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STEVE CARPENTER
DBA: Steve Carpenter Trucking
Lubbock, TX
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 318702 · MC 210588
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1990
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-210588 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive County Mutual
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 9 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on March 22, 2017; first granted July 2, 1990 (36 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC210588
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA 3361921
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
318702
MC Number
MC-210588
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 22, 1988
Authority First Granted
July 2, 1990
Authority Reinstated
March 22, 2017
Annual Mileage
57,283 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Lubbock, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
40.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
71st 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
2025
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 5 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO1
FL1
KY1
SD1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
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
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9627GH728127 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXGD317327 | 5 | 2 |
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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2025 | S229000012 | HENDERSON, KY | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49XXGD317327 1GRDM9627GH728127 |
TX R292850 TX 105C941 |
| September 23, 2025 | HP18700062 | SIOUX FALLS SD | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49XXGD317327 1GRDM9627GH728127 |
TX R292850 TX 105C941 |
| June 4, 2025 | 1112660132 | CORTEZ CO | I | 9 | 1 | SUNBELT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49XXGD317327 1GRDM9627GH728127 |
TX R292850 TX 105C941 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 4, 2025 | I033AL1470 | COVINGTON TN | II | 2 | 2 | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49XXGD317327 1GRDM9627GH728127 |
TX R292850 TX 105C941 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| February 26, 2025 | 1562004323 | BRANFORD FL | III | — | — | CATERPILLAR INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49XXGD317327 1GRDM9627GH728127 |
TX R292850 TX 105C941 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SUNBELT | 1 | June 4, 2025 |
| CATERPILLAR INC. | 1 | February 26, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 22, 2017 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 22, 2017 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 11, 2016 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 15, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 14, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 31, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 27, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 29, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 3, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 3, 2010 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 6, 2016 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 10, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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