Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc
USDOT 15802 · MC-1521367 · Roanoke, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc (dba Gerdau) is a corporation based in Roanoke, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 89 power units and 65 drivers, which ranks it #67 by fleet size among 128 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 64 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 41.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 6.7 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Gerdau |
| USDOT number | 15802 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1521367 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2580 Broadway Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24014 |
| Phone | (826) 253-4643 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 15802.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 27 | 3 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 43 | 10 | 0 |
| Trailers | 193 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.73 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,103,053 miles reported for 2025 – about 23,630 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 95% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 65 CDL drivers; 10 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 53 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 41.0% | 20.5% | 17.4% | 100% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 42% higher than average |
| Inspections | 64 | 64 with a driver check, 39 with a vehicle check, 70 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 28, 1988) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc?
Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc is registered with USDOT number 15802 and operating authority MC-1521367.
How many trucks does Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc have?
It reports 89 power units (53 tractors, 30 straight trucks) and 193 trailers, with 65 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 1, 2026).
Where is Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Roanoke, Virginia 24014.
What is the out-of-service rate of Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc?
Over 24 months, 41.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.