VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
viocodes.yuriance.net
CHATHAM STEEL CORPORATION
USDOT 97604 · MC184843 · EIN 58-0676715 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
501 W BOUNDARY ST, SAVANNAH, GA, 31401-3105
(912) 233-4182 · CHUCK REXRAOT
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 36.4% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
25 / 25
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
48 / 176
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY — $5M BIPD · policy 72 CSE S53305 · eff 10/01/2017
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate36.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance146 pts
Unsafe Driving28 pts
Other14 pts
Driver Fitness2 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.110B3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 25 |
| 392.9A2-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2SLTRS | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 9 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
NC18
SC13
AL8
VA3
MS2
NJ1
TN1
GA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.47 | 0.49 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.03 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.14 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.34 | 3.44 | ≈40–44% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “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
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
A high share of violations are occurring in Williamsburg County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Williamsburg County, SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Load securement violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Load securement 36% (7 OOS) · Tires 21% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (2 OOS)
• Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math; re-check in the first 50 miles
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 21 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: 8 inspections, 9 violations, 1 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 44%
393.55D2-B, 396.17C-PI, 393.110B3-C
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.505).
2. Other3 viol · 33%
390.21TB2-DOT, 390.21TE2IV-D, 392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 22%
392.2SLTRS, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed, following distance, and phone use — these points hit hardest
✓ Review dashcam/telematics events with drivers
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.353).
🎓 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 — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2025 | VA | ✓ | ||
| 02/19/2025 | COLUMBIA, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/19/2024 | SUMTER, SC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 73 vehicles seen in inspections
37 trailer36 truck
Company profile
Officer
CHUCK REXRAOT
Annual mileage
4.4M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
25
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | 4 VINs | strong |
| SOUTHERN STEEL SUPPLY LLC | 379500 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.4M mi reported (2023)
10/19/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
10/01/2017 — Insurance filed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 72 CSE S53305
09/22/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy BA5265021RA
10/28/1985 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (10/02/2017)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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/97604.