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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 477159✓ Last checked 5h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 477159Bridgeport, WV

Lester E Steele

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateBridgeport, WV 26330

Lester E Steele has a fleet of 4 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameLester E Steele
DBA—
DOT #477159
MC #—
CityBridgeport
StateWest Virginia
ZIP26330
Authority age34 yr 2 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed09/26/2007
Company officerLester E Steele
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
4
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
34 yr 2 mo
Since 1992

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Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

450 BARNETT RUN ROAD, Bridgeport, WV, 26330

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
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Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedApr 1992
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Lester E Steele

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Lester E Steele authorized to operate?

Lester E Steele's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Lester E Steele's safety record?

Lester E Steele does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Lester E Steele operate?

Lester E Steele operates 4 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Lester E Steele insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Lester E Steele had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Lester E Steele as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Lester E Steele?

Lester E Steele's DOT number is 477159. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Lester E Steele Safety Record, DOT 477159. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/477159
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"Lester E Steele Safety Record, DOT 477159." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/477159
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