Tennessee Steel Haulers LLC
USDOT 159317 · MC-143621 · Nashville, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Tennessee Steel Haulers LLC (dba TSH) is a corporation based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 526 power units and 532 drivers, which ranks it #23 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 1,190 times – about 2.3 inspections per power unit. 24.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 27 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (13 injuries, 0 fatalities, 27 tow-away), or 5.1 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Tennessee Steel Haulers LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | TSH |
| USDOT number | 159317 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-143621 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2607 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN 37207 |
| Phone | (615) 271-2400 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 159317.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 3 | 523 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1,016 | 0 |
- 1.01 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 54,538,263 miles reported for 2024 – about 103,685 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 532 CDL drivers; 532 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Tennessee Steel Haulers LLC | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.8% | 17.8% | 21.1% | 39% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 51% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.1 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 22% higher than average |
| Inspections | 1,190 | 1,190 with a driver check, 628 with a vehicle check, 680 BASIC violations recorded, 23 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 13, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Tennessee Steel Haulers LLC?
Tennessee Steel Haulers LLC is registered with USDOT number 159317 and operating authority MC-143621.
How many trucks does Tennessee Steel Haulers LLC have?
It reports 526 power units (526 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,016 trailers, with 532 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 31, 2025).
Where is Tennessee Steel Haulers LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Nashville, Tennessee 37207.
What is the out-of-service rate of Tennessee Steel Haulers LLC?
Over 24 months, 24.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.