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Charleston Steel & Metal (USDOT 203952)

Monitor
Verdict
2 cautions found
2cautions

Findings

Vehicle OOS rate above national average

70% vehicle OOS over 10 inspections. More than 3× the national average of 22.88%

Vehicle maintenance at the FMCSA intervention threshold

Vehicle maintenance ranks 93 of 100 among similar carriers with recent violations (higher = worse). fleetfax peer estimate, not an official CSA score.

DOT number
USDOT 203952
Operating authority
No active operating authority on file with FMCSA. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-09-03. We could not confirm that live just now.
Insurance on file
No active liability (BIPD) insurance on file with FMCSA.
Safety rating
Satisfactory (rating decision 2026-03-19)
Fleet on file
29 power units, 13 drivers
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
2700 SPRUILL AVE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405
MCS-150 last filed
2026-01

Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 203952?

DOT 203952 (USDOT 203952) is Charleston Steel & Metal, an interstate motor carrier.

What is Charleston Steel & Metal's USDOT number?

Charleston Steel & Metal's USDOT number is 203952. No MC docket number is on file.

Is Charleston Steel & Metal currently authorized to operate?

No active operating authority on file with FMCSA. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-09-03. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Charleston Steel & Metal have insurance on file with FMCSA?

No active liability (BIPD) insurance on file with FMCSA.

What is Charleston Steel & Metal's safety record?

In the last 24 months, FMCSA records show a 70.0% vehicle out-of-service rate for Charleston Steel & Metal, from 7 of 10 vehicle inspections, against a national average of 22.9% (fleetfax-computed from FMCSA inspections, as of 2026-08-30). FMCSA records also show 0 recordable crashes in the same window.

What is Charleston Steel & Metal's CSA score?

FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. Charleston Steel & Metal's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.

What is Charleston Steel & Metal's FMCSA safety rating?

Charleston Steel & Metal's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, from a review decided 2026-03-19.

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