FMCSA Carrier Profile
SOUTHERN STEEL PRODUCTS
Gadsden, AL
Active
No Safety Rating
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 133.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1476967
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
June 27, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 22, 2006
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
489 Industrial Pkwy, Gadsden, AL 35903
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Forsythe
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Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate133.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (112.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | AL | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 3HAWGSTR6GL225575 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| November 3, 2025 | AL | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HAWGSTR6GL225575 | 0 | Clean |
| March 3, 2025 | AL | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3C6UD5DL1CG155560 | 4 | 3 OOS |
| February 18, 2025 | AL | Level III — Driver Only | NAVI · 3HAEUMMN1SL140146 | 0 | Clean |
| July 25, 2024 | AL | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HAWGSTR6GL225575 | 0 | Clean |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
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Equipment on Record (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internatio | — | 3HAWGSTR6GL225575 | 3 | 1 |
| Intl | — | 3C6UD5DL1CG155560 | 1 | 1 |
| Navi | — | 3HAEUMMN1SL140146 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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