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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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STEGER TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1273142 · MC497101 · EIN 27-0098764 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
798 6TH AVE NW, DYERSVILLE, IA, 52040
(563) 875-7113 · JIM STEGER
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
21 / 25
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
31 / 357
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy A0300827001 · eff 03/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance236 pts
Unsafe Driving103 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance51 pts
Other10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 48 | |
| 392.3-I | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.65C-FNS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 395.8F1-HOSM | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
IA12
WI7
IL3
MN2
NE2
MI1
OH1
CO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.59 | 4.59 | ≈65–72% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.94 | 0.96 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.35 | 7.74 | ≈77–81% (near 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-27. “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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 60% · Seat belt 20% · Other 15%
• 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: could improve up to 41 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Lighting / lamps 35% (1 OOS) · Tires 25% (2 OOS) · Brakes 24%
• 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: could improve up to 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Grant County, WI · medium impact
• 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
• 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, 21 violations, 1 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance14 viol · 5 OOS · 67%
393.75A3-TFL ×2, 393.65C-FNS ×2, 393.19
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.512).
2. Other4 viol · 19%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2, 393.47E, 393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 1 OOS · 10%
392.3-I, 395.8F1-HOSM
✓ Audit ELD logs weekly and correct edits promptly
✓ Plan loads around available hours
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.705).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TFL ×2, 393.65C-FNS ×2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2026 | BERLIN TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/10/2024 | RIO TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 50 vehicles seen in inspections
29 trailer20 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
JIM STEGER
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
25
Registered since
2004-08-04
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/01/2026 — Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0300827001
03/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA4386421
01/15/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.0M mi reported (2024)
03/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NISTK4386421
02/03/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/2025)
03/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP68397A
02/05/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2024)
03/01/2021 — Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AE-000414-01
02/02/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/26/2021)
04/03/2019 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF005823
03/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF005823
03/01/2015 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881348 02
02/02/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/02/2015)
03/01/2014 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNDERWRITERS INS.(AIU)
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9881348 01
02/03/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/2014)
08/20/2013 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9881348 01
07/24/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/08/2013)
03/30/2013 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
CARGO · policy CIM0854360
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