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Carrier profile · USDOT 1283237 · MC-978479 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Western Steel Inc
DBA WESTERN IRON WORKS DIVISION
10 power unitsavg 10 yrLocal · 1 statesHUEYTOWN, AL50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-978479 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.0Avg age (yr)
2014–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
USDOT registration2121 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo100.0%
Crashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10 yr
Model years 2014–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
WESTERN STEEL INC (USDOT 1283237) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. effective Jul 12, 2016 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 100.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 2 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 12, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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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 Jul 18, 2026, 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.
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