Emerald Steel Processing is an active interstate carrier based in Madison Heights, MI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 8 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 8 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 87% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 1 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 1 state. Top state MI accounts for of activity.
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 1 |
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 8.50 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| May 16, 2024 |
| MI |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 2 |
| 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | 39311A1CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 39328WS6 | Wiring Systems - Bare loose dangling chafing or poorly connected wires | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 3939ALLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 393104F3 | Loose or unfastened tiedown | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 39345 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 39348A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 39395A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 16, 2024 | 39345B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| May 16, 2024 | 3939T | Inoperable tail lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | — |