L & M STEEL CO LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 35.0% vs 23.4% national (+11.6 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — L & M STEEL CO LLC (USDOT 1415641) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): SHEANA BANKS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 35.0% vs 23.4% national (+11.6 pts). On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1415641/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X · $1,000,000
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · BIPD/Primary · $1,000,000
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC · 84
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC · Surety
4 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective May 7, 2024
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 61 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.78% | 22.22% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
L & M STEEL CO LLC is a motor carrier based in NEWMAN GROVE, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1415641. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 61 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 35.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
L & M STEEL CO LLC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers, based in Newman Grove, NE. Across 46 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.9% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract and broker.
46 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 207% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NE (12) and IA (8), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
23.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 11 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (NE) | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Mar 8, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 21, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 26 | |
| Kenworth | 17 | |
| Unknown | 12 | |
| Trlk | 11 | |
| Muva | 6 | |
| International | 4 | |
| Jetc | 4 | |
| Pete | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.55 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 5.04 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | — | 8.03 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (61 rows) View all 61 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87381259 | Mar 24, 2026 | SD | 2 | SISSETON SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.60D, 392.2-SLLED, 393.55D1-B | No |
| 87251657 | Mar 8, 2026 | IA | 2 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55C2 | No |
| 87210975 | Mar 1, 2026 | AR | 2 | VAN BUREN AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.5-HL, 393.9A-HLLH | Yes |
| 87038972 | Feb 11, 2026 | CO | 2 | LIMON CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86967184 | Feb 4, 2026 | MI | 2 | COLDWATER SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 86962892 | Feb 3, 2026 | CO | 2 | KIT CARSON CO |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86745649 | Jan 6, 2026 | GA | 2 | GROVETOWN GA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.60D, 392.2-SLL, 393.95A4-EENA | No |
| 86664472 | Dec 28, 2025 | IA | 3 | I-80 WB AND BLACKHAWK AVE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2DIM, 392.2RG, 396.17C | No |
| 86641407 | Dec 23, 2025 | OK | 3 | SEQUOYAH PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86180973 | Oct 23, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 395.24D | No |
| 86160049 | Oct 21, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-1008--us380 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A1 | No |
| 85823608 | Sep 17, 2025 | MT | 3 | WIBAUX MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85794766 | Sep 15, 2025 | CO | 3 | LAMAR CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85510602 | Aug 14, 2025 | CO | 3 | LAMAR CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85471119 | Aug 11, 2025 | KS | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85274162 | Jul 20, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21TB | No |
| 85140917 | Jul 7, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85102204 | Jun 30, 2025 | KS | 2 | BELLEVILLE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.55E-B | No |
| 84654908 | May 13, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84694273 | May 12, 2025 | MN | 3 | CLARKS GROVE MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 84046007 | Mar 6, 2025 | SD | 3 | CLEAR LAKE SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 83921023 | Feb 19, 2025 | MI | 2 | COLDWATER SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.130C-CHVE, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 83862775 | Feb 12, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2MI | No |
| 83841149 | Feb 11, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2MI, 392.2 | No |
| 83701309 | Jan 27, 2025 | SD | 3 | SISSETON SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS2024E28922 | Nov 16, 2024 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000081111 | Sep 3, 2019 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC538231 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (5 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2009 | MC538231-B | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 23, 2009 | MC538231 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Mar 14, 2008 | MC538231-B | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
| Feb 28, 2008 | MC84-B | GRANT | PERMIT | GRANT → |
| Oct 28, 2005 | MC538231-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32823A | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 7, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32823A | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | May 7, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | 4001188 | 84 | — | Aug 27, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | 4001188 | Surety | — | Aug 27, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16732A | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Aug 27, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16732A | SURETY | — | Aug 27, 2009 | Apr 17, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16732A | SURETY | — | Aug 27, 2009 | Oct 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16732A | SURETY | — | Aug 27, 2009 | Aug 27, 2009 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32823A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 23, 2009 | May 7, 2024 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16617A | SURETY | — | Mar 10, 2008 | Aug 25, 2009 | NAME CHANGED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32823A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 11, 2005 | Aug 25, 2009 | NAME CHANGED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32823A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 11, 2005 | Jul 23, 2009 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 7, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 27, 2021insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 10, 2021
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 17, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 22, 2011
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Aug 28, 2009
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Aug 27, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 25, 2009
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Aug 25, 2009insuranceNAMECHG — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 25, 2009insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 25, 2009authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 24, 2009
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Jul 23, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 28, 2005
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAVERLY WEST BOUND | NE | 3 | 3 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| COLDWATER SCALE | MI | 2 | 2 |
| SISSETON SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| CONWAY AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| JOHNSON COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| DUMONT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| KIT CARSON CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC
84 policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify L & M STEEL CO LLC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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