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Carrier profile · USDOT 1315883 · MC509762 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Steve Owen

DBA High Plains Trucking · Maxwell, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2004
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (515) 290-1809
3
Power units
3
Drivers
8
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
80K
Annual miles
21 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 8 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
8
Driver inspections
8
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC509762
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Dec 11, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Geico Marine Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
80,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1315883
MC / docket
MC-509762
Legal name
Steve Owen
DBA
High Plains Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 28, 2004
Last MCS-150
May 13, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this street address
  • Jim Owen · USDOT 2003109 · Maxwell, IA

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Steve Owen's USDOT number?

Steve Owen's USDOT number is 1315883 and its docket number is MC509762.

Is Steve Owen authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Steve Owen's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 8 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Steve Owen's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 13, 2026.

What insurance does Steve Owen carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Geico Marine Insurance Company.

Where is Steve Owen located?

Steve Owen is located at 27478 670TH Ave, Maxwell, IA, 50161. Phone: (515) 290-1809.

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