Charleston Steel & Metal Safety Record
DOT# 203952 · North Charleston, SC 29405 · 8437227278
Average safety record — scored 44/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 01/26/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 44/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Charleston Steel & Metal (DOT# 203952) in North Charleston, South Carolina has 24 inspections on record with 58 violations and a 75.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C.
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 · 58 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 · 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2026 | SC | 1 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 08/19/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 08/01/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | SC | 2 | 0 |
| 03/05/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/23/2025 | SC | 3 | 0 |
| 01/14/2025 | SC | 1 | 0 |
| 12/30/2024 | SC | 4 | 0 |
| 12/27/2024 | SC | 0 | 0 |
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.