CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
203952
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
29
Total Drivers
15
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina, operating 29 power units with 15 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 8.3% runs above the national average of 5.51%. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 12 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in South Carolina is 12.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 35.5% across 22,987 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
12
Total
57%
Driver %
Insurance on file
No insurance records on file with FMCSA.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL authorized to operate?
Yes. CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL (USDOT #203952) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL's safety record?
CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL has 12 inspections on file and no crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL operate?
CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL operates 29 power units with 15 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL transport hazardous materials?
No. CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL located?
CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL is based in NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina at 2700 SPRUILL AVE, 29405. Phone: (843) 722-7278.
What are CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL's out-of-service rates?
CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL's driver out-of-service rate is 8.3%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Higher than average, which could point to driver compliance issues. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 55.6% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.