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OWEN ELECTRIC STEEL COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Cayce, SC
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 716690 · MC 201245
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-201245 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ace American Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
25.0% OOS · 84 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 51.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 84 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC201245
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Ace American Insurance Company
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy ISAH08889739
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
716690
MC Number
MC-201245
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 2, 1997
Authority Reinstated
June 9, 2017
Annual Mileage
1,750,639 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
310 New State Road, Cayce, SC 29003
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Scott Johnson
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
84
Driver Inspections
47
Vehicle Inspections
44
Out-of-Service Violations
30
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance61
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate51.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (30.9pp higher)
25.0% of 64 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th 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
21 of 33 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 67 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 67 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 67 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 67 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 11, 2026 | GA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| February 4, 2025 | SC | — | — | 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
SC58
NC12
GA3
Fleet & Equipment (91)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~46
of 98 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~45
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
36
Semi-trailer
31
Truck
7
Flatbed
6
Dump
4
Not Applicable
3
Container Chassis
1
Dry Van
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X2PJ246643 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X1NJ173857 | 4 | 2 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1B9A12627NB180084 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X4RJ350729 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X4PJ246644 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X4RJ350733 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X7NJ144235 | 3 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1B9A12627KB180114 | 2 | 1 |
| Bel-aire M | Semi-trailer | 1B9A134267B180086 | 2 | — |
| Benlee | Semi-trailer | 1B9A134287B180087 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 91 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bele | Semi-trailer | 1B9A137315B180238 | 2 | 1 |
| Benlee Tra | Semi-trailer | 1B9A137335B180239 | 2 | — |
| Benlee | Semi-trailer | 1B9A14032TB180276 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1B9A141381B180052 | 2 | — |
| Stou | Semi-trailer | 1DW1C48271E479881 | 2 | 1 |
| Stoughton | Semi-trailer | 1DW1C48281E479937 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXBEX37J205216 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZL40X2RJ339805 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X6NJ146833 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X7SJ130961 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49XXPJ173858 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X1LJ395068 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X8HJ166894 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKZDP9X3PF254688 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKZDP9X5PF254689 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 40 ft | 5C2BR40B0PM012662 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 40 ft | 5C2BR40B7RM013634 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 40 ft | 5C2BR40B8PM012750 | 2 | — |
| Fona | — | 0000000000031361 | 1 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 132045 | 1 | — |
| Silc | Semi-trailer | 132786 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C2T1573684 | 1 | — |
| Pontaine T | Semi-trailer | 13N1482CIY5990603 | 1 | — |
| Bell Mfg. | Semi-trailer | 1B9A12620RB180319 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1B9A12622RB180371 | 1 | 1 |
| Benlee | Semi-trailer | 1B9A12627TB180289 | 1 | — |
| Benlee | Semi-trailer | 1B9A13429DB180031 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1B9A13638LB180252 | 1 | — |
| Benlee | Semi-trailer | 1B9A14030RB180320 | 1 | — |
| Bele | Semi-trailer | 1B9A141305B180228 | 1 | 1 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1B9A141336B180290 | 1 | — |
| Ot | Semi-trailer | 1B9A14334RB180082 | 1 | — |
| Conz | Semi-trailer | 1C9LT3030X1087980 | 1 | — |
| Conz | Semi-trailer | 1C9LT3036V1087396 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | Semi-trailer | 1DW1C48271E479783 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | Semi-trailer | 1DW1C48281E479727 | 1 | 1 |
| Stoughton | Semi-trailer | 1DW1C4829WS171197 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9621VM039673 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9624TM023206 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9628SM080006 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM962XVM039669 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W37L063345 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXB0X5BJ285649 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXBEXX7J205214 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXP0X9BJ285733 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXUEXX6J124983 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLP0X6RJ339789 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NKZXPEX4TJ211586 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Strick Commercial Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1S12GC484WB722231 | 1 | — |
| Utility Tr | Semi-trailer | 1UYF32453DA886712 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X37J196493 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X39J253228 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X6BJ285645 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X1PJ174025 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X2SJ128129 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X4SJ130965 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X5TJ211247 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X9SJ130962 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X1HJ166896 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X2NJ146832 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X4LJ406368 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X5LJ395073 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X5LJ433403 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X5NJ144234 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X7LJ433404 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X8LJ399036 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X8TJ211583 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X9LJ433405 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X9PJ246641 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9XXHJ166895 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9XXLJ395070 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9XXLJ399037 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9XXTJ211584 | 1 | — |
| Tmob | Semi-trailer | 2MN01AAH531004012 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 49 ft | 3H3C492S1TT000135 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKZDP9X1PF254687 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKZDP9XXPF254686 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 40 ft | 5C2BR40B0RM013636 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Clement Industries Clement | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 5C2BR45B1VM014037 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | MEY529916 | 1 | — |
| Astl | Semi-trailer | MV1N3341331ND | 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 (84)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | 0389001771 | GRANITEVILLE SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKZD49X6SJ130966 1B9A14031RB180357 |
OK 3NN570 SC 101892PT |
| August 19, 2026 | 0364001551 | STARR SC | III | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXPEX4TJ211586 |
OK 3NM815 |
| August 12, 2026 | 0403001141 | COLUMBIA SC | III | — | — | CMC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TMOB |
1XKZD49X1PJ174025 2MN01AAH531004012 |
OK 3NM828 SC 104411PT |
| August 6, 2026 | 0400001594 | INMAN SC | II | 4 | 1 | BILTMORE IRON & METAL HENDERSONVILLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STOUGHTON |
1XKZDP9X7LJ433404 1DW1C48281E479937 |
OK 3NN574 SC 28727PT |
| 393.132C-CHVE | OOSFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles. | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | 0006902379 | CONCORD NC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDXBEX37J205216 |
OK 3NM816 |
| July 31, 2026 | 0170006369 | FLORENCE SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BENLEE |
1XKZDP9X4RJ350733 1B9A14032TB180276 |
OK 3NN571 SC 123653PT |
| July 30, 2026 | 0393001938 | POMARIA SC | I | — | — | CMC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XKZDP9X2PJ246643 5C2BR45B1VM014037 |
OK 3NM792 OK CK6953 |
| July 23, 2026 | 0406000883 | LEXINGTON SC | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZL40X2RJ339805 |
OK 3NM832 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| July 23, 2026 | 0233007478 | LEXINGTON SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BENLEE |
1XKZD49X4SJ130965 1B9A13429DB180031 |
OK 3NN569 SC 100023PT |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | 0006895040 | FLETCHER NC | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUN |
1XKZDP9X8HJ166894 N/A |
OK 3NM768 SC 20404PT |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CMC | 12 | August 12, 2026 |
| RAY'S RECYCLING | 2 | February 22, 2024 |
| SPARTAN RECYCLING GROUP | 2 | January 16, 2024 |
| BILTMORE IRON & METAL HENDERSONVILLE | 1 | August 6, 2026 |
| CHARLIE'S HENDERSONVILLE FLAT ROCK | 1 | June 15, 2026 |
| COTTRELL | 1 | May 11, 2026 |
| CMC RECYCLING | 1 | May 5, 2026 |
| SRG GAFFNEY | 1 | February 25, 2026 |
| OWEN ELECTRIC STEEL COM | 1 | February 5, 2026 |
| THE BARN | 1 | January 12, 2026 |
| CMCR ANDERSON | 1 | January 2, 2026 |
| METROMONT CORPORATION | 1 | November 11, 2025 |
11 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 9, 2017 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 9, 2017 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| May 23, 2017 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 7, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 12, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 12, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 13, 1996 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| November 15, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 20, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 10, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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