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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 1273142· MC497101· CARRIER· EIN 27-0098764
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STEGER TRANSPORT INC

798 6TH AVE NW, DYERSVILLE, IA, 52040(563) 875-7113stegertrans@gmail.comJIM STEGER
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
10%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
3.2%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
2
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
96
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
2 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC497101

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 03/01/2026
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY· policy A0300827001
Authority history (10) ▾
02/03/2025CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/2025)
02/05/2024CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2024)
02/02/2021CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/26/2021)
02/02/2015CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/02/2015)
02/03/2014CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/2014)
07/24/2013CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/08/2013)
08/16/2010CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/19/2010)
07/24/2006CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/04/2006)
07/25/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/17/2005)
08/27/2004MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history14 insurers on record
Filing timeline (25) ▾
  1. MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2025 → 03/01/2026
  2. FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2024 → 03/01/2025
  3. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2021 → 03/01/2024
  4. AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2019 → 03/01/2021
  5. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2015 → 04/03/2019
  6. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2015 → 03/01/2019
  7. ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2014 → 03/01/2015
  8. AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNDERWRITERS INS.(AIU)$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/20/2013 → 03/01/2014
  9. ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2013 → 08/20/2013
  10. GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 08/20/2010 → 03/30/2013
  11. NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/20/2012 → 03/01/2013
  12. GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/20/2010 → 08/20/2012
  13. MAIDEN REINSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/20/2009 → 09/11/2010
  14. MAIDEN REINSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/20/2009 → 08/20/2010
  15. GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/20/2010 → 08/20/2010

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle10 inspections · 10% OOS · National 22%
Driver31 inspections · 3.2% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

31 inspections · 45 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.

31
Inspections
45
Violations
2
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

18
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • IA12
  • WI7
  • IL2
  • MN2
  • NE2
  • MI1
  • OH1
  • CO1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

High impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 67% is at/over the 65% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing12 violations (24 mo)
Speeding8 viol62%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit7× · 49%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 13%
Seat belt1 viol20%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 20%
Other2 viol14%
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 9%
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 5%
Following / lane / reckless1 viol5%
What to do
  • Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected estimatecould improve up to 41 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

A high share of violations are occurring in Grant County, WI

Medium impact

17 of 36 violations in the last 12 months (47%) came from inspections in Grant County, WI. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Grant County, WI to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 62% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing20 violations · 6 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps1 OOS7 viol35%
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× · 8%
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 8%
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× · 8%
Tires2 OOS2 viol25%
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure2× · 25%
Brakes6 viol24%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× · 10%
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× · 5%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 5%
Other3 OOS4 viol15%
  • 393.65C-FNSFuel - Tank not secured.2× · 8%
  • 396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition1× · 6%
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× · 1%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 26 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▲ Trending worse
5
Inspections
22
Violations
1
Out-of-service
0
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 64%Other 18%Hours-of-Service Compliance 9%Unsafe Driving 9%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
14 violations · 5 OOS · 64% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TFL×2Tires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure · OOS
  • 393.65C-FNS×2Fuel - Tank not secured. · OOS
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2Other
4 violations · 18% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLEWA1×2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
  • 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
Do this
  • Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
  • Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3Hours-of-Service Compliance
2 violations · 1 OOS · 9% of recent
  • 392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause. · OOS
  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:
Do this
  • Audit ELD logs weekly and correct edits promptly
  • Plan loads around available hours
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
393.75A3-TFL×2OOS393.65C-FNS×2OOS392.2-SLLEWA1×2
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

47
Inspections
90
Violations
5
Out-of-service
361
CSA points
19
Crashes
11
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

