STEEL EXPRESS INC

USDOT 2588595 • 13635 DEERPATH DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL, 60462

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,588,595
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7086557258
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
361,054
Physical Address
13635 DEERPATH DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL, 60462
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jun 16, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-907649ACTIVEUnknownJul 22, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCW3EVR-007603-01ON FILEJun 16, 2024Jul 31, 2024

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCW3EVR-007603-01CANCELLEDJun 16, 2024Aug 1, 2024
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 6227905REPLACEDJun 16, 2017Jun 16, 2024
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 6227905CANCELLEDJun 16, 2017Jul 22, 2024
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN216532CANCELLEDApr 3, 2017Jun 16, 2017
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2950460REPLACEDApr 3, 2016Apr 3, 2017
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWPP1250177CANCELLEDApr 3, 2015Apr 3, 2016

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLEVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANYCW3EVR-007603-01BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2024
TERM/REPLEVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANYCW3EVR-007603-01BIPD/PrimaryJul 31, 2024Jul 31, 2024
TERM/CANCLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 6227905BIPD/PrimaryJul 22, 2024Jul 22, 2024
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 6227905BIPD/PrimaryJun 16, 2024Jun 16, 2024
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN216532BIPD/PrimaryJun 16, 2017Jun 16, 2017
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2950460BIPD/PrimaryApr 3, 2017Apr 3, 2017
CANCELWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWPP1250177BIPD/PrimaryApr 3, 2016Apr 3, 2016

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC907649COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 5, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 22, 2024
MC907649COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 22, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 19, 2017
MC907649COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 7, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 30, 2016
MC907649MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 10, 2015Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
35%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
32
Violations
41
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.5%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 32 of 32 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

20 states32 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (41 violations from 32 inspections)

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Violation Summary (41 violations from 32 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)40Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general335Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii)Driver failed to manually add the trailer number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.32(b)ELD - driver tamper/disable1010Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.28vs nat'l 1.80
-0.52 below avg

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)

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Inspection History (32 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 17, 202687322186KUTTAWAKYLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Jan 13, 202686789874BUFFALO SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 10, 202586534036BLOOMINGTON ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Dec 3, 202586490019ECHO UTUTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 12, 202586298878WAVERLY WEST BOUNDNELevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSRNo
Oct 23, 202586148920OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 30, 202585928975OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S #24 WKSLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1390.21TB1-MCNo
Sep 16, 202585846656BOZEMAN MTMTLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 5, 202585408597SAVAGE MTMTLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 24, 202585339176I-72ILLevel 3GREAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 24, 202585039105MONTGOMERY COUNTYMSLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 15, 202584695577SAGE JUNCTION IDIDLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.47A-BCLMBD, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Apr 28, 202584606228MT. PASS IFCALevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45D-B, 396.5B-HWSLYes
Apr 9, 202584380826BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1383.71HNo
Feb 22, 202583946548NEBRASKA CITY SCALENELevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 12, 202583587381JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 15, 202482400353TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 28, 202481764669MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 17, 202481417532KINGMAN AZAZLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 7, 202481054496JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 27, 202380251084CRITTENDEN CO (MARION STN)ARLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 20, 202380297120HEMPSTEAD CO (HOPE EAST STN)ARLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3395.24(c)(2)(iii), 392.2, 393.78No
Oct 25, 202380026208IUKA SCALE US 72 WESTMSLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 21, 202379469803SCALESLALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3396.17(c), 393.95(a)No
Aug 2, 202379307956FORT COLLINS POE NBCOLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 22, 202378985027WY 59 NB PULLOUT - WRIGHTWYLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3393.45(b)(2), 393.95(a), 393.55(d)(3)No
Jun 12, 202378880727PIPESTONEMNLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR10396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3)No
May 18, 202378681135CODYWYLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR5395.8(e)(1), 395.24(c)(2)(ii), 395.8No
May 17, 202378665246E2N STEELE, MOMOLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.48(a)No
Apr 24, 202378440072INTERSTATE 40 SCALES HAYWOODTNLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Apr 19, 202378404980LIMAMTLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.95(a), 393.55(e)No
Apr 11, 202378319007SIOUX FALLS PORT OF ENTRYSDLevel 23393.75(a)(3), 395.8(e)(1), 395.32(b)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

18 total · 11.1% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
10
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 21, 2026IAINJURY07No city county crashI 35 S, 141.75MM...WT8161STEEL EXPRESS INC
Jun 12, 2023MNFATAL10SWEETMNTH 30...331840STEEL EXPRESS INC
Nov 29, 2022OKFATAL10KIOWAHIGHWAY 69...331840STEEL EXPRESS INC
Jun 25, 2019TXINJURY03

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 21, 2026
Crash
Injury crash in IA
0 fatalities, 7 injuries
Aug 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 31, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2024
Authority
Jul 22, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 16, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 12, 2023
Crash
Fatal crash in MN
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Nov 29, 2022
Crash
Fatal crash in OK
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Jun 25, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Jun 16, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 3, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 3, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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