Indiana Steel Carriers INC Safety Record
DOT# 2017701 · Valparaiso, IN 46385 · 2198842703
Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/23/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Indiana Steel Carriers INC (DOT# 2017701) in Valparaiso, Indiana has 37 inspections on record with 92 violations and a 16.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. 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 · 92 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 · 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | WI | 0 | 1 |
| 03/13/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/25/2026 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 02/07/2026 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 01/11/2026 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 12/16/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 11/08/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 11/07/2025 | IN | 0 | 3 |
| 11/04/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-APR-24 | OH | 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 | Hartford Fire Insurance Company | $750 |
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.