SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC
25-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Burns Harbor, IN. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 602357
- MC
- MC290215
- Based
- Burns Harbor, IN
- Contact
- 2197630710 · jasmina@sunsteelexpress.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight and metal: sheets, coils, rolls, SUN STEEL EXPRESS INC operates as a small-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator from Burns Harbor, IN. 25 power units, 25 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC290215 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Aug 15, 2006).
Fleet composition on file: 15 owned tractors, 17 owned trailers, 10 term-leased tractors, 10 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 3,822 motor carriers operating 25 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Driver Fitness at 229.3% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: driver fitness is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 17.62 | 73.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 8.98 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 2.18 | 229.3% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 46.79 | 6.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.46 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 25-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 602357: 4 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Nov 14, 2025 in IN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 |
| Total violations | 10 (2 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Aug 5, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a small fleet scale, with general freight, and metal: sheets, coils, rolls on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 3,822 peer carriers operating 25 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 3 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS).
- Three-year public record: 10 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Driver Fitness is the weakest area — 229.3% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running regional lanes with 25 power units on file.
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