Gerdau Safety Record
DOT# 15802 · Roanoke, VA 24014 · 8262534643
Legal name: Gerdau Ameristeel US INC
Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/09/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 25/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Gerdau (DOT# 15802) in Roanoke, Virginia has 63 inspections on record and a 30.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Inspection History · 63 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/16/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/30/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/08/2026 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/09/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/04/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/03/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/25/2025 | TN | 1 | 0 |
| 11/24/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/27/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-JAN-26 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29-JAN-26 | VA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 28-AUG-25 | ND | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07-OCT-24 | VA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-MAR-25 | VA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Ace American Insurance Company | $2,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.