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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 13, 2026
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SMI STEEL LLC
USDOT 275508 · MC733878 · EIN 63-0860755 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
6565 N MACARTHUR BLVD, IRVING, TX, 75039
(972) 409-4948 · SCOTT JOHNSON
88
Low risk
Risk factors
6 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
82 / 45
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
132 / 456
Crashes (24 mo)
6
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Federal Insurance Company — $5M BIPD · policy ISA H08893391 · eff 10/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance279 pts
Unsafe Driving141 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Other13 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol10 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 130 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 60 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 15 |
Most inspected states
TN35
SC28
AL26
KY12
NC7
FL6
GA6
MS4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.44 | 1.34 | ≈17–24% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.10 | 0.11 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.02 | 0.02 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.67 | 2.72 | ≈30–34% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08 · 7 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Crenshaw County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Crenshaw County, AL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 79% · Following / lane / reckless 21%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 47% (7 OOS) · Brakes 19% · Lighting / lamps 15% (2 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 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 16 inspections, 7 violations, 2 OOS, 10 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 43%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.106C2-C, 393.78A-WS
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.003).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 29%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.08).
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 14%
383.23A2-LCDLNP
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.075).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 6 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 02/24/2026 | FRANKLIN, TN | ✓ | ||
| 02/04/2026 | CEDARTOWN, GA | ✓ | ||
| 12/09/2025 | PELL CITY, AL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/13/2025 | KINGSTON, TN | ✓ | ||
| 02/25/2025 | PELION, SC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 87 vehicles seen in inspections
47 trailer39 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
SCOTT JOHNSON
Annual mileage
3.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
45
Registered since
1986-07-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 72 carriers
Shares identifiers with 72 carriers (12 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMC STEEL US LLC | 3155459 | 1 VINs | strong |
| STRUCTURAL METALS INC | 136936 | 1 VINs | strong |
| ADVANCED STEEL RECOVERY LLC | 2773419 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| ANGLIN OUTFITTERS INC | 4543755 | officer | strong |
| BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MISSOURI LLC | 543795 | officer | strong |
| CAR HERO LLC | 2545752 | officer | strong |
| CMC STEEL FABRICATORS INC | 341253 | mailing, email | strong |
| COCO G'S POPCORN | 3406740 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Federal Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISA H08893391
10/01/2026 — Insurance ended — Ace American Insurance Company
policy ISAH08889739
01/12/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.6M mi reported (2025)
10/01/2025 — Insurance filed — Ace American Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISAH08889739
10/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 41CAB1076901
10/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 41CAB1076900
10/25/2023 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 6724320-01
10/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 6724320-01
09/28/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/04/2023)
10/01/2015 — Insurance filed — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy 021469206
10/01/2015 — Insurance ended — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
policy 021469206
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — LM Insurance Corporation
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 022045606
10/01/2013 — Insurance ended — LM Insurance Corporation
policy 022045606
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 070009502
06/13/2012 — Insurance name changed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP672432000
06/13/2012 — Insurance name changed — GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
SURETY · policy 07S201832
05/11/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/24/2012)
05/11/2012 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2012)
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/275508.