STEP ENERGY SERVICES USA LTD
USDOT 2640421 • DBA: STEP ENERGY SERVICES • 70 NE LOOP 410 SUITE 600, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78216
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1102805 | REVOKED | Mar 16, 2023 | May 23, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EN6CA00237-221 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 16N54751 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 30, 2020 | May 23, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | EVEREST DENALI INSURANCE COMPANY | EN6CA00237-221 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| NAMECHG | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 16N54751 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2023 | May 23, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1102805 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1102805 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1102805 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 26, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC1102805 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 31, 2023 | REVOKED | May 23, 2023 |
| MC1102805 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 6, 2020 | REVOKED | Mar 16, 2023 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 51 inspections
Violation Summary (120 violations from 51 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 6 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 6 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:999 | 999 | 2 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:395.8F5-HOSM | 395.8F5-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817A | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:172.331 | Markings for other bulk packages | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.504(a) | Placarding - table 1 materials | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:178.703(b) | IBC additional markings | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:178.704(e) | IBC bottom discharge valve protection | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| 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:172.310(b) | 172.310(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.403(g)(2) | Class 7 label : no activity or activity not in SI units | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.407 | 172.407 | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (51 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2021 | UT | FATAL | 1 | 0 | Duchesne | Sr-87, at 6000 South 3 Feet P of Sr-87 | ...952698 | STEP ENERGY SERVICES USA LTD |
| Apr 5, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records