Steve Carpenter
Lubbock, TX
DBA: STEVE CARPENTER TRUCKING
Steve Carpenter is an active motor carrier based in Lubbock, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 318702 and MC 210588. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 5 roadside inspections, a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 318702
- MC
- 210588
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Lubbock, TX
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 66.7% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 1988 (38 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: February 2028 (set by USDOT 318702's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed February 11, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in June 1988, about 38 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 57,283 fleet miles in 2025, about 57,300 miles per power unit.
- 2,542 other USDOT registrations list Lubbock, TX as their physical address.
Equipment
What Steve Carpenter runs, and the government record each item comes from (2 of its VINs decoded):
- Flatbed Confirmed by VIN 1 flatbed or platform trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Steve Carpenter is authorized to transport the following 9 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 57,283 miles (2025)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by STEVE CARPENTER
1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Oct 30, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Great Dane Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 1 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 50% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 50% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 1 | 50% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 50% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (2)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XPXD49XXGD317327 | R292850 | TX | 2016 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 5 | Oct 2025 |
| 1GRDM9627GH728127 | 105C941 | TX | 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Semi-trailer | 5 | Oct 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
Dispatch Services in TX
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
5
Inspections
24 months
11
Violations
Total found
3
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+13.7%)
✗ Worse than national average (+43.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2025 | KY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/23/2025 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/04/2025 | CO | Full | 9 | 1 |
| 04/04/2025 | TN | Walk-Around | 2 | 2 |
| 02/26/2025 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | 91X | CA 3361921 | $750,000 | 03/13/2021 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0002340001 | 08/30/2012 | 12/31/2012 | TERM/CANCL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0002340001 | 08/30/2012 | 12/28/2012 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | CNA 4278276 US | 07/24/2008 | 09/04/2009 | CANCEL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN341146 | 07/24/2002 | 09/04/2003 | CANCEL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0002340001 | 01/14/2013 | 08/30/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | CNA 4526809 US | 08/30/2010 | 08/30/2012 | CANCEL | |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | WI 653069 | 07/15/1989 | 08/22/1998 | TERM/CANCL | |
| UNION INSURANCE CO. | CNA 4278276 US | 07/24/2007 | 07/24/2008 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN402876 | 09/04/2003 | 07/24/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | GA0446163-LSR-01 | 07/15/2001 | 07/15/2002 | CANCEL | |
| OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | GA 044 61 63-LSR-00 | 07/15/2000 | 07/15/2001 | TERM/REPL | |
| OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | GAO446463-LSR | 07/15/1999 | 07/15/2000 | TERM/REPL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 709 321 | 07/15/1998 | 07/15/1999 | CANCEL | |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | WI 653069 | 07/15/1989 | 07/15/1998 | TERM/REPL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0039819001 | 08/30/2015 | 07/03/2016 | CANCEL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0039819003 | 03/13/2017 | 04/11/2019 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP47965A | 03/13/2019 | 03/13/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0039819003 | 03/13/2017 | 03/13/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0002340001 | 12/28/2012 | 02/19/2013 | TERM/CANCL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0002340001 | 12/28/2012 | 01/14/2013 | TERM/REPL |
Updated daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does STEVE CARPENTER operate?
STEVE CARPENTER's equipment on government records: Flatbed (1 flatbed or platform trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections).
Is STEVE CARPENTER's authority currently active?
STEVE CARPENTER currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Steve Carpenter's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: February 2028 (set by USDOT 318702's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed February 11, 2026.
What is Steve Carpenter's safety record?
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 5 roadside inspections, a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 5 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
STEVE CARPENTER has been inspected 5 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in FL, TN, CO. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 40%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.104F3-C — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-30 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-23 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-04 | CO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 9 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-04-04 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-02-26 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 7 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
8 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for STEVE CARPENTER, of which 3 (38%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
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About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 5 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver and 2 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 1.28 | 1 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.5 | 2 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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