SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS PROPERTY SERVICES INC
USDOT 2884259 • DBA: S T E P S INC • 85 BOSS STREET, BOLIVAR, NY, 14715
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
2 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b)(2)(ii) | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | 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:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b)(3) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | 86005651 | PA | PA | Level 3 | DOOLITTLE SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 391.41APC, 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Yes |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 83470273 | ALLEGANY NY | NY | Level 3 | DOOLITTLE SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 82580765 | ALLEGANY NY | NY | Level 1 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 82205193 | Roadside | PA | Level 1 | QLTY SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 390.21T(b), 393.81, 393.9(a) | No |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 81303538 | SPRINGVILLE NY | NY | Level 2 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 15 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.110(b)(2)(ii) | Yes |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 81152433 | ALLEGANY REST AREA | NY | Level 1 | CHEV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 79692622 | DUNKIRK | NY | Level 2 | DOOL SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 392.2, 393.95(f), 396.17(c) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix