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BEST STEEL & METAL INC
Compton, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1493873 · MC 561790
No Safety Rating
Active 6 months · first granted 2008
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-561790 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
No inspection records on file
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 months since reinstatement on April 16, 2026; first granted October 20, 2008 (18 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC561790
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN410086
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN316143
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1493873
MC Number
MC-561790
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 26, 2006
Authority First Granted
October 20, 2008
Authority Reinstated
April 16, 2026
Annual Mileage
14,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Compton, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightIntermodalOther Cargo
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 6, 2026 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| September 9, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 7, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 17, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 13, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 23, 2013 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| September 14, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 16, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 3, 2026 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 19, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 18, 2026.
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