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Carrier profile · USDOT 208170 · MC-121994 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
United Pipe & Steel Corp
63 power unitsavg 3.7 yrNational · 33 statesHOUSTON, TX94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-121994 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
63Power units
70 observed · MCS-150
81Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.7Avg age (yr)
2012–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 45 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1981.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 237 inspections.
USDOT registration4444 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo20.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.7 yr
Model years 2012–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
44 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1981 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP (USDOT 208170) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. effective Oct 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 152 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 89 vehicle-level and 151 driver-level — across 33 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 63 power units and 77 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 13, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 28, 2003 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP's USDOT number?
UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP's USDOT number is 208170, and its motor carrier number is MC-121994.
Is UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP's safety record?
UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP has a 20.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 237 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP's fleet?
UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP operates 63 power units and 77 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP based?
UNITED PIPE & STEEL CORP is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 33 states.
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