HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/474533-ace-steel-recycling-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:19 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ACE STEEL & RECYCLING INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (605) 342-8649, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC398491.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 2 · South Dakota avg 23.4%
0 of 2 · South Dakota avg 3.6%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | MT | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 4, 2025 | SD | 1 | 18 | Yes |
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 South Dakota average covers 5,284 vehicle and 11,994 driver inspections of all South Dakota-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
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 18 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 | South Dakota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 4 | 100.0% | 66.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343ATPV | 1 | 1 |
| Frame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AFRSC | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Deflated air suspension Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207FSDAS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201CFR | 1 | 0 |
| Coupling - Upper coupler is cracked 20% or less of the distance across the metal in the direction of the crack Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393701IICDUCCLT20 | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHWS | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the South Dakota column is the mix across all South Dakota-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 | 474533 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC398491 |
| Legal name | ACE STEEL & RECYCLING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 10,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 22, 2004) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 18, 1992 · 34 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 11, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherScrap Metals
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about ACE STEEL & RECYCLING INC
What does ACE STEEL & RECYCLING INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for ACE STEEL & RECYCLING INC (MC398491), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about ACE STEEL & RECYCLING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking ACE STEEL & RECYCLING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 474533. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (605) 342-8649, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC398491, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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