HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/831913-t-steele-construction-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:20 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
T STEELE CONSTRUCTION INC
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average45.5% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
MC393893: no authority granted
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, (309) 756-5520, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC442656 or MC393893.
- 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) | MC393893 | Primary | GENERAL CASUALTY INS CO OF ILL Policy CBA 0339238 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 5, 2001 | 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
10 of 22 · Illinois avg 24.1%
3 of 28 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | NE | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | WI | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | IL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 22, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 19, 2026 | MI | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| May 6, 2026 | SD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 6, 2026 | IL | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Apr 2, 2026 | TN | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Mar 30, 2026 | IL | 1 | 1 | 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 Illinois average covers 195,261 vehicle and 387,726 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
52 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 20 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 78 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 16 | 63.5% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | 21.2% | 19.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 7.7% | 3.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 1 | 7.7% | 14.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 2 | 0 |
| Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B1 | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1HOSPVID | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Dalton Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 831913 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC442656, MC393893 |
| Legal name | T STEELE CONSTRUCTION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 31 |
| Drivers | 37 |
| Annual mileage | 480,775 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 21, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 6, 1999 · 27 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Questions about T STEELE CONSTRUCTION INC
What does T STEELE CONSTRUCTION INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for T STEELE CONSTRUCTION INC (MC442656, MC393893), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about T STEELE CONSTRUCTION INC 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.
What should I verify before booking T STEELE CONSTRUCTION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 831913. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (309) 756-5520, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC442656 or MC393893, 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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