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STEEL TRANSPORT INC
Macedonia, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 104030 · MC 208486
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 25 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1990
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-208486 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Travelers Indemnity Co Of Connecticut
Safety
Satisfactory
21.4% OOS · 39 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC208486
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Travelers Casualty And Surety Company Of America, since October 1, 2013
Authority Age
25 yrs, 10 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 25 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 26, 2000; first granted September 4, 1990 (36 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 39 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC208486
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 1118L490
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 105989849
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy MZI 93003205
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
104030
MC Number
MC-208486
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
September 4, 1990
Authority Reinstated
December 26, 2000
Annual Mileage
1,636,965 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
8055 Highland Pointe, Macedonia, OH 44056
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lisa M Russo
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
39
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
22
Out-of-Service Violations
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance49
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
21.4% of 28 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
65th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 of 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 30 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 30 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 30 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 30 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH28
MI5
AL1
Fleet & Equipment (36)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 37 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
18
Semi-trailer
9
Flatbed
8
Full Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0NJ490993 | 5 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6DN143676 | 4 | 2 |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4845DA026550 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9KSKC2602 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ3CN557595 | 3 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4822DA025502 | 3 | — |
| Mack Trail | Full Trailer | 5MAPA48299A015508 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A286R016055 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A226R012357 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0MR432616 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 36 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X56N888115 | 2 | 1 |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA45226C010008 | 2 | 1 |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4845DA026547 | 2 | — |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4846FA031078 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4846KA050062 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830935915662 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG21PH16433 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBDR5ADAP2997 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLCK48LZ65901 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR6JLJT2442 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A218R021165 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A34PR059089 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A438R021184 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XJWDB8X21R875947 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADP9X8DJ360512 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X0VJ740129 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X21R875947 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X97J197530 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X58D754802 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH36N425970 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9KJ37N482083 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5DMFABPC47C000011 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4522JA043398 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4822GA035936 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA48247C012274 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4827LA053116 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (39)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | 3252001536 | CLEVELAND OH | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNPUBLISHE |
1FUJA6CG21PH16433 5MAPA4522JA043398 |
OH PES6139 OH TRA6103 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | 1706000912 | WAPAKONETA OH | II | — | — | CLIFFS STEEL INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER INC |
4V4NC9GH36N425970 1RNF48A218R021165 |
OH PWW6723 OH TRK1027 |
| June 8, 2026 | 3232000551 | CLEVELAND OH | I | 6 | 4 | INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MACK TRAIL |
1FUJGLDR6JLJT2442 5MAPA45226C010008 |
OH PND8450 OH TRJ7628 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SUBL | OOSSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.201A-VFC | OOSVan/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | 1706000871 | LIMA OH | II | 3 | 1 | CLIFFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKWD49X0MR432616 5MAPA4846KA050062 |
OH PWU8194 OH TRG6692 |
| 393.120D-CDL | OOSMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes lengthwise in/on a vehicle with anchor points | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 20, 2026 | 3255001356 | VERMILION OH | III | — | — | CLEVELAND CLIFFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MACK TRAIL |
1XKYD49X0NJ490993 5MAPA4822DA025502 |
OH PXA6311 OH TRH3935 |
| April 13, 2026 | 0700001323 | NEW LONDON OH | II | 2 | — | CLIFFS | Truck Tractor Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MACK TRAIL |
3AKJHHDR9KSKC2602 5MAPA48299A015508 |
OH PNR2495 OH TTV9614 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| March 18, 2026 | 3270001785 | MONROE OH | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKWDB9X97J197530 5MAPA4827LA053116 |
OH PIU7768 OH TPA4072 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | 0700001093 | SANDUSKY OH | II | 2 | 1 | CLIFFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5DB9X56N888115 1RNF45A286R016055 |
OH PUZ9468 OH TRP2185 |
| 393.106D-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 2, 2026 | 1339000826 | BLUFFTON OH | III | — | — | CLIFFS STEEL INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKWD49X0MR432616 5MAPA4846KA050062 |
OH PWU8194 OH TRG6692 |
| December 22, 2025 | ANDER07963 | MONROE SCALE N/B, MI | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW MCKT |
1XJWDB8X21R875947 5MAPA4846FA031078 |
OH PWJ4847 OH TRS7044 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CLIFFS STEEL | 10 | June 29, 2026 |
| CLIFFS | 7 | May 27, 2026 |
| CLEVELAND CLIFFS | 3 | April 20, 2026 |
| FULTON COUNTY PROCESSING LTD | 2 | October 14, 2024 |
| SHILOH | 2 | April 4, 2024 |
| INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES | 1 | June 8, 2026 |
| UNIVERSAL STEEL | 1 | October 5, 2025 |
| WEYERHAEUSER | 1 | August 22, 2025 |
| WAYNE INDUSTRIES | 1 | May 21, 2025 |
| OHIO SLITTING | 1 | August 19, 2024 |
| PRECISION STRIP | 1 | March 12, 2024 |
| PRO TEC | 1 | February 28, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 27, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 30, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 5, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 5, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 22, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 3, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 24, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 3, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2013 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| December 30, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 30, 2008 | Cargo | On file |
| September 21, 2000 | COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
National Resident Agent Services, Inc.
1059 HARRIMAN CT, West Chester, PA, 19380-1330
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