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Carrier profile · USDOT 275508 · MC-733878 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Smi Steel LLC
82 power unitsavg 4.8 yrMulti-region · 13 statesIRVING, TX94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-733878 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
82Power units
60 observed · MCS-150
93Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 40 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1986.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 192 inspections.
USDOT registration4040 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo15.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
6 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SMI STEEL LLC (USDOT 275508) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 130 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 71 vehicle-level and 130 driver-level — across 13 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 82 power units and 45 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 12, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 3, 1987 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SMI STEEL LLC's USDOT number?
SMI STEEL LLC's USDOT number is 275508, and its motor carrier number is MC-733878.
Is SMI STEEL LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, SMI STEEL LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SMI STEEL LLC's safety record?
SMI STEEL LLC has a 15.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 192 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SMI STEEL LLC's fleet?
SMI STEEL LLC operates 82 power units and 45 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SMI STEEL LLC based?
SMI STEEL LLC is based in IRVING, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 13 states.
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