Bangor Steel Service INC
Bangor, ME
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Est. 1998 (28 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BANGOR STEEL SERVICE INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since April 1998. Based in BANGOR, ME, They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Bangor Steel Service INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fleet Size Classification: 2 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Bangor Steel Service INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 75,000 miles (2023)
Driver Information
2
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
2
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BANGOR STEEL SERVICE INC
3 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 31, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Dors. Equipment breakdown: 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Critical out-of-service rate. More than 1 in 4 inspections is finding park-it issues. FMCSA intervention is likely. No open NHTSA recalls identified on vehicles in this fleet. (Last cross-reference: Jul 2026.) Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 33% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 33% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 33% |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 2 | 67% |
| Dors | 1 | 33% |
License plates on file (3 shown)
Recent active vehicles (3 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
3
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.4%)
✗ Worse than national average (+3.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | ME | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/31/2026 | ME | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 11/20/2024 | ME | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/26/2024 | ME | Full | 1 | 1 |
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Violation Breakdown
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Is Bangor Steel Service INC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BANGOR STEEL SERVICE INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BANGOR STEEL SERVICE INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed and Box Truck.
Is BANGOR STEEL SERVICE INC's authority currently active?
BANGOR STEEL SERVICE INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BANGOR STEEL SERVICE INC been in business?
BANGOR STEEL SERVICE INC has been registered with the FMCSA since April 1998, making their authority approximately 28 years, 3 months old.
Where is BANGOR STEEL SERVICE INC located?
BANGOR STEEL SERVICE INC is physically located at 123 DOWD ROAD, BANGOR, ME 04401.
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How does a fleet like BANGOR STEEL SERVICE INC find qualified CDL drivers to hire in ME?
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Roadside Inspection History 4 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BANGOR STEEL SERVICE INC has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in ME. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 25%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLSR — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | ME | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-31 | ME | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2024-11-20 | ME | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-26 | ME | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 3 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
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