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STEGER TRANSPORT INC
Dyersville, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1273142 · MC 497101
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-497101 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
6.5% OOS · 46 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 22 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 9.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 46 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC497101
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0300827001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1273142
MC Number
MC-497101
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 4, 2004
Authority Granted
August 27, 2004
Annual Mileage
2,000,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
798 6th Ave Nw, Dyersville, IA 52040
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jim Steger
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
46
Driver Inspections
33
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance45
Unsafe Driving24
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.5% of 31 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
15th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
11 of 31 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 31 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 31 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 31 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 10, 2024 | IL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA14
WI7
IL5
MN2
NE2
NY2
and 5 more states
Fleet & Equipment (41)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 21 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~24
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
17
Tank
12
Semi-trailer
6
Grain / Hopper
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Brenner Tank | Tank · 3 ft | 10BAB6231JF0D5438 | 4 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FVXA7CG7FLGC8659 | 4 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7006JDHN1124 | 4 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG3JDHN1123 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42220KB161733 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42222MB168069 | 3 | — |
| Walk | Semi-trailer | 1W9S82AW6X0007659 | 3 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7008LDLM9797 | 3 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG3GDHR6457 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 Brenner Tank | Tank · 3 ft | 10BAB6234JF0D5823 | 2 | — |
Show all 41 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXA7006GLGY0393 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXA7CG0GLHR6455 | 2 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXA7CG6CLBR1057 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42228FB148623 | 2 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7001KDKF7845 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7003FDGC8660 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7007LDMP0594 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG2EDFK8691 | 2 | — |
| Bulk Equip | Semi-trailer | 3E1AB6232HSV22337 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Brenner Tank | Tank · 3 ft | 10BAB6230JF0D5821 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Brenner Tank | Tank · 3 ft | 10BAB6232JF0D5822 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXA7CG4GLHE5603 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42221RB183377 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH4222XRB183376 | 1 | — |
| Tremcar | Semi-trailer | 2TLXL4220EB000571 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 2TLXL4222FB000802 | 1 | 1 |
| Trem | Semi-trailer | 2TLXL4229EB000570 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7001LDLU6756 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG1JDJL1481 | 1 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG2HDJD2628 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB00XLDMS9400 | 1 | — |
| Wale | — | 5WSAA4323AN041212 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Walker NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB230KN090803 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Walker NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB231KN090499 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Walker NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB234LN091938 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Walker NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB235LN091737 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB238RN464116 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB238SN511151 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Walker NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB239KN090802 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB23XSN511152 | 1 | — |
| Wabash Nat | Semi-trailer | 5WSABB23XSN511153 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (46)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2026 | 520H000331 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | HEARTLANS TRANSFER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN TREMCAR |
3ALXA7001KDKF7845 2TLXL4220HB000249 |
IA FA7037 IA FX3706 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | 2486003328 | HAZEL GREEN WI | I | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN TIMPTE, INC |
1FVXA7006GLGY0393 1TDH42220KB161733 |
IA DE2111 IA DZ8063 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | 205S000326 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | STEGER TRANSPORT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN TREMCAR |
3ALXA7CG3JDHN1123 2TLXL4220EB000571 |
IA DX6876 IA FR8719 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 27, 2026 | 2666000021 | HAZEL GREEN WI | II | 7 | — | POET BIOREFINING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN TIMPTE, INC |
1FVXA7CG6CLBR1057 1TDH42222MB168069 |
IA DZ3223 IA FH6517 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 23, 2026 | ZYLSJ01689 | MI, MI | II | 9 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WALK |
3ALXA7CG3GDHR6457 1W9S82AW6X0007659 |
IA DE9621 IA MX4661 |
| 392.3-I | OOSIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause. | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | ||||||||
| 393.65C-FNS | OOSFuel - Tank not secured. | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 396.7A-UOC | OOSUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.65C-FNS | OOSFuel - Tank not secured. | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | 314M000019 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | STEGER TRANSPORT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN WABASH NAT |
3ALXA7CG3JDHN1123 5WSABB23XSN511153 |
IA DX6876 IA FY7285 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 10, 2026 | 5015190005 | I-55 SB, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
FRHT WALE |
3ALXA7CG2EDFK8691 5WSAA4323AN041212 |
IA DA7456 MO 46LOVL |
| March 31, 2026 | 000P123H8G | HIGHWAY 218NB, IA | III | 1 | — | INTERNATIONAL INGREDIENT CORPORATIO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT TIMPTE, INC |
1FVXA7006GLGY0393 1TDH42221RB183377 |
IA DE2111 IA FX4870 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 12, 2026 | 000P14PHLX | US HWY 52 DECORAH, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WALKER |
3ALXA7008LDLM9797 1W9S82AW6X0007659 |
IA FB4460 IA MX4661 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| February 26, 2026 | 2486003031 | HAZEL GREEN WI | II | 6 | — | CALCIUM PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN TIMPTE, INC |
1FVXA7CG4GLHE5603 1TDH42222MB168069 |
IA DE4695 IA FH6517 |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA | 3 | September 5, 2025 |
| POET | 2 | September 5, 2025 |
| WAPSIE VALLEY CREAMERY | 2 | May 25, 2025 |
| O AT KA MILK PRODUCTS | 2 | September 3, 2024 |
| CONSOLIDATED GRAIN AND BARGE | 2 | July 18, 2024 |
| HEARTLANS TRANSFER | 1 | October 21, 2026 |
| POET BIOREFINING | 1 | July 27, 2026 |
| INTERNATIONAL INGREDIENT CORPORATIO | 1 | March 31, 2026 |
| CALCIUM PRODUCTS | 1 | February 26, 2026 |
| ST PAUL BEVERAGE SOLUTIONS | 1 | January 29, 2026 |
| AXPI | 1 | January 29, 2026 |
| CAYUGA MILK INGREDIENTS | 1 | January 8, 2026 |
8 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 3, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 2, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 2, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 3, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 3, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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