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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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NORTHERN STEEL TRANSPORT CO
USDOT 154454 · MC151224 · EIN 34-1317199 · NOT AUTHORIZED
6041 BENORE RD, TOLEDO, OH, 43612
(419) 729-3867 · DAVE FERRANTE
0
High risk
Risk factors
Operating authority is not activeNo active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on fileVehicle OOS 44% — well above the 22% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Inactive
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
33 / 33
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
46 / 250
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Inactive
Contract
Inactive
Broker
None
No active liability (BIPD) insurance filing on file
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate44% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance212 pts
Unsafe Driving49 pts
Other29 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 20 | |
| 393.120D-CDL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75G-TFWETL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| 393.207F-SASMD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
OH20
IN13
MI11
PA1
IL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.93 | 0.85 | ≈7–14% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.28 | 0.18 | ≈33–40% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.04 | 9.35 | ≈95–99% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2025-10-02. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 31% (10 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (2 OOS) · Suspension / axle 16% (3 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 43% · Speeding 41% · Seat belt 14%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 6 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 100%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2025 | Detroit, MI | ✓ | ||
| 07/18/2025 | ROLLING PRAIRIE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 12/16/2024 | NEW CARLISLE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 12/13/2024 | RICH TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 89 vehicles seen in inspections
42 truck41 trailer3 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
DAVE FERRANTE
Annual mileage
5.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
33
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 24 carriers
Shares identifiers with 24 carriers (19 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| EASTERN EXPRESS INC | 162408 | 20 VINs | strong |
| PRECISION LASER CUTTING INC | 2755496 | officer | strong |
| O & I TRANSPORT INC | 321844 | 2 VINs | medium |
| NS LOGISTICS LLC | 3569835 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.5M mi reported (2024)
12/31/2025 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2601429
12/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z57221
12/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z35249
01/18/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X97382
12/18/2015 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X97382
06/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
BIPD/Primary · policy AHI-P2238-340374
05/05/2014 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2014)
05/05/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2014)
06/01/2012 — Insurance cancelled — OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OCG-P2238-343394
05/07/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/11/2012)
05/07/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/11/2012)
06/27/2011 — Insurance name changed — OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OCG-P2238-343394
06/27/2011 — Insurance name changed — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
CARGO · policy IMP 8363681
05/24/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/23/2011)
05/24/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/23/2011)
05/20/2011 — Insurance replaced — OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OCG-P2238-343394
06/01/2010 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OPO0030447
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/154454.