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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 27, 2026
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STEPPS TOWING SERVICES INC
USDOT 1139317 · EIN 59-2912060
9602 E HIGHWAY 92, TAMPA, FL, 33610-5928
(813) 621-8651 · TODD STEPP
85
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 27.8% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
104 / 72
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
51 / 566
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate27.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance631 pts
Unsafe Driving53 pts
Other21 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 192 |
| 393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 72 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 50 | |
| 393.128B-CLWV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 32 |
| 393.17B2-LRLDM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.17A1-LRLDWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.17B1-LDSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 16 |
Most inspected states
FL51
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.34 | 0.34 | ≈8–15% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.17 | 6.71 | ≈75–79% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-21 · 4 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Hillsborough County, FL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Hillsborough County, FL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 100%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 9 violations, 3 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 2 OOS · 56%
393.17B2-LTSDM ×2, 393.17B2-LRLDM, 392.7A-D
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.627).
2. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.17B2-LSLDMWR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 11%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.255).
Repeat offenders: 393.17B2-LTSDM ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
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Equipment — 36 vehicles seen in inspections
36 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
TODD STEPP
Annual mileage
2.1M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
36
Registered since
2003-06-12
Operation
Intrastate (Hazmat)
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPP'S HEAVY TRANSPORT INC | 2504096 | strong | |
| STEPP'S TOWING SERVICE WEST INC | 2504110 | officer, email | strong |
| STEPP'S TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC | 472829 | strong | |
| STEPPS ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE LLC | 3297999 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2025)
06/12/2003 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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