STEADY SOURCE CO
USDOT 3002427 • DBA: STEADY LANES • 105 OAKLEAF RD, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL, 60156
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-024799 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN352809 | ON FILE | Jul 8, 2023 | Jul 8, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85099 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2022 | Jul 8, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP75056 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2021 | Jul 8, 2022 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000146-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2020 | Jul 8, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP55055 00 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2019 | Jul 8, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP55055 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2019 | Jul 9, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004785631-8 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2018 | Jul 8, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004785631-8 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004785631-7 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2017 | Jul 8, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004785631-7 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2017 | Nov 15, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0004785631-7 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2017 | Jul 8, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06994-17 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2017 | Jul 8, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN352809 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP85099 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2023 | Jul 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP75056 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2022 | Jul 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000146-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP55055 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2020 | Jul 9, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP55055 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2020 | Jul 8, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004785631-8 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2019 | Jul 8, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004785631-8 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004785631-7 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2018 | Jul 8, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004785631-7 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2017 | Nov 15, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0004785631-7 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2017 | Jul 8, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06994-17 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2017 | Jul 8, 2017 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC024799 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2025 |
| MC024799 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2023 |
| MC024799 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2022 |
| MC024799 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2021 |
| MC024799 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2020 |
| MC024799 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2019 |
| MC024799 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2018 |
| MC024799 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2017 |
| MC024799 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2017 |
| MC024799 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 25, 2017 | — | 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
17 states • 23 inspections
Violation Summary (24 violations from 23 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.60A-D | Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (23 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 5 | NOT LISTED | SH 153 | ...NA6165 | STEADY SOURCE CO |
| Apr 5, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | SH 153 | ...NA6165 | STEADY SOURCE CO |
| Mar 27, 2020 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2019 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2019 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records