UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP
Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (713) 802-4100, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC121994.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC121994 | Primary | Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Policy AS2-661-067480-05 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2023 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · —. 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
16 of 83 · Texas avg 25.1%
3 of 141 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | TN | 1 | 3 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 27, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 24, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
65 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 24 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 92 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 21 | 70.8% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 12.3% | 4.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 0 | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 6.2% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11 | 11 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 2 | 2 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2PC | 2 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVE | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39141B10MC | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Franklin, OH | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Harpersfield (Township Of, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Savanna, OK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Not Reported, CO | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 208170 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC121994 |
| Legal name | UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 63 |
| Drivers | 77 |
| Annual mileage | 4,939,599 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 28, 2003) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 21, 1981 · 44 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsConstructionOtherPIPING PRODUCTS
Questions about UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP
What does UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP's operating authority allow?
MC121994: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP 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 UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 208170. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (713) 802-4100, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC121994, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.