Steel Logistics INC Safety Record
DOT# 1589886 · Portage, IN 46368 · 2197878868
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 07/10/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Steel Logistics INC (DOT# 1589886) in Portage, Indiana has 10 inspections on record with 20 violations and a 60.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. 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.
Violation Categories · 20 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2025 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 05/12/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 09/17/2024 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 08/19/2024 | OK | 1 | 0 |
| 07/05/2024 | AR | 2 | 0 |
| 07/19/2023 | OK | 2 | 0 |
| 07/12/2023 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 06/21/2023 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 05/16/2023 | AR | 1 | 0 |
| 04/19/2023 | MS | 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 | Carolina Casualty Insurance Co. | $750 |
| SURETY | Merchants Bonding Company ( Mutual) | N/A |
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.