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Carrier profile · USDOT 3525741 · MC-1171907 · Updated 06/13/2026
MICHAEL LEE STEELE JR
DBA STEELE TRUCKING
4 power unitsavg 16 yrLocal · 2 statesGOOD HOPE, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1171907 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.0Avg age (yr)
2000–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
Driver out-of-service rate well above average50.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Not enough inspection history to rate4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
In good standing · 4
Operating authority55 yr active
since 2020Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo100.0100.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
clean 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
16 yr
Model years 2000–2024 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is MICHAEL LEE STEELE JR safe to work with?
Is MICHAEL LEE STEELE JR safe to load? MICHAEL LEE STEELE JR (USDOT 3525741, MC-1171907) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in GOOD HOPE, IL, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 5 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 9 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 100.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked
What is MICHAEL LEE STEELE JR's USDOT number?
MICHAEL LEE STEELE JR's USDOT number is 3525741, and its motor carrier number is MC-1171907.
Is MICHAEL LEE STEELE JR authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, MICHAEL LEE STEELE JR is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MICHAEL LEE STEELE JR's safety record?
MICHAEL LEE STEELE JR has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is MICHAEL LEE STEELE JR's fleet?
MICHAEL LEE STEELE JR operates 4 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MICHAEL LEE STEELE JR based?
MICHAEL LEE STEELE JR is based in GOOD HOPE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.