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Carrier profile · USDOT 1283237 · MC-978479 · Updated 07/18/2026

WESTERN STEEL INC

DBA WESTERN IRON WORKS DIVISION

10 power unitsavg 10 yrLocal · 1 statesHUEYTOWN, AL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-978479 ACTIVE
Verified linkswesternsteelinc.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.0Avg age (yr)
2014–2019 · vPIC
Call dispatch(205) 744-2230Email dispatchjessica@westernsteelinc.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Limited record

Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
Operating authority21 yr active
since 2004
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo100.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10 yr

Model years 2014–2019 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

21 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 21-yr authority, 100% vehicle OOS — unrated.Full read

Is WESTERN STEEL INC safe to work with?

Is WESTERN STEEL INC safe to load? WESTERN STEEL INC (USDOT 1283237, MC-978479) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in HUEYTOWN, AL, operating 10 power units and 4 drivers. Operating authority has been active 21 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 4 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 100.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 2 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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Frequently asked

What is WESTERN STEEL INC's USDOT number?

WESTERN STEEL INC's USDOT number is 1283237, and its motor carrier number is MC-978479.

Is WESTERN STEEL INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, WESTERN STEEL INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is WESTERN STEEL INC's safety record?

WESTERN STEEL INC has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 4 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 2 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.

How big is WESTERN STEEL INC's fleet?

WESTERN STEEL INC operates 10 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is WESTERN STEEL INC based?

WESTERN STEEL INC is based in HUEYTOWN, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.