HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/104030-steel-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:15 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
STEEL TRANSPORT INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC208486
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average37.5% vs Ohio average 21.7%.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (330) 908-2788, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC208486.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC208486 | — | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. Policy MZI 93003205 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Dec 30, 2008 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC208486 | Primary | Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut Policy 1118L490 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Dec 30, 2015 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC208486 | — | Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Policy 105989849 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 16 · Ohio avg 21.7%
0 of 29 · Ohio avg 5.2%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 3 states and provinces, 24 months
- OH 24 82.8%
- MI 4 13.8%
- AL 1 3.4%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 18
18 tractors
Kenworth 8Freightliner 5Volvo 5Peterbilt 2
37 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 19
18 semi-trailers · 1 full trailers
Mack 10Reitnouer 4Fontaine 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Cliffs 6Cliffs Steel Inc 5Cliffs Steel 4Cleveland Cliffs 3Wayne Industries 1Weyerhaeuser 1Universal Steel 1International Distribution Services 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 8, 2026 | OH | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| May 27, 2026 | OH | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 20, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 13, 2026 | OH | 2 | 2 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 21, 2026 | OH | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jan 2, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 22, 2025 | MI | 2 | 3 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ohio average covers 110,540 vehicle and 182,379 driver inspections of all Ohio-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
31 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 45 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 11 | 93.5% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 6.5% | 18.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASAPPAS | 2 | 2 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 2 | 0 |
| Van/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AVFC | 1 | 1 |
| Metal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes lengthwise in/on a vehicle with anchor points Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393120DCDL | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel - Dripping leak. Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1F | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - U-bolt u-bolt bottom plate or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASUBL | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106DC | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 104030 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC208486 |
| Legal name | STEEL TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 37 |
| Drivers | 37 |
| Annual mileage | 1,636,965 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 29, 2017) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @steel-transport.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 37 |
| Trailers | 0 | 37 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC208486: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC208486: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about STEEL TRANSPORT INC
Is STEEL TRANSPORT INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. STEEL TRANSPORT INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does STEEL TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC208486: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about STEEL TRANSPORT INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking STEEL TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 104030. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (330) 908-2788, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC208486, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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