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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 359 days (since Jul 25, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

RICKEY STEELE SR

DBA: BIG STEELE TRUCKING AND HOTSHOTS

USDOT 2303875 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: RICKEY STEELE SR General Freight Based in HOUSTON, TX Grade F · 60
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Uninsured since · Jul 25, 2025
Coverage resumed · Oct 20, 2015
Coverage resumed · Aug 30, 2018
Common (Property) reinstated · Sep 5, 2018
Blockers
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 359 days (since Jul 25, 2025).
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 634 days Jan 24, 2014 → Oct 20, 2015
  • Prior insurance gap · 861 days Apr 21, 2016 → Aug 30, 2018
  • Common (Property) gap · 861 days Inactive Apr 27, 2016 → reinstated Sep 5, 2018
  • Common (Property) gap · 624 days Inactive Feb 3, 2014 → reinstated Oct 20, 2015
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Company officer: RICKEY STEELE SR
Cargo: General Freight
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TruckCodex risk summary — RICKEY STEELE SR (USDOT 2303875)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): RICKEY STEELE SR (Company officer)

Blockers:
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 359 days (since Jul 25, 2025).

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 634 days — Jan 24, 2014 → Oct 20, 2015
  • Prior insurance gap · 861 days — Apr 21, 2016 → Aug 30, 2018
  • Common (Property) gap · 861 days — Inactive Apr 27, 2016 → reinstated Sep 5, 2018
  • Common (Property) gap · 624 days — Inactive Feb 3, 2014 → reinstated Oct 20, 2015
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2303875/
As of: Jul 19, 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 F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 60/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since Jul 25, 2025.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240356 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Do not book.

Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Jul 25, 2025

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2303875
In FMCSA records since May 8, 2012 (~14y)
Company officer RICKEY STEELE SR
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 75,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (832) 229-3545
Email: [email protected]
Physical
10841 GREEN WILLOW ST
HOUSTON, TX 77035
Mailing
PO BOX 450553
HOUSTON, TX 77245
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2303875
In FMCSA records since May 8, 2012 (~14y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 75,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

RICKEY STEELE SR is a motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2303875. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 3 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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.

Carrier overview

RICKEY STEELE SR is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 12 years on FMCSA's records, based in Houston, TX. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 3 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet); 1 driver.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
4 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,356 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,356 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,356 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 27, 2016 to Sep 5, 2018 (861 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 3, 2014 to Oct 20, 2015 (624 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (3)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 24, 2014 to Oct 20, 2015 (634 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 21, 2016 to Aug 30, 2018 (861 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 30, 2019 to Sep 11, 2019 (12 days)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 3
CIMC 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
81260137 Mar 27, 2024 TX 1 tx-ih-0010-in-harris-co.-(742-797
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R351658 · 1FUYDDZB8YPF72869
5 396.3(a)(1), 393.43(a), 393.53(b) Yes
80680153 Jan 17, 2024 TX 2 tx-sh-0225-in-harris-co.-(686-700
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R351658 · 1FUYDDZB8YPF72869
8 392.2, 396.5(b), 396.17(c) No
80618328 Jan 3, 2024 TX 2 tx-10100--beaumont-hwy
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 82T395M · 1FUYDDZB8YPF72869
3 393.75(c), 393.83(g), 396.5(b) No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
SD0201214486 Dec 6, 2012 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC806683
INACTIVE
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC806683 common INACTIVE —
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 PDF
Sep 18, 2019 MC806683-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Sep 5, 2018 MC806683-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Aug 23, 2018 MC806683 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Oct 20, 2015 MC806683-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Nov 26, 2012 MC806683-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA987031913 BIPD/Primary — Sep 23, 2024 Jul 25, 2025 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT00153A BIPD/Primary — Apr 17, 2023 Sep 23, 2024 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT00153A BIPD/Primary — Apr 17, 2023 Oct 14, 2024 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0069332 BIPD/Primary — Sep 8, 2021 Apr 17, 2023 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP63122A BIPD/Primary — Sep 8, 2020 Sep 8, 2021 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA0998270 BIPD/Primary — Sep 11, 2019 Oct 13, 2020 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA0998270 BIPD/Primary — Sep 11, 2019 Sep 8, 2020 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 12 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 30, 2019 to Sep 11, 2019
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2623TDUBMDJ18L5332 BIPD/Primary — Aug 30, 2018 Aug 30, 2019 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 861 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 21, 2016 to Aug 30, 2018
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. PL199523771 BIPD/Primary — Oct 20, 2015 Apr 21, 2016 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 634 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 24, 2014 to Oct 20, 2015
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA 1921019 BIPD/Primary — Oct 30, 2013 Jan 24, 2014 CANCELLED
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA 1921019 BIPD/Primary — Oct 30, 2012 Oct 30, 2013 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 4, 2025
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Aug 4, 2025
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Jul 25, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  4. Oct 14, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Sep 24, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Sep 23, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. Apr 17, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  8. Sep 8, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  9. Oct 13, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  10. Sep 8, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  11. Sep 9, 2019
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Sep 9, 2019
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  13. Aug 30, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  14. Aug 30, 2019
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 12 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 11, 2019)
  15. Apr 27, 2016
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  16. Apr 27, 2016
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  17. Apr 27, 2016
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 861 days (through Sep 5, 2018)
  18. Apr 21, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
  19. Apr 21, 2016
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 861 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 30, 2018)
  20. Feb 3, 2014
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  21. Feb 3, 2014
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  22. Feb 3, 2014
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 624 days (through Oct 20, 2015)
  23. Jan 24, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
  24. Jan 24, 2014
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 634 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 20, 2015)
  25. Oct 30, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 5 0
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.43(a) No/improper tractor protection valve Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.83(g) Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify RICKEY STEELE SR

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about RICKEY STEELE SR

Is RICKEY STEELE SR an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. RICKEY STEELE SR is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2303875 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is RICKEY STEELE SR's safety rating? ▾
RICKEY STEELE SR is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has RICKEY STEELE SR had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for RICKEY STEELE SR in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is RICKEY STEELE SR's out-of-service rate? ▾
RICKEY STEELE SR's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is RICKEY STEELE SR based? ▾
RICKEY STEELE SR reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 10841 GREEN WILLOW ST, HOUSTON, Texas 77035. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does RICKEY STEELE SR have valid operating authority? ▾
RICKEY STEELE SR has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does RICKEY STEELE SR operate? ▾
RICKEY STEELE SR self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has RICKEY STEELE SR had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for RICKEY STEELE SR in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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