Steel Transport Inc
USDOT 203754 · MC-153552 · Gary, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Steel Transport Inc is a corporation based in Gary, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 135 power units and 52 drivers, which ranks it #114 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 51 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 25.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 7.4 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are metal: sheets, coils, rolls.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Steel Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 203754 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-153552 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 6701 Melton Road, Gary, IN 46403 |
| Phone | (219) 939-3000 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 203754.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 105 | 30 |
| Trailers | 0 | 120 | 30 |
- 0.39 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 4,269,926 miles reported for 2024 – about 31,629 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 52 CDL drivers; 45 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 4 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Steel Transport Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.8% | 18.8% | 19.0% | 37% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.4 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 65% higher than average |
| Inspections | 51 | 51 with a driver check, 31 with a vehicle check, 44 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 5, 2013) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Steel Transport Inc?
Steel Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 203754 and operating authority MC-153552.
How many trucks does Steel Transport Inc have?
It reports 135 power units (135 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 150 trailers, with 52 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 21, 2025).
Where is Steel Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Gary, Indiana 46403.
What is the out-of-service rate of Steel Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.