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First State Steel Drum Co

DBA: FIRST STATE STEEL DRUM COMPANY

DOT# 446809 | Est. 1991 (34 yrs)

3

Power Units

4

Drivers

Est. 1991 (34 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

FIRST STATE STEEL DRUM CO is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 1991. Based in NEW CASTLE, DE, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, First State Steel Drum Co appears to operate the following equipment types:

Box Truck Dry Van Hotshot

Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 3 0 0 3

Fleet Size Classification: 2 Trucks

Authorized Cargo Types

First State Steel Drum Co is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:

General Freight

Operations Scope

Interstate (within 100 miles)

MCS-150 Mileage: 192,000 miles (2023)

Driver Information

4

Total Drivers

4

Interstate Drivers

Dispatch Services in DE

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Cross-reference this carrier's data with official FMCSA systems:

Safety Performance

B

Good

Below national average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

1

Inspections

24 months

1

Violations

Total found

0

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 7.0%

✓ Better than national average (-7.0%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✓ Better than national average (-21.5%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
01/15/2026 NJ Driver Only 1

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

1 Total Violations 1 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
1
1 violations per inspection 0 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
0
0 violations per inspection 0 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 0.0% (0 / 1)

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does FIRST STATE STEEL DRUM CO operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, FIRST STATE STEEL DRUM CO is inferred to operate: Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.

Is FIRST STATE STEEL DRUM CO's authority currently active?

FIRST STATE STEEL DRUM CO currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has FIRST STATE STEEL DRUM CO been in business?

FIRST STATE STEEL DRUM CO has been registered with the FMCSA since May 1991, making their authority approximately 34 years, 11 months old.

Where is FIRST STATE STEEL DRUM CO located?

FIRST STATE STEEL DRUM CO is physically located at 4030 NEW CASTLE AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-1455.

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