OWEN ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 5 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average46.9% vs South Carolina average 30.3%.
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, (205) 599-7761, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC201245.
- 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) | MC201245 | — | Federal Insurance Company Policy ISA H08893391 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Oct 1, 2026 | 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
15 of 32 · South Carolina avg 30.3%
0 of 68 · South Carolina avg 6.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | SC | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Aug 5, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | SC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | 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 South Carolina average covers 18,709 vehicle and 40,848 driver inspections of all South Carolina-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
39 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 19 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 62 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 | South Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 19 | 94.9% | 68.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 5.1% | 13.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134BCRHLC | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 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 South Carolina column is the mix across all South Carolina-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Winston-Salem, NC | 0 | 0 |
| May 11, 2026 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Greer, SC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 716690 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC201245 |
| Legal name | OWEN ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 98 |
| Drivers | 60 |
| Annual mileage | 1,750,639 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 2, 1997 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesOtherSCRAP METAL
Questions about OWEN ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
What does OWEN ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA's operating authority allow?
MC201245: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about OWEN ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking OWEN ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 716690. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (205) 599-7761, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC201245, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other companies using (205) 599-7761
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
5 companies
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMC STEEL FABRICATORS INC | 341253 | MC598329 | 245 | Active Current · Motus |
| COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY | 60043 | MC893961 | 196 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| CMC STEEL US LLC | 3155459 | MC107462 | 36 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| OWEN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS INC | 112604 | MC357174 | 20 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| CONCRETE PIPE & PRECAST LLC | 4317443 | MC1683899 | 5 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
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| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILL TIMBER PRODUCTS LLC | 4359138 | FF67253 | 4 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| TRIP'S TRUCKING LLC | 4204239 | MC1679690 | 3 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| FAITHFUL FAITH TRANSPORT LLC | 3421125 | MC1105932 | 2 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| CARTER HAULING LLC | 3991803 | MC1497724 | 2 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| GILL & SON TRUCKING LLC | 4547713 | MC1805703 | 2 | Active Current · Motus |
| ATLAS TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS | 4581402 | MC50213644 | 2 | Active Current · Motus |
| AL FOLKS TRUCKING LLC | 1452630 | MC614638 | 1 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| MCCASKELL TRUCKING LLC | 1496320 | MC1672741 | 1 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| FIVE STAR FREIGHT LINES LLC | 1918576 | MC695073 | 1 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| HIGH COTTON EXPRESS LLC | 2517069 | MC873443 | 1 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.