HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1107168-stephen-keith-teel/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
STEPHEN KEITH TEEL
Doing business as KEITH TEEL TRUCKING
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs North Carolina average 21.9%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (252) 714-6180, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC734060.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC734060 | Primary | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY Policy 7881580 · 91X | $750,000 | Sep 8, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 5 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
0 of 9 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 24, 2026 | NC | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jan 27, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | NC | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Aug 8, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 2, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 27, 2025 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 23, 2025 | NC | 2 | 2 | No |
| Nov 21, 2024 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The North Carolina average covers 60,410 vehicle and 117,678 driver inspections of all North Carolina-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
7 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 11 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | North Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 100.0% | 63.4% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383G | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHLOW | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3969D2 | 1 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the North Carolina column is the mix across all North Carolina-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 | Carrboro, NC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1107168 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC734060 |
| Legal name | STEPHEN KEITH TEEL |
| DBA name | KEITH TEEL TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 72,577 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 14, 2003 · 23 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 6, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherRocks, Fertilizer
Questions about STEPHEN KEITH TEEL
What does STEPHEN KEITH TEEL's operating authority allow?
MC734060: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about STEPHEN KEITH TEEL is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking STEPHEN KEITH TEEL?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1107168. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (252) 714-6180, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC734060, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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