Trucking Companies in Steele, MO
Steele, MO has 15 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Missouri's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
15 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Steele, MO.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the Steele, MO freight market
Steele, MO is home to 15 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 15 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Steele carriers is 7.5 power units, reflecting a market dominated by a mix of small and mid-size operations. The Steele carrier population contributes to Missouri's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Steele shows 4 single-truck operators (26.7% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 17 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 0 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 4 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Steele carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 15 Steele carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
Largest carriers in Steele, MO
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 15 of 15 total carriers.
Utley Incorporated has operated for 52.0y with 56 power units and 54 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Nowlin Farm Services LLC has operated for 12.7y with 11 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Shawn Nowlin has operated for 6.5y with 7 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Benjamin Brian Harrison has operated for 12.4y with 6 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Riddick Farms Iii LLC has operated for 3.6y with 6 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
Progro Ag Services LLC has operated for 3.1y with 5 power units and 8 drivers under Common authority.
Southern Farm Co INC has operated for 22.2y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Worrell Farms Partnership has operated for 22.2y with 4 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Welch Sanitation And Hauling LLC has operated for 0.8y with 3 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Kris Robinson has operated for 16.7y with 2 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Steele carriers — complete directory
15 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Utley Incorporated Steele, MO | MC155350 | 77953 | 56 | 52.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Nowlin Farm Services LLC Steele, MO | - | 2436432 | 11 | 12.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Shawn Nowlin Steele, MO | - | 3370727 | 7 | 6.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Benjamin Brian Harrison Steele, MO | - | 2466044 | 6 | 12.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Riddick Farms Iii LLC Steele, MO | - | 3970434 | 6 | 3.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Progro Ag Services LLC Steele, MO | MC1544041 | 4066487 | 5 | 3.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Southern Farm Co INC Steele, MO | - | 1232275 | 4 | 22.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Worrell Farms Partnership Steele, MO | - | 1230365 | 4 | 22.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Welch Sanitation And Hauling LLC Steele, MO | MC1756232 | 4455292 | 3 | 0.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Kris Robinson Steele, MO | - | 1944951 | 2 | 16.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Garcia'S Design LLC Steele, MO | - | 1890557 | 2 | 17.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Mys INC Steele, MO | MC1188864 | 3550433 | 2 | 5.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Mark Crocker Steele, MO | - | 2377940 | 2 | 13.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | D E Gorley Transport LLC Steele, MO | MC1638495 | 4233957 | 1 | 2.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Trucking Jt Company LLC Steele, MO | MC1641427 | 4239258 | 1 | 2.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Steele trucking questions
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How many trucking companies are in Steele, Missouri?
Steele, MO has 15 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 15 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Steele?
The average fleet size among Steele carriers is 7.5 power units. Approximately 4 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Steele carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Steele-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Steele trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Steele?
Steele's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 15 Steele carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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