STEEL AND PIPE SUPPLY COMPANY INC
115-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Manhattan, KS. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 72348
- MC
- MC272407
- Based
- Manhattan, KS
- Contact
- 7855875304 · erbf@spsci.com
What this carrier is
STEEL AND PIPE SUPPLY COMPANY INC is a large-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Manhattan, KS. Operating footprint: 115 power units, 110 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC272407 authority. Listed cargo classifications include metal: sheets, coils, rolls and logs, poles, beams, lumber.
Fleet composition on file: 2 owned trucks, 4 owned tractors, 360 owned trailers, 109 term-leased tractors, 70 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: 117 motor carriers operating 115 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 47 | 48.93 | 96.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 35 | 22.35 | 156.6% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 5.12 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 108 | 114.70 | 94.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.75 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 115-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Hours-of-Service.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 72348: 152 inspections across 11 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 14, 2026 in TX.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 29 |
| Hours-of-Service | 13 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 51 |
| Total violations | 98 (32 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 6 reportable crashes . Most recent: Mar 4, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with metal: sheets, coils, rolls, and logs, poles, beams, lumber on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (430 trailers against 113 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
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 117 peer carriers operating 115 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 135 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 14 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 98 violations, 6 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 115 power units on file.
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