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85/100
⚠ Caution
OOS rate 40.0% exceeds the national average of 22.26%.
Steele Trucking
DOT 3525741 · MC MC1171907 · Good Hope, IL
Report generated: June 10, 2026 at 2:08 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Steele Trucking (DOT 3525741, MC MC1171907) is a Illinois-based interstate carrier headquartered in Good Hope, IL. As of June 10, 2026 at 2:08 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: elevated driver out-of-service rate; elevated vehicle out-of-service rate. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 10, 2026 at 2:08 AM.

Common Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Michael Lee Steele Jr
Operating as: Steele Trucking
DOT Number3525741
MC NumberMC1171907
Street18565 US HIGHWAY 67
City / StateGood Hope, IL 61438
Phone3093579843
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age5 yr 6 mo
MCS-150 filed01/26/2026
Company officerMichael Steele
Power units4
Total drivers3
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Elevated driver out-of-service rate
●Elevated vehicle out-of-service rate
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 40.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
4
Fleet
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
5
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
40.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
5 yr 6 mo
Since 2020
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
5 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Unsafe Driving
5 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Driver Fitness
5 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
5 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
2 insp (40%)· 2 viol
Inspection History
5 total · OOS rate 40.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
8/23/2024MOI15OOS
6/17/2024ARIII00Pass
9/11/2025ILIII00Pass
5/11/2025MOI12OOS
5/8/2025ILIII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
Effective
11/24/2021
Location
18565 US HIGHWAY 67, Good Hope, IL, 61438 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedNov 2020
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Michael Lee Steele Jr authorized to operate?

Yes. Michael Lee Steele Jr holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Michael Lee Steele Jr's safety record?

Michael Lee Steele Jr has 5 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 40.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Michael Lee Steele Jr operate?

Michael Lee Steele Jr operates 4 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Michael Lee Steele Jr insured?

Michael Lee Steele Jr has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Michael Lee Steele Jr had any risk indicators?

Michael Lee Steele Jr has a risk score of 85/100 (Critical) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Michael Lee Steele Jr?

Michael Lee Steele Jr's DOT number is 3525741 and MC number is MC1171907. 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). Steele Trucking Safety Record, DOT 3525741. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3525741
MLA
"Steele Trucking Safety Record, DOT 3525741." Truck Graph, Jun 10, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3525741
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