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STEPLERTRANSPORTATION LLC
Clackamas, OR
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3659796 · MC 1264804
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1264804 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
28.6% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1264804
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WN352214
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3659796
MC Number
MC-1264804
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 12, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 17, 2021
Authority Granted
August 2, 2021
Annual Mileage
67,376 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Clackamas, OR
Email
Cargo Types
Motor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th 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 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA5
OR4
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5SHFE4433MB001312 | 9 | 3 |
| 2020 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNFL7LG310471 | 8 | 3 |
| Ram | Tractor | 3C72RNFL7LG310471 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | AP90261591 | WOODBURN OR | III | — | — | MEDSA PORT | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRNFL7LG310471 5SHFE4433MB001312 |
OR YASJ719 OR HV64013 |
| June 23, 2026 | AP43240733 | ASHLAND OR | III | 1 | — | STEPLER TRANS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRNFL7LG310471 5SHFE4433MB001312 |
OR YASJ719 OR HV64013 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| April 7, 2026 | NDMK007073 | CORDELIA IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUF |
3C7WRNFL7LG310471 5SHFE4433MB001312 |
OR YASJ719 OR HV64013 |
| January 15, 2026 | NCTX008212 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | I | 1 | 1 | STEPLER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUF |
3C7WRNFL7LG310471 5SHFE4433MB001312 |
OR YASJ719 OR HV64013 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 15, 2025 | UDUR000406 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF, CA | II | — | — | MULTI | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUF |
3C7WRNFL7LG310471 5SHFE4433MB001312 |
OR YASJ719 OR HV64013 |
| September 9, 2025 | UDDI002220 | RED BLUFF AREA, CA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUF |
3C72RNFL7LG310471 5SHFE4433MB001312 |
OR YASJ719 OR HV64013 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.9B3-DFRCLS | Driver - Failing to reexamine the CMV's cargo and its load securement devices during the course of transportation and make any necessary adjustments. | General Securement | ||||||||
| May 14, 2025 | AP43450412 | ASHLAND OR | I | 2 | 2 | HAULEX | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRNFL7LG310471 5SHFE4433MB001312 |
OR YASJ719 OR HV64013 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 30, 2024 | UF9S000570 | I-5 NB COTTONWOOD SCALE, CA | III | 1 | — | REGAL AUTO TRANSPORTATION | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM OTHR |
3C7WRNFL7LG310471 5SHFE4433MB001312 |
OR YASJ719 OR HV64013 |
| 392.2AU | State Operating Authority violation | |||||||||
| May 20, 2024 | AW07830002 | WOODBURN OR | II | 7 | 1 | MITCHELL GRANT /MATSON/HAULEX | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN TR |
3C7WRNFL7LG310471 5SHFE4433MB001312 |
OR YASJ719 OR HV64013 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MEDSA PORT | 1 | August 24, 2026 |
| HAULEX | 1 | May 14, 2025 |
| REGAL AUTO TRANSPORTATION | 1 | July 30, 2024 |
| MITCHELL GRANT /MATSON/HAULEX | 1 | May 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 2, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 21, 2026.
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