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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 4280917 · MC-1664101 · Updated 06/13/2026
SMOOTH STEPPING LLC
1 power unitsRegional · 5 statesEL CAMPO, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1664101 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.3Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average50.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.3% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average100.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Reincarnated carrier — prior authority revokedFMCSA links this carrier to a previously revoked operating authority — the classic chameleon-carrier pattern. Verify it is not evading an enforcement history.
USDOT registration11 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.050.0 %
▲ 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 peersDecoding
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Awaiting VIN decode
Identity stabilityFlagged
1 yr unchanged
Linked to a previously revoked authority — verify before tendering.
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Is SMOOTH STEPPING LLC safe to work with?
Is SMOOTH STEPPING LLC safe to load? SMOOTH STEPPING LLC (USDOT 4280917, MC-1664101) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in EL CAMPO, TX, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 1 year (under the 24-month threshold). Across 6 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it high risk (59/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. 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 SMOOTH STEPPING LLC's USDOT number?
SMOOTH STEPPING LLC's USDOT number is 4280917, and its motor carrier number is MC-1664101.
Is SMOOTH STEPPING LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, SMOOTH STEPPING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SMOOTH STEPPING LLC's safety record?
SMOOTH STEPPING LLC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 59/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is SMOOTH STEPPING LLC's fleet?
SMOOTH STEPPING LLC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SMOOTH STEPPING LLC based?
SMOOTH STEPPING LLC is based in EL CAMPO, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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