CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
203952
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
29
Total Drivers
13
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: October 11, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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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 13 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 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 15 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 13.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 35.8% across 24,607 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
15
Total
60%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL (USDOT #203952) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL's safety record?
CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL has 15 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL operate?
CHARLESTON STEEL & METAL operates 29 power units with 13 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 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 70.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.