STEEL EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2588595 • 13635 DEERPATH DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL, 60462
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-907649 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 22, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007603-01 | ON FILE | Jun 16, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-007603-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 16, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6227905 | REPLACED | Jun 16, 2017 | Jun 16, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6227905 | CANCELLED | Jun 16, 2017 | Jul 22, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN216532 | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2950460 | REPLACED | Apr 3, 2016 | Apr 3, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1250177 | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2015 | Apr 3, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007603-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-007603-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6227905 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2024 | Jul 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6227905 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2024 | Jun 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN216532 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2950460 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2017 | Apr 3, 2017 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1250177 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2016 | Apr 3, 2016 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC907649 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2024 |
| MC907649 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 19, 2017 |
| MC907649 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2016 |
| MC907649 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 10, 2015 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
20 states • 32 inspections
Violation Summary (41 violations from 32 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (32 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 7 | No city county crash | I 35 S, 141.75MM | ...WT8161 | STEEL EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 12, 2023 | MN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SWEET | MNTH 30 | ...331840 | STEEL EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 29, 2022 | OK | FATAL | 1 | 0 | KIOWA | HIGHWAY 69 | ...331840 | STEEL EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 25, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records