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STEEL DRAGON CO

Elk Grove Village, IL

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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority  ·  DOT 838909 · MC 369194
Active No Safety Rating Active 21 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1999
40
Power Units
60
Drivers
199
Inspections
34%
Vehicle OOS
$0
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-369194 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Colony Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
21.7% OOS · 199 inspections on record
Flags · 1
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
  • Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
  • Insurance on file: $0
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 34.1% — above the 20.7% national average
  • Driver out-of-service rate 4.8% — below the 5.5% national average
  • 199 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC369194
Contract Carrier
Inactive

Insurance on File

COLONY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy IM256552
On File

Required Filings

Cargo
On file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
838909
MC Number
MC-369194
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 31, 2024
FMCSA Registration
November 10, 1999
Authority First Granted
December 9, 1999
Authority Reinstated
December 7, 2004
Annual Mileage
8,662,836 mi (2023)

Contact Information

Location
Elk Grove Village, IL

Cargo Types

General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
199
Driver Inspections
150
Vehicle Inspections
106
Out-of-Service Violations
44

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance121
Unsafe Driving14
Hours of Service18

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate4.8% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate34.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (13.4pp higher)
21.7% of 83 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 66th 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

2025
74 insp · 20 OOS
2024
106 insp · 23 OOS
2023
19 insp · 1 OOS

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 34 of 49 inspections
Unsafe Driving 5 of 93 inspections
Hours of Service 4 of 93 inspections
Driver Fitness 3 of 93 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 93 inspections

Crash History (3)

Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
November 24, 2025 CA — 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry
July 5, 2025 CA — 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry
November 18, 2024 WI — — Yes Rain · Dusk · Wet

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA45
UT31
IL16
NV15
IA8
NM8
and 10 more states

