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COMMERCIAL STEEL ERECTION INC
DBA: Cse Inc
Madison Heights, VA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 208053 · MC 160568
Conditional
Active 11 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 1982
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-160568 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Travelers Property Casualty Co. Of America
Safety
Conditional
37.5% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 11 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on May 19, 2015; first granted November 8, 1982 (43 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC160568
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 8L298075
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
208053
MC Number
MC-160568
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 21, 1981
Authority First Granted
November 8, 1982
Authority Reinstated
May 19, 2015
Annual Mileage
206,839 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
153 Old Ragland Road, Madison Heights, VA 24572
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Chasity Sexton
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (23.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
37.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
70th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2025 | VA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VA7
MD1
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Flatbed
4
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Not Applicable
1
Truck
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C7W1579890 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148202L1537726 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C0W1579889 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV0HLJA2030 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Freightliner FL80 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHBXAKX1HJ06503 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4CYCG6FF636223 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4WRE76LF324148 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Peterbilt 388 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NPWXPEX2CD151223 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZPPTX2EJ418389 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Sterling Truck A9500 series | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FWJA3AV31AH73664 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XKDDB9X8PM593528 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR7LSLM8837 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. | Utility Trailer · 20 ft | 46UFU2027P1267322 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Pj | Flatbed · 22 ft | 4P5T82223J1274603 | 1 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | 8368001585 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | III | — | — | CSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKDD49X3CJ326875 13N153207L1537902 |
VA 10323PZ OK AK4185 |
| July 31, 2026 | 0006901090 | GARYSBURG NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1NPWXPEX2CD151223 |
VA 53135P |
| February 19, 2026 | 9901C00060 | LA PLATA MD | I | 8 | 4 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET ROADCLIPPER ENTERPRISES, INC. |
1GB4CYCG6FF636223 46UFU2027P1267322 |
VA TX230396 VA 271440TM |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| February 3, 2026 | 8031000879 | RICHMOND VA | II | 4 | 1 | CSE INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJHLDR7LSLM8837 13N1482C7W1579890 |
IN 2900455 VA 81325TL |
| 393.110C-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| September 22, 2025 | 9262000047 | KENTS STORE VA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKZPPTX2EJ418389 13N148202L1537726 |
VA 34520PZ OK AC9028 |
| August 28, 2025 | 5639001463 | PAMPLIN VA | I | 5 | — | CSE | Truck Tractor |
STERLING TRUCK |
2FWJA3AV31AH73664 |
VA 65362PY |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 6, 2025 | 5876000841 | AMHERST VA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
2XKDDB9X8PM593528 13N1482C0W1579889 |
VA 55651PY VA 81326TL |
| June 19, 2025 | 5733000565 | POWHATAN VA | III | — | — | CSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJGEDV0HLJA2030 13N1482C7W1579890 |
VA 53128PZ VA 81325TL |
| March 18, 2025 | 5876000642 | HALIFAX VA | I | 5 | 3 | CSE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET PJ |
1GB4WRE76LF324148 4P5T82223J1274603 |
VA UA88453 VA 829583TL |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| July 2, 2024 | 8368000357 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHBXAKX1HJ06503 |
VA 16203P |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 7, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 19, 2015 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 9, 2007 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 9, 2007 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 12, 2006 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 2, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 26, 2002 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 25, 2000 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 31, 1997 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 6, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 27, 1995 | COMMON | On Record |
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