- Common authority is currently revoked as of Jul 28, 2025 · Docket MC1325662.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 301 days (since Jul 21, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC
STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC is a motor carrier based in CHARLOTTE, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3742928. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of U. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 4 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 83.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 4 drivers, based in Charlotte, NC. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 85.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 250% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (2) and SC (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
85.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (36.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 3, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 3 | |
| Utility | 3 | |
| CIMC | 1 | |
| Frai | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Stoughton | 1 | |
| Strick Com | 1 | |
| Trailer | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85149264 | Jul 7, 2025 | VA | 2 | BLAND VA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 385.13A2-OOSO, 392.2-SLLUCR | Yes |
| 85137707 | Jul 7, 2025 | KY | 2 | OWINGSVILLE |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 385.111A-OOSO, 392.2FT, 392.2 | Yes |
| 84033165 | Mar 3, 2025 | VA | 2 | HILLSVILLE VA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 385.111A-OOSO, 395.8A1-HOSP, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 83928765 | Feb 20, 2025 | SC | 3 | DENMARK SC |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 385.13A2-OOSO | Yes |
| 82520640 | Aug 29, 2024 | KY | 2 | WINCHESTER |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 390.21T(b) | No |
| 82150855 | Jul 17, 2024 | SC | 2 | I-77 NB ROADSIDE |
FRAI TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9(a), 396.17(c), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82037194 | Jul 3, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(e)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81072811 | Mar 7, 2024 | NC | 2 | US421 SOUTH BOUND EXIT 276 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.100(a), 393.110(b), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 80321425 | Dec 5, 2023 | MS | 2 | HANCOCK COUNTY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.25(f), 393.75(a)(2) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | MC1325662 | Common | REVOKED | Jul 28, 2025 |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2022 | MC1325662-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT0464926675 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2024 | Jul 21, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-591514-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-591514-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 23, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA953724541 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2022 | Mar 23, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 28, 2025
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Jul 28, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 21, 2025insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 18, 2025oosOut-of-service order — Unsatisfactory = Unfit
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Mar 23, 2024insuranceCANCEL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 22, 2024
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Mar 23, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 23, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| OWINGSVILLE | KY | 1 | 1 |
| WINCHESTER | KY | 1 | 0 |
| HANCOCK COUNTY | MS | 1 | 1 |
| US421 SOUTH BOUND EXIT 276 | NC | 1 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 1 | 1 |
| DENMARK SC | SC | 1 | 1 |
| I-77 NB ROADSIDE | SC | 1 | 1 |
| BLAND VA | VA | 1 | 1 |
| HILLSVILLE VA | VA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.104(a) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1325662
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How to verify STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC
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- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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