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STEEL SERVICES INC

Carrierintel Safety Score: 74/100. 3 inspection violations in 12 months. Last inspected Sep 2026.

DOT 4993ActiveInterstateRICHMOND, VA

COMPANY

Authority since
—
MCS-150
2025-10-13 · 609,828 mi (2024)
Fleet
14 units · 27 trailers · 16 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
609,828 mi (2024)

ADDRESS

Physical
9800 MAYLAND DRIVE
RICHMOND, VA 23233-1410
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
8046733810
Email
sstarke@steelservicesinc.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
JOSH STARKE
Title
PRESIDENT

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Private Property
Specialty
Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Cargo types
2
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsOther: STEEL
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
629 mo
Since USDOT registration
INSURANCE
Insurance not verified
Federal insurance records may not cover this carrier's operation type. Verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 4 strengths
OOS RATE
11.1%
3 / 27 inspections

Carrierintel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

74
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Declared (MCS-150)
14 power units
Unique power units seen
3
+ 2 trailer VINs
Inspections
6
Discrepancy
0.2x

Minimal Risk

0 risk factors · 4 strengths · 5 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
19 crashes · 0 fatal · 9 with injuries · 18 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
89% — 24 clean of 27 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
11.1% — driver OOS 1 insp., vehicle OOS 2 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
No operating authority on file
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
No authority history events
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-10-13

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
Insurance not verified — Federal insurance records may not cover this carrier's operation type. Verify coverage through state records or the insurer.

SUMMARY

Low OOS rate 6% (last 24 mo)
No crashes in the last 24 months
Low violation rate (0.4/insp)
89% clean inspections

INDUSTRY REPORTS

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