52 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

31 trailer 20 incomplete vehicle 1 other
1988 BRENNER TANK Brenner Tankseen 4×
10BAB6231JF0D5438· DX4480 IA
2015 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 4×
1FVXA7CG7FLGC8659· DB8593 IA
2018 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 4×
3ALXA7CG3JDHN1123· DX 6876 IA
2018 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 4×
3ALXA7006JDHN1124· DX3159 IA
2016 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 3×
1FVXA7CG4GLHE5603· DE4695 IA
2015 TIMPTE, INC Timpteseen 3×
1TDH42228FB148623· DD2083 IA
2012 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 3×
1FVXA7CG6CLBR1057· DZ3223 IA
2019 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 3×
3ALXA7001KDKF7845· FA7037 IA
2016 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 3×
3ALXA7CG3GDHR6457· DE9621 IA
2019 TIMPTE, INC Timpteseen 3×
1TDH42220KB161733· DZ8063 IA
WALKER STAseen 3×
1W9S82AW6X0007659· DH2178 IA
2020 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 3×
3ALXA7008LDLM9797· FB4460 IA
2021 TIMPTE, INC Timpteseen 3×
1TDH42222MB168069· FH6517 IA
2019 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
3ALXA7005KDKF5970· DZ9371 IA
2020 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
3ALXA7009LDMP0595· FP5690 IA
2020 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
3ALXA7003LDLU6757· FH3186 IA
2024 TIMPTE, INC Timpteseen 2×
1TDH42221RB183377· FX4870 IA
2016 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
1FVXA7CG0GLHR6455· DF1937 IA
2015 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
3ALXA7003FDGC8660· DB8494 IA
1988 BRENNER TANK Brenner Tankseen 2×
10BAB6234JF0D5823· DX9774 IA
2020 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
3ALXA7007LDMP0594· FP5689 IA
2017 BULK EQUIPseen 2×
3E1AB6232HSV22337· DX3030 IA
2014 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
3ALXA7CG2EDFK8691· DA7456 IA
2016 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
1FVXA7006GLGY0393· DE2111 IA
2015 TIMPTE, INC Timpte
1TDH42226FB148622· DD2082 IA
1988 BRENNER TANK Brenner Tank
10BAB623XJF0D5437· FW0285 IA
2020 WALKER NON-DOT/TC Spec
5WSABB231LN091735· FB3379 IA
2020 WALKER NON-DOT/TC Spec
5WSABB237LN091738· FB3382 IA
1992 BRENNER TANK Brenner Tank
10BABB234NF346056· FR4068 IA
2017 TREMCAR TC/DOT 423
2TLXL4226HB000305· FS2739 IA

+ 22 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

2

Tow-away

2

Injury

2

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
21
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
25
25 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
2M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi25 drivers
Company officer
JIM STEGER
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2004-08-04
Last MCS-150 update
2026-01-15
Census status
Active

Fleet: 21 trucks · 21 owned tractors · 39 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs with 4 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

4
Connected carriers
4
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

35 events
  1. 03/01/2026Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0300827001

  2. 03/01/2026Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA4386421

  3. 01/15/2026MCS-150 update filed

    2.0M mi reported (2024)

  4. 03/01/2025Insurance cancelled — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy NISTK4386421

  5. 02/03/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/2025)

  6. 03/01/2024Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MCP68397A

  7. 02/05/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2024)

  8. 03/01/2021Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy AE-000414-01

  9. 02/02/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/26/2021)

  10. 04/03/2019Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF005823

  11. 03/01/2019Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF005823

  12. 03/01/2015Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881348 02

  13. 02/02/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/02/2015)

  14. 03/01/2014Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNDERWRITERS INS.(AIU)

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881348 01

  15. 02/03/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/2014)

  16. 08/20/2013Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881348 01

  17. 07/24/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/08/2013)

  18. 03/30/2013Insurance cancelled — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN

    CARGO · policy CIM0854360

  19. 03/01/2013Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0001014

  20. 08/20/2012Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN

    BIPD/Primary · policy CTP0854360

  21. 09/11/2010Insurance cancelled — MAIDEN REINSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy MR-300028-01

  22. 08/20/2010Insurance replaced — MAIDEN REINSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy MR-300028-01

  23. 08/20/2010Insurance replaced — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN

    BIPD/Primary · policy CTP0854360

  24. 08/16/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/19/2010)

  25. 09/23/2009Insurance cancelled — INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy IN-200469-01

  26. 08/20/2009Insurance replaced — INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy IN-200469-01

  27. 09/20/2008Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 83 MS VO7407

  28. 08/20/2007Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CL560476

  29. 08/20/2006Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CL560476

  30. 07/24/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/04/2006)

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2010-12-16
Last review
2020-04-13
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-01-15
Reported mileage
2,000,000 mi (2024)
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Changes on file

FMCSA census history

  1. January, 2021

    First on-record entry — STEGER TRANSPORT INC, DYERSVILLE, IA

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 23, 2026, 10:55 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.