Carrier profile · USDOT 574149 · MC279126 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Thomas Ford Steiner

DBA Tom's Towing and Transfer · Creston, OH · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 1994
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsPassengersLivestock+3 more
4
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
26K
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC279126
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Drive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsPassengersLivestockCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
26,000 mi (2015)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
574149
MC / docket
MC-279126
Legal name
Thomas Ford Steiner
DBA
Tom's Towing and Transfer
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Sep 9, 1994
Last MCS-150
Dec 29, 2015
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (330) 435-4663

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Frequently asked

What is Thomas Ford Steiner's USDOT number?

Thomas Ford Steiner's USDOT number is 574149 and its docket number is MC279126.

Is Thomas Ford Steiner authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Thomas Ford Steiner's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Thomas Ford Steiner's fleet?

4 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 29, 2015.

Where is Thomas Ford Steiner located?

Thomas Ford Steiner is located at 110 Bank Street, Creston, OH, 44217-0073. Phone: (330) 435-4663.

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