Benco Steel INC Safety Record
DOT# 613279 · Hickory, NC 28602 · 8283281714
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/12/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Benco Steel INC (DOT# 613279) in Hickory, North Carolina has 52 inspections on record with 18 violations and a 9.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record).
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 · 18 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 · 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/11/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/29/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 09/17/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 08/18/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 08/15/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 07/25/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-JUN-25 | NC | 0 | 1 | 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.