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 5 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 0
OOS inspections 2 0 0
OOS percentage 66.67% 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%).

Power Units
25
Drivers
25
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
66.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
31 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in BURNS HARBOR, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 602357. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 25 power units and 25 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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

SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 25 power units and 25 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Burns Harbor, IN. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 66.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IN (3 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

66.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (55.6% of violations); top code 383.23A2-LCDLN (License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 25 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 25 drivers; Mack, Freightliner, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 66.7% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
3 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 41,131 ACTIVE carriers operating 12–38 power units (±50% of this carrier's 25 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
66.7%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 41,131 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +66.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.6%
Median across 41,131 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 14, 1996 to Apr 9, 1999 (1060 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 16, 1996 to Mar 3, 1997 (381 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 16, 2002 to Nov 18, 2002 (2 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-10 2025-11

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
5 violations
Driver Fitness
3 violations
2 OOS · 66.7%
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 3 2 66.7% Nov 14, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 2
Freightliner 2
Eadu 1
Kenworth 1
Peterbilt 1
Reitnouer 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 2 — 5.66 6 — 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 2 — 2.00 2 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 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 (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86378778 Nov 14, 2025 IN 3 LAKE STATION IN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3644947 · 1NKAGGGG70J207909
4 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR, 396.17C-PI No
86275258 Nov 3, 2025 IN 3 PORTAGE IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3655714 · 3ALXA7A89FDGL4911
2 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41A-MCPC Yes
86102269 Oct 13, 2025 IN 3 PORTAGE IN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2879821 · 1XPHD49X7BD110519
3 391.11B2-Q, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLML Yes
80087263 Oct 30, 2023 IN 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3474410 · 3AKJGLDV4GSGX4507
1 392.2 No
78376231 Apr 17, 2023 IN 2 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2877206 · 4V4NC9GH67N456308
3 393.106(b), 396.17(c), 393.9(a) Yes
Recent Crashes (31 rows) View all 31 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0904556493 Aug 5, 2024 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903554735 Mar 4, 2020 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903097224 Feb 7, 2018 IN 1 1 Yes No Fatal
IN0902750744 Aug 2, 2016 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0116538396 Jun 3, 2011 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0901620729 Apr 20, 2011 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0901363820 May 13, 2010 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0901029143 Dec 23, 2008 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0002329706 Nov 6, 2007 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0900715031 Aug 6, 2007 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0000819869 Apr 7, 2006 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0900403161 Sep 1, 2005 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0001418423 Jan 28, 2005 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0001420615 Jul 12, 2004 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0001242900 Jun 11, 2004 IN 0 2 Yes No Injury
IL0003084732 Jun 9, 2004 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0000423279 Mar 11, 2004 IL 0 1 No No Injury
IN0900127119 Dec 11, 2003 IN 0 3 Yes No Injury
IN0900084205 Oct 31, 2003 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0007863889 Oct 17, 2003 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0003072368 Apr 17, 2003 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0007811246 Feb 5, 2003 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0209000351 Sep 30, 2002 IN 1 0 Yes No Fatal
IN0205000271 May 31, 2002 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0110000148 Oct 22, 2001 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC290215
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
May 5, 2008 MC84-B GRANT PERMIT GRANT →
Jul 19, 2005 MC290215-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jun 1, 2005 MC290215 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-F60887 91X $750,000 Nov 2, 2011 On file ACTIVE
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-F60887 BIPD/Primary — Jul 12, 2005 Nov 2, 2011 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-F60887 BIPD/Primary — Jul 12, 2005 Dec 2, 2011 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY IM-F60887 CARGO — Jul 12, 2005 Apr 7, 2011 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-F60887 BIPD/Primary — Jun 20, 2005 Jul 12, 2005 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-F60887 BIPD/Primary — Nov 18, 2002 Jul 5, 2005 NAME CHANGED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-F60887 BIPD/Primary — Nov 18, 2002 Jun 20, 2005 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 2 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 16, 2002 to Nov 18, 2002
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY IMF60887 CARGO — Nov 18, 1999 Jul 5, 2005 NAME CHANGED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CAF60887 BIPD/Primary — Nov 18, 1999 Nov 16, 2002 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7MTC251T901597 CARGO — Mar 3, 1997 Nov 19, 1999 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7LHT269T232297 BIPD/Primary — Mar 3, 1997 Nov 19, 1999 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 381 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 16, 1996 to Mar 3, 1997
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0026256 BIPD/Primary — Dec 11, 1995 Feb 16, 1996 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP 0026252 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 1995 Dec 11, 1995 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. MTC030704 CARGO — Sep 15, 1995 Feb 22, 1996 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. MTC 03 07 04 CARGO — Sep 15, 1995 Sep 15, 1995 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 2, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Nov 2, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Apr 7, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Mar 21, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Jun 9, 2008
    authority
    DISMISSED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  6. Dec 2, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jul 19, 2005
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Jul 12, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jul 5, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Jul 5, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jul 5, 2005
    insurance
    NAMECHG — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jul 5, 2005
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  13. Jun 22, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Jun 20, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Nov 16, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Nov 16, 2002
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 2 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 18, 2002)
  17. Jan 26, 2000
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Nov 19, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  19. Nov 19, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  20. May 14, 1996
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  21. May 14, 1996
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 1060 days (through Apr 9, 1999)
  22. Feb 22, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  23. Feb 16, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Feb 16, 1996
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 381 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 3, 1997)
  25. Dec 11, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Sep 15, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
PORTAGE IN IN 2 2
LAKE STATION IN IN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.106(b) Cargo not immobilized or secured Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC

Is SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 602357 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 SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
SUN STEEL EXPRESS 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 SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for SUN STEEL EXPRESS 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 SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 66.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC based? ▾
SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 317 TECH DR, BURNS HARBOR, Indiana 46304. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC290215). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC self-reports 25 power units and 25 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 SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
31 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SUN STEEL EXPRESS 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.

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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.

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