STEVE'S TOWING & RECOVERY LLC
USDOT 4258621 • 4023 DELAVAN AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66104
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-1651888 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA983241394 | ON FILE | Jul 10, 2024 | Oct 9, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA983241394 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1651888 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1651888 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 26, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1651888 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 29, 2024 | REVOKED | Oct 15, 2025 |
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 (13 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SBML | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.71H-CDITB | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | 87073746 | OLATHE KS | KS | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 85563487 | PLATTE CITY MO | MO | Level 1 | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 85336586 | KANSAS CITY MO | MO | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 84516727 | PLATTE CITY MO | MO | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 84280786 | KANSAS CITY MO | MO | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 393.75B-TFV, 392.2-SLLS3, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| Mar 12, 2025 | 84119950 | DOUGLAS COUNTY - 045 | KS | Level 1 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 393.11A1-LTSM, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 82848686 | JOHNSON COUNTY - 091 | KS | Level 2 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.60(d) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | 91ST | ...146060 | STEVE'S TOWING & RECOVERY LLC |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records