Steel Line Transport Safety Record
DOT# 2121965 · Sumter, SC 29154 · 8034646490
Legal name: Timothy N Willis
Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/04/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Steel Line Transport (DOT# 2121965) in Sumter, South Carolina has 10 inspections on record with 21 violations and a 10.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). 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 · 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/31/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/30/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 10/23/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/20/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/05/2024 | SC | 1 | 0 |
| 10/31/2024 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 09/12/2024 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 08/29/2023 | NC | 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 | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
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.