What is R & M Steel Co's safety grade?

R & M Steel Co has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does R & M Steel Co have?

R & M Steel Co has 11 inspections on record with a 45.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 27 violations.

Has R & M Steel Co been involved in any crashes?

R & M Steel Co has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does R & M Steel Co have active authority and insurance?

R & M Steel Co has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

R & M Steel Co Safety Record

DOT# 62705 · Caldwell, ID 83607 · 2084541800

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 12/09/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, R & M Steel Co (DOT# 62705) in Caldwell, Idaho has 11 inspections on record with 27 violations and a 45.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

11 Inspections

45.5% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

3 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 45.5%

Carrier: 45.5% (5 of 11) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 11) National: 6.4%

17% OOS rate better than 17% of carriers in Idaho

27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Idaho

Violation Categories · 27 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.

27 total violations across 11 inspections

5 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Inspection History · 11 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.

Inspected across 6 states: ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA

Level 1: 4 (36%) Level 2: 6 (55%) Level 3: 1 (9%)

2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
12/09/2025	UT	2	1
11/11/2025	NV	2	0
08/20/2025	WA	2	0
03/18/2025	OR	1	0
01/06/2025	UT	2	2
10/14/2024	MT	2	0
09/30/2024	ID	2	0
05/14/2024	WA	1	0
03/10/2024	UT	3	0
04/13/2023	ID	1	2
03/30/2023	OR	1	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.

MC/MX Number MC207233

Common Authority N

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	The Cincinnati Insurance Co.	$1,000	07/01/2007

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.

Power Units 3

Drivers 3

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 06/01/1974

MCS-150 Filed 20240521 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 168,757

Address 20595 Farmway Rd, Caldwell, ID 83607