Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
33 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 154454 · MC-151224 · Updated 06/21/2026
NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO
33 power unitsavg 14.1 yrRegional · 5 statesTOLEDO, OH
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-151224 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
33Power units
48 observed · MCS-150
46Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.1Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Established 52 yearsNo active operating authority
Watch · 3
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average36.4% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.3% national average.Fatal crash on record7 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
In good standing · 1
Operating authority5252 yr active
since 1974Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo36.436.4 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal77
6 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14.1 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO safe to work with?
Is NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO safe to load? NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO (USDOT 154454, MC-151224) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in TOLEDO, OH, operating 33 power units and 33 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 119 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 36.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it high risk (56/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
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Frequently asked
What is NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO's USDOT number?
NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO's USDOT number is 154454, and its motor carrier number is MC-151224.
Is NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-21, NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO's safety record?
NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO has a 36.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 119 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 56/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO's fleet?
NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO operates 33 power units and 33 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO based?
NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO is based in TOLEDO, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.