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INDIANA STEEL CARRIERS INC

2558 KERRY DR · Valparaiso, IN 46385

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #713272
  • USDOT #2017701 USDOT Active
  • 27
    Power Units
  • 27
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

INDIANA STEEL CARRIERS INC is a Valparaiso, IN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Indiana. This company has 27 truck(s) in their fleet and 27 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-713272 and their USDOT number is 2017701.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/24/2025 · last updated Jun 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/24/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,194,352 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Indiana — home base

Home base   Based in Valparaiso, Indiana. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Jun 10, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.39 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.13 5 Vehicle Maintenance 6.65 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.1 1

Inspection Summary

  • 31
    Total
  • 14
    Clean
  • 17
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×3 SW 5
  • 393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 20

  • 393.9B-LHLOLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any obscured.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 393.83(f)Exhaust - Temporarily repaired by wrap or patches1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
INDIANA STEEL CARRIERS INC
2558 KERRY DR
VALPARAISO, IN 46385
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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