STEEL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
USDOT 615815 • 2115 BRANCH ROAD, FLINT, MI, 48506
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-295220 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 8, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6500021 | ON FILE | Nov 13, 2019 | Apr 15, 2020 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6500021 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 13, 2019 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6657135 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 13, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN024533 | REPLACED | Oct 6, 1995 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN024533 | CANCELLED | Oct 6, 1995 | Nov 13, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6657135 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6500021 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN024533 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 13, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6500021 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2019 | Nov 13, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN024533 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC295220 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC295220 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2019 |
| MC295220 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 26, 1995 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 34 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from 34 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 15 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (34 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLINT | DORT | ...HA7434 | STEEL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Mar 4, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MIDDLEBURY(ELKHART) | SR 13 | ...JP4029 | STEEL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jan 23, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLINT | ROBERT T LONGWAY | ...LS2055 | STEEL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Oct 17, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLINT | DORT | ...532802 | STEEL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Aug 3, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROMULUS | RAMP 194E | ...JC2658 | STEEL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Oct 5, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUSTINTOWN | IR 80 | ...HA7435 | STEEL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, |
| Sep 15, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLINT | RAMP 005I | ...427848 | STEEL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Sep 3, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 76 | ...JW2819 | STEEL TRANSPORT SERVICES, |
| Feb 15, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANN ARBOR | S US 23 | ...HA7434 | STEEL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Dec 28, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2017 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events