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Carrier profile · USDOT 154454 · MC-151224 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Northern Steel Transport Co
33 power unitsavg 14.1 yrRegional · 5 statesTOLEDO, OH56/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-151224 INACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
33Power units
42 observed · MCS-150
40Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.1Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
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 average39.3% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Fatal crash on record7 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo39.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal77
5 in 24 moVektor 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 unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO (USDOT 154454) has a Vektor safety score of 56/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 39.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 55 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 28 vehicle-level and 55 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 7 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 33 power units and 33 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 13, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 22, 2015 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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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 Sep 6, 2026, 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 39.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 119 roadside inspections, with 5 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.
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