T STEELE CONSTRUCTION INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — T STEELE CONSTRUCTION INC (USDOT 831913) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): JOHN OLIVER (Company officer); JOE STEELE (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/831913/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 17.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 43.5% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=33522 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +3 (28 → 31) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −3 (40 → 37) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 21 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 4 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 50 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 6 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 19.35% | 38.71% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
T STEELE CONSTRUCTION INC is a corporation based in ROCK ISLAND, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 831913. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 31 power units and 37 drivers, with 50 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 43.5%. 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.
T STEELE CONSTRUCTION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 28 power units and 40 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Rock Island, IL. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 54.8% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 94% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (6) and TN (5), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
54.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (42.6% of violations); top code 395.32(b) (ELD - driver tamper/disable) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 28 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 40 drivers; Ford, Mack, and Trlr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 33,522 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–47 power units (±50% of this carrier's 31 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 40 37Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 28 31Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (MI) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 5 | 4 | 80.0% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 6, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 6 | — | 1.38 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 7 | — | 0.83 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 5.15 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 8.43 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (50 rows) View all 50 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88215152 | Jun 22, 2026 | MO | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88191172 | Jun 19, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| 87773090 | May 6, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 87512484 | Apr 6, 2026 | IL | 1 | I-74 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | — | Yes |
| 87490127 | Apr 2, 2026 | TN | 1 | MANCHESTER TN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | — | Yes |
| 87453626 | Mar 30, 2026 | IL | 1 | I74 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 87402984 | Mar 23, 2026 | WI | 2 | MENOMONIE WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 87032087 | Feb 10, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-w/b |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86817740 | Jan 8, 2026 | IL | 1 | I74 |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86646312 | Dec 23, 2025 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.106C1-C, 393.110B2II-C, 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 86352920 | Nov 17, 2025 | MI | 1 | mi-e/b-scale |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLTL, 395.8F1-HOSM | Yes |
| 86298679 | Nov 10, 2025 | MI | 3 | mi-e/b-scale |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.16AD, 392.16B-CPASS | No |
| 86254037 | Nov 6, 2025 | KY | 2 | KUTTAWA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 85968753 | Oct 3, 2025 | IA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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11 | 393.207C, 393.201A, 393.75G-LOAD | Yes |
| 85959044 | Oct 3, 2025 | TN | 1 | SPENCER TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.95K-EE, 392.2-SLLS4, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 85839658 | Sep 18, 2025 | IA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45D, 392.82DUMT, 392.2DIM | Yes |
| 85813464 | Sep 17, 2025 | KY | 1 | FRANKLIN |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85734854 | Sep 10, 2025 | KY | 1 | FRANKLIN |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85540334 | Aug 18, 2025 | MO | 2 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.2-SLLED, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 85232864 | Jul 14, 2025 | IL | 2 | il-033---williamsville---i-55-s/b |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45PC | No |
| 84969063 | Jun 13, 2025 | MO | 1 | CALLAO MO |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.43DBMA, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 83792419 | Feb 4, 2025 | IN | 2 | CHESTERTON IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8A, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83728992 | Jan 28, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83601477 | Jan 13, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-e/b |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 391.11B1, 395.8E1-HOSPVID, 392.2-SLLTL | Yes |
| 82726731 | Sep 19, 2024 | WI | 1 | HANCOCK WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.11(b)(1), 391.41(a), 395.8(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400141882 | Sep 4, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003072591 | Dec 5, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000114153 | Jun 15, 2021 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL00M2265660 | Jun 20, 2012 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I74 | IL | 3 | 1 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 2 | 0 |
| I-74 | IL | 1 | 1 |
| I-80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| US RT 67 | IL | 1 | 1 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| EVANSVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| U-400 MP388 | KS | 1 | 1 |
| KUTTAWA | KY | 1 | 0 |
| COLDWATER SCALE | MI | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 5 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 1 |
| 395.32(b) | Driver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
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