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CLIFFORD J STEINHAUSER
DBA: Steinhauser Trucking
Alma, NE
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2826657 · MC 945056
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-945056 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC945056
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-Z64424
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2826657
MC Number
MC-945056
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 18, 2015
Authority Granted
December 31, 2015
Annual Mileage
103,212 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Alma, NE
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
14.3% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | NE | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE4
CO2
KS1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X16D880417 | 7 | 1 |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 1TDH48037TB189206 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 1TDH48037NB173154 | 3 | — |
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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | T325001114 | KEARNEY NE | II | 8 | 1 | VONTZ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5D49X16D880417 1TDH48037TB189206 |
NE 401217 NE 312162 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| November 3, 2025 | T496000621 | ON US HWY 34, 2020 FEET WEST O, NE | III | — | — | PRODUCER AG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5D49X16D880417 1TDH48037TB189206 |
NE 401217 NE 312162 |
| October 7, 2025 | T456000811 | ON STATE HWY 14, 700 FEET NORT, NE | III | 1 | — | SPENCER QUARRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5D49X16D880417 1TDH48037TB189206 |
NE 401217 NE 312162 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| September 4, 2025 | HP93284862 | BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58, KS | II | 3 | — | CPI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5D49X16D880417 1TDH48037TB189206 |
NE 52000 NE 285212 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| April 23, 2025 | 1262330793 | WIGGINS CO | II | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5D49X16D880417 1TDH48037NB173154 |
NE 401217 NE 285212 |
| March 5, 2025 | T468000055 | MITCHELL, NE | III | — | — | STEINHAUSER TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5D49X16D880417 1TDH48037NB173154 |
NE 401217 NE 285212 |
| October 25, 2024 | 5630000764 | MIDWAY SD | III | 3 | — | SPENCER QUARRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5D49X16D880417 1TDH48037NB173154 |
NE 401217 NE 285212 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 17, 2024 | 1290100025 | LAIRD CO | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5D49X16D880417 1TDH48037NB173154 |
NE 401217 NE 285212 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SPENCER QUARRIES | 2 | October 7, 2025 |
| VONTZ | 1 | May 13, 2026 |
| PRODUCER AG | 1 | November 3, 2025 |
| CPI | 1 | September 4, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 14, 2026.
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