DBA: Steel Cutters Inc
Smith Steel Cutters Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Rockford, IL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 3 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 3 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 | 97% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 97% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0% | 0% | Better 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 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 1 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 2 states. Top state KY accounts for 50% of activity. Activity outside home state (IL): 100%.
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2025 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 3 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 2.80 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 3.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Oct 20, 2025 |
| 39141AMCPVI |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc |
| Driver Fitness |
| Yes |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 39141AMCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required. | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 3958AHOSPVI | HOS (Passenger) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |