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Carrier profile · USDOT 3987954 · MC-1520900 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
STEELE JANTZ
DBA DARKKNIGHTAUTORECOVERY
2 power unitsavg 1.8 yrLocal · 2 statesGRASS VALLEY, CA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1520900 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
1.8Avg age (yr)
2023–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 8 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration33 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo20.020.0 %
▼ 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 peersNewer
1.8 yr
Model years 2023–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
3 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2022 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
STEELE JANTZ (USDOT 3987954) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 7, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 13, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is STEELE JANTZ's USDOT number?
STEELE JANTZ's USDOT number is 3987954, and its motor carrier number is MC-1520900.
Is STEELE JANTZ authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, STEELE JANTZ is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is STEELE JANTZ's safety record?
STEELE JANTZ has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is STEELE JANTZ's fleet?
STEELE JANTZ operates 2 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is STEELE JANTZ based?
STEELE JANTZ is based in GRASS VALLEY, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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