Owen Electric Steel Company of South Carolina
USDOT 716690 · MC-201245 · Cayce, South Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Owen Electric Steel Company of South Carolina is a corporation based in Cayce, South Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 98 power units and 60 drivers, which ranks it #41 by fleet size among 94 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in South Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 66 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 50.0% 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 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 3.1 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 general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Owen Electric Steel Company of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 716690 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-201245 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 310 New State Road, Cayce, SC 29003 |
| Phone | (205) 599-7761 |
| First registered | Dec 2, 1997 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 716690.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 78 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 537 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.61 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 6.9 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,750,639 miles reported for 2025 – about 17,864 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 60 CDL drivers; 60 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and South Carolina carriers with 50+ units (94).
| Measure | Owen Electric Steel Company | Same size, US | SC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 50.0% | 20.5% | 22.0% | 144% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.1 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 36% lower than average |
| Inspections | 66 | 66 with a driver check, 32 with a vehicle check, 39 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Owen Electric Steel Company of South Carolina?
Owen Electric Steel Company of South Carolina is registered with USDOT number 716690 and operating authority MC-201245.
How many trucks does Owen Electric Steel Company of South Carolina have?
It reports 98 power units (78 tractors, 20 straight trucks) and 537 trailers, with 60 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 6, 2026).
Where is Owen Electric Steel Company of South Carolina located?
Its registered physical address is in Cayce, South Carolina 29003.
What is the out-of-service rate of Owen Electric Steel Company of South Carolina?
Over 24 months, 50.0% 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.