Southern Steel Recycling INC Safety Record
DOT# 2578797 · Isom, KY 41824 · 6064762726
Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/09/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Southern Steel Recycling INC (DOT# 2578797) in Isom, Kentucky has 7 inspections on record with 15 violations and a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. 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 · 15 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 · 7 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 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 07/24/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/09/2024 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 11/05/2024 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 07/02/2024 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/13/2024 | KY | 2 | 0 |
| 04/21/2023 | KY | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-FEB-25 | VA | 0 | 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.