Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
29 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 203952 ·
Charleston Steel & Metal
29 power unitsavg 16.8 yrLocal · 1 statesNORTH CHARLESTON, SC86/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
29Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.8Avg age (yr)
1999–2018 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
16.8 yr
Model years 1999–2018 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL (USDOT 203952) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 70.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 10 vehicle-level and 15 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 29 power units and 13 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 26, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 19, 2026 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL's USDOT number?
CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL's USDOT number is 203952.
Is CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026. CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL is active in the FMCSA register.
What is CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL's safety record?
CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL has a 70.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 27 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL's fleet?
CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL operates 29 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL based?
CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL is based in NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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