OWEN ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
USDOT 716690 • 310 NEW STATE ROAD, CAYCE, SC, 29003
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-201245 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 4, 2023 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41CAB1076901 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 033 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 1995 | Aug 1, 1995 |
| HIGHLANDS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | DBA 100350 FAXJJS | ON FILE | Jan 1, 1995 | Mar 29, 2017 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41CAB1076900 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP6724320-06 | CANCELLED | May 23, 2017 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP6724320-06 | REPLACED | May 23, 2017 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP6724320-06 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 29, 2017 | May 23, 2017 |
| FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | JU-033 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1995 | May 25, 1998 |
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 142804020333 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1987 | Feb 16, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 41CAB1076901 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 41CAB1076900 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP6724320-06 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP6724320-06 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| NAMECHG | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP6724320-06 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2017 | May 23, 2017 |
| NAMECHG | HIGHLANDS INSURANCE CO. | DBA 100350 FAXJJS | BIPD | Mar 29, 2017 | Mar 29, 2017 |
| CANCEL | FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | JU-033 | CARGO | May 25, 1998 | May 25, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 033 | CARGO | Aug 1, 1995 | Aug 1, 1995 |
| CANCEL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 142804020333 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 1995 | Feb 16, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-201245 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-201245 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC201245 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2023 |
| MC201245 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 9, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC201245 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2017 |
| MC201245 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 23, 2017 | REVOKED | May 23, 2017 |
| MC201245 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 21, 1996 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2005 |
| MC201245 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 29, 1995 | TRANSFERRED | Jun 13, 1996 |
| MC201245 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 6, 1995 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2005 |
| MC201245 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 19, 1987 | TRANSFERRED | Nov 15, 1994 |
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
3 states • 82 inspections
Violation Summary (84 violations from 82 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SBML | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106B-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.132 | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (82 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREER | WADE HAMPTON BLVD | ...395068 | OWEN ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Mar 15, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPARTANBURG | 85 | ...144234 | OWEN ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA |
| May 3, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | TAYLORS | LOCUST HILL RD | ...395069 | OWEN ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Apr 19, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEWTON | 16 | ...395071 | OWEN ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Dec 17, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREER | 57 MM SB | ...285645 | OWEN ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Nov 12, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTER | PINCKNEY RD | ...285649 | OWEN ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Oct 26, 2020 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2020 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2019 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2018 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2018 | NC | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2000 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2000 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 1999 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 1998 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 16, 1998 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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