HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3742928-step-forward-logistics-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:44 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Unsatisfactory FMCSA safety ratingRated Feb 15, 2025.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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, (704) 605-7574, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1325662.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 3 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
2 of 4 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
4 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | KY | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 7, 2025 | VA | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Mar 3, 2025 | VA | 2 | 10 | Yes |
| Feb 20, 2025 | SC | 3 | 1 | Yes |
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
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 22 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 | 0 | 77.8% | 63.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 22.2% | 15.9% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D1B | 1 | 0 |
| Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1OAL | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Trailers rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311BCSRIGRR | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3742928 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1325662 |
| Legal name | STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 199,827 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Unsatisfactory (Feb 15, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 13, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 6, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Questions about STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC
What does STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC (MC1325662), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. The MCS-150 was last updated Aug 6, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3742928. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (704) 605-7574, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1325662, 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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