Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 3742928 · MC-1325662 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Step Forward Logistics LLC
5 power unitsavg 10.8 yrRegional · 3 statesCHARLOTTE, NC0/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-1325662 INACTIVEOUT-OF-SERVICE ORDERRATED UNSATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.8Avg age (yr)
2004–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Do not load
FMCSA has ordered this carrier out of service. It is not authorized to haul freight.
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Federal Out-of-Service OrderFMCSA has ordered this carrier out of service. Do not tender freight.No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average100.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average50.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration44 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo100.0%
▲ 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 peersTypical
10.8 yr
Model years 2004–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
4 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Active federal out-of-service order
Unsatisfactory = Unfit · ordered Feb 18, 2025
FMCSA has ordered this carrier to cease operations. Verify current status with FMCSA before any tender.
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Verification summary
STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 3742928) has a Vektor safety score of 0/100 and a Do not load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has 1 active federal out-of-service order in the FMCSA record as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 100.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 6, 2024.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Unsatisfactory assigned Feb 15, 2025 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC's USDOT number?
STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC's USDOT number is 3742928, and its motor carrier number is MC-1325662.
Is STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file, but it currently carries an active out-of-service order — verify status before tendering.
What is STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC's safety record?
STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Unsatisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 0/100 (tier: unfit).
How big is STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC's fleet?
STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC operates 5 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC based?
STEP FORWARD LOGISTICS LLC is based in CHARLOTTE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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