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DOT 2296459Columbus, NE

Steve Thelen

DBA: Top Harvest Ag

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateColumbus, NE 68601

Steve Thelen has a fleet of 3 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 nameSteve Thelen
DBATop Harvest Ag
DOT #2296459
MC #—
CityColumbus
StateNebraska
ZIP68601
Authority age14 yr 1 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed04/13/2012
Company officerSteve Thelen
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
3
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
14 yr 1 mo
Since 2012

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

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

Location

172 21 AVE, Columbus, NE, 68601

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Inspection history

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

No inspection records found.

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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
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedApr 2012
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Steve Thelen

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Steve Thelen authorized to operate?

Steve Thelen'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 Steve Thelen's safety record?

Steve Thelen does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Steve Thelen operate?

Steve Thelen operates 3 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Steve Thelen insured?

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

Has Steve Thelen had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Steve Thelen as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Steve Thelen?

Steve Thelen's DOT number is 2296459. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Steve Thelen Safety Record, DOT 2296459. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2296459
MLA
"Steve Thelen Safety Record, DOT 2296459." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2296459
Chicago
"Steve Thelen Safety Record, DOT 2296459." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2296459
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