Fleet & Equipment (110)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 6–8 · trailers up to 53 ft
Power units
~36
of 40 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~74
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
73
Tractor
34
Truck
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2023 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH3PN615160 9 1
2021 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ4MN280697 9 3
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR8PSUM1742 8 1
2022 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ2NN287424 7 1
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR0MSMU3478 6 —
2021 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR0MSMU3562 6 1
2017 International MA025 Truck · Class 6 1HTMMMML3HH429702 5 4
2019 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ0KN204181 5 —
2020 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ5LN236125 5 —
2020 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ8LN257115 5 —
Show all 110 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2019 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ9KN204180 5 —
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHHDR4LLLL6105 4 —
2013 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GRAA0620DW702080 4 —
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536EU822205 4 —
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2538P3806435 4 1
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLD52GSGV5289 4 3
2018 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR4JSJX4493 4 3
2020 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH7LN253764 4 1
2023 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH7PN615159 4 —
2021 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ1MN280690 4 —
2021 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ5MN280689 4 —
2021 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ5MN280692 4 —
2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530DM598105 3 —
2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530J7341018 3 2
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530P3806431 3 1
2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2534J6252106 3 1
2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537FP290026 3 1
2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537J7341016 3 2
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537P3767742 3 —
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS253XEM823406 3 —
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS253XP3840344 3 —
2023 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH0PN615116 3 —
2020 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ3LN236074 3 1
2022 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ5NN287417 3 —
2022 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ7NN287421 3 2
2013 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GRAA0623DW702199 2 —
2013 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GRAA0626DW700348 2 —
2013 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GRAA062XDW702149 2 —
2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530DU536039 2 1
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530EM866006 2 1
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2531EU822421 2 —
2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2532GM443320 2 2
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2532P3806432 2 —
2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533CG246925 2 —
2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533DM598101 2 —
2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2534CG246920 2 —
2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2535DU536201 2 1
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2535EM822535 2 —
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2535EM866020 2 —
2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536FP251508 2 1
2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536J6252107 2 1
2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537J6252102 2 1
2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2538FM289520 2 —
2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2538GG534025 2 —
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2538P3806404 2 —
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2539EM822912 2 1
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGBDV6GDGT4783 2 2
2015 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLD52FSGH0577 2 —
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR3PSNZ3900 2 —
2019 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ0KN204178 2 1
2022 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ6NN295803 2 —
2020 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJHHDR6LLLL6106 1 —
2013 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GRAA0620DW700331 1 —
2013 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GRAA0624DW702082 1 —
2013 Great Dane Trailers Dry Van · 53 ft 1GRAA0626DW700334 1 —
2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D5JL013276 1 —
2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532W37L010113 1 —
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530EM955607 1 —
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530EU822216 1 —
2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530FM289608 1 —
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2531P3806440 1 —
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2531P3840345 1 —
2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2532BP075812 1 —
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2532EM955608 1 —
2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2532FP251506 1 —
2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2532GP561415 1 —
2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2532J6099919 1 1
2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2532J6252105 1 —
2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2532J7341019 1 —
Util Semi-trailer 1UYVS2532P380432 1 —
2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533DU536004 1 1
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533EM823103 1 —
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2534EM919208 1 —
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2534P3840341 1 —
2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2535FP290025 1 —
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2535P3806439 1 —
2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536BM057511 1 —
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536EM822902 1 —
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536EM866009 1 1
2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536GM443322 1 —
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536P3840342 1 —
2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS25378G359901 1 —
2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537CG440602 1 —
2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537DU535907 1 —
2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537EM955605 1 —
2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2538DU536001 1 —
2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2538GM444813 1 1
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2538P3840343 1 —
2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2539AM893005 1 1
2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2539AP964122 1 —
2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2539J7341017 1 —
2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS253XGP507411 1 —
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS253XP3806436 1 —
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR0PSNZ3899 1 —
2023 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR6PSUM1741 1 —
2020 International MV607 Truck · Class 6 3HAEUMML1LL315110 1 —
2021 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ6MN280698 1 —
2022 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EJ8NN295804 1 —
2015 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9TJ1FN931757 1 1
2014 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9TJ7EN170568 1 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 (199)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
December 16, 2025 7BDA9DHE92 SH-0161 IN DALLAS CO. (258-260, TX I 3 — F
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
VOLVO TRUCK
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
4V4NC9EJ0KN204181
1UYVS2538GG534025
IL P1253684
IL 560276ST
393.47A Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Brakes All Others
393.47A Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Brakes All Others
396.3A1 Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc.
December 9, 2025 25FE001590 NEPHI UT I 10 1 UNIS RIVERSIDE 2
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
3AKJGLD52GSGV5289
1UYVS2530J7341018
IL P1321577
IL 629342ST
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
393.47E Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment
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-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting
393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
393.47E Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment
393.209E-SPSLA Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. Steering Mechanism
392.60A-D Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV Other Driver Violations
December 9, 2025 4069650521 I-55 NORTHBOUND, IL III — — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
VOLVO TRUCK
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
4V4NC9EJ0KN204181
1UYVS2537P3767742
IL P1253684
IL 904240ST
December 8, 2025 25ES001679 ST. GEORGE UT III — — PACIFIC EXPRESSWAY
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
VOLVO TRUCK
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
4V4NC9EJ5MN280692
1UYVS253XP3840344
IL 91253693
IL 921683
November 18, 2025 NDA2007939 EB ANTELOPE SCALE, CA II 1 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
VOLVO TRUCK
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
4V4NC9EJ8LN257115
1UYVS2537J7341016
IL P1253689
IL 629344ST
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others
November 3, 2025 NBJJ009162 RAINBOW IF, CA I 2 1 —
Straight Truck
INTERNATIONAL
1HTMMMML3HH429702
IL P1308669
383.95A-LCDL OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction License-related: High
393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting
October 23, 2025 T317000875 NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUND, NE III — — ANCILLARY PROVIDER SERVICES
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
VOLVO TRUCK
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
4V4NC9EJ4MN280697
1UYVS2538P3806404
IL P 1253694
IL 904238ST
October 17, 2025 7217029269 MM 6, NV III — — CARRIER
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
VOLVO TRUCK
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
4V4NC9EH3PN615160
1UYVS2538P3806404
IL P1253680
IL 904238ST
October 2, 2025 ND74010698 MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF, CA I 1 — AMCOR
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
VOLVO TRUCK
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
4V4NC9EH3PN615160
1UYVS2535FP290025
IL P1253680
IL 529190ST
392.2-SLLEQP State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
October 2, 2025 9667001034 CHESTERTON IN III — — PPG INDUSTRIES
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
3AKJHHDR0MSMU3562
1UYVS2536BM057511
IL P1253666
IL 398441ST

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.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
COCA COLA 6 July 23, 2025
ARTIC COLD 3 September 30, 2025
MENASHA 3 September 25, 2025
COCA COLA NORTH AMERICA 3 July 12, 2024
AMCOR 2 October 2, 2025
CH ROBINSON 2 September 25, 2025
PEARL CROP INC 2 August 11, 2025
SHOPBOP 2 August 9, 2025
JH LOGISTICS 2 May 24, 2025
HENKEL 2 February 26, 2025
KOCH FOODS CVP 2 February 17, 2025
DHL WHSE 2 February 7, 2025

119 more shippers named at fewer inspections.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
January 28, 2026REVOKEDContract Carrier
January 8, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
December 29, 2025INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
November 17, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
October 21, 2025INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
December 7, 2004REINSTATEDContract Carrier
November 22, 2004REVOKEDContract Carrier
December 9, 1999GRANTEDContract Carrier

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
January 25, 2022CargoOn file
December 23, 2025CONTRACTOn Record
October 19, 2004CONTRACTOn Record

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