Central Steel INC
Wichita, KS
Central Steel INC is an active motor carrier based in Wichita, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 90988. It reports 1 power unit and 2 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 90988
- MC
- None on file
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Wichita, KS
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- S
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
2
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: August 2028 (set by USDOT 90988's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed June 17, 2024. That is more than two years ago, so this filing may be overdue; FMCSA can deactivate a USDOT number that misses its biennial update.
- Registered with FMCSA in June 1974, about 52 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 52,500 fleet miles in 2022, about 52,500 miles per power unit.
- 4,222 other USDOT registrations list Wichita, KS as their physical address.
Equipment
What Central Steel INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (5 of its VINs decoded):
- Flatbed Confirmed by VIN 3 flatbed or platform trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Straight Truck Seen at inspections 2 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Central Steel INC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
MCS-150 Mileage: 52,500 miles (2022)
Driver Information
2
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
1
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by CENTRAL STEEL INC
2 trucks and 3 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 23, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Doonan Specialized Trailer, Reitnouer Inc. Equipment breakdown: 3 SEMI-TRAILER, 2 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 60% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 40% |
Trailers (3 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 3 |
| Reitnouer | 1 |
| Elit | 1 |
| Doon | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 3 |
| 48 ft | 2 |
| 25 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 3 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 1 | 20% |
| Doonan Specialized Trailer | 1 | 20% |
| Reitnouer Inc | 1 | 20% |
| Ford | 1 | 20% |
| Elite Trailers | 1 | 20% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (5)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XPCDP9X7SD751682 | FY8426 | IA | 2025 Peterbilt | Straight Truck | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 1D9BV4826C1609660 | 210406 | KS | 2012 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Semi-trailer | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 1RNF48A27KR000313 | 454266 | KS | 2019 Reitnouer Inc | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 1FDRF3GT8LEE89046 | 327PHH | KS | 2020 Ford | Straight Truck | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 1E9BF2528HS230057 | 472JWN | KS | 2017 Elite Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Dec 2024 |
Plates registered in 2 states: KS (4) · IA (1)
Recent active vehicles (5 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. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
3
Inspections
24 months
4
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.9%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | OK | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/30/2025 | OK | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 12/12/2024 | KS | Full | 1 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does CENTRAL STEEL INC operate?
CENTRAL STEEL INC's equipment on government records: Flatbed (3 flatbed or platform trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Straight Truck (2 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections).
Is CENTRAL STEEL INC's authority currently active?
CENTRAL STEEL INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Central Steel INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: August 2028 (set by USDOT 90988's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed June 17, 2024. That is more than two years ago, so this filing may be overdue; FMCSA can deactivate a USDOT number that misses its biennial update.
What is Central Steel INC's safety record?
It reports 1 power unit and 2 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 3 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
CENTRAL STEEL INC has been inspected 3 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in OK, KS. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 391.41A (Driver lacking required medical certificate) — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-30 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2024-12-12 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 4 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
1 individual violation from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) is itemised for CENTRAL STEEL INC. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 3 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 0 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0.2 | 1 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | 0 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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