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L & M STEEL CO LLC
82320 536 AVE, NEWMAN GROVE, NE, 68758
CARRIER & BROKER
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Due-diligence certificate
7
Power Units
7
Drivers
1
Crashes (24-Month)
$1,000,000
Insurance
Not Rated
Safety Rating
54
Inspections
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Public record
6 events tracked · latest Jul 23, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 5
- May 22, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 out-of-service violation.
- Mar 24, 2026Roadside inspection, 3 violations (no OOS).
- Mar 8, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Mar 1, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 out-of-service violation.
- Nov 16, 2024Crash reported (no fatalities).
Insurance 1
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($1,000,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameL & M STEEL CO LLC
DOT Number1415641
MC Number538231
Entity TypeCarrier & Broker
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationNewman Grove, Nebraska
Added09/14/2005
MCS-15005/04/2026
Contact Details
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EmailSign in to view
Physical Address82320 536 AVE, NEWMAN GROVE, NE, 68758
Mailing Address82320 536 AVE, NEWMAN GROVE, NE, 68758
Broker Surety Bond FMCSA BMC-84/85
Brokers must keep a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund on file with FMCSA. If it lapses, FMCSA revokes the broker’s authority, so an active bond is the key thing a carrier should verify before hauling for a broker.
Bond StatusActive
On File (FMCSA)$75,000
VerifiedFMCSA · 07/13/2026
Required$75,000 (FMCSA min)
Last checked07/22/2026
TypeSurety Bond (BMC-84)
Surety / TrusteeMERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC
Filings on record5
Bond history
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INCsince Aug 27, 2021 · active
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Oct 2013 to Aug 2021 · CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Mar 2008 to Aug 2009 · replaced
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Address82320 536 AVE, NEWMAN GROVE, NE 68758
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Others here
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Distinct phones
3
Active
| Company | DOT | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| L & M STEEL CO LLC this company | 1415641 | Sign in | Active |
| L & M TRANSPORT PARTNERS LLC | 9964066 | Sign in | Active |
| WALLIN TREE SERVICE & STUMP GRINDING LLC | 3185533 | Sign in | Active |
Note: sharing an address is legal and common (registered agents, virtual offices, business centers). A shared address never reduces the Trust Score.
Operating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC538231
CommonNot Active
ContractActive
BrokerActive
Operating20 years
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 2.88 · 3 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .22 · 2 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 7.57 · 13 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage760,000 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
7
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
7
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Equipment
No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.
HazMatYes
Safety Summary
Safety RatingNot Rated
Total Crashes (24-mo)1
Fatal0
Driver OOS5.3% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS37.5% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review12/18/2013
Insurance
Amount$1,000,000
Type84
VerifiedFMCSA · 07/13/2026
CompanyMERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC
Policy #4001188
Last checked07/22/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier & Broker
Fleet7 units
Drivers7
Mileage760,000 mi
Operating20 years
MCS-15005/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)1
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away1
Driver Inspections
Total38
Out of Service2
OOS Rate5.3%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total16
Out of Service6
OOS Rate37.5%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 12/18/2013
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2023
6 · 1 OOS -
2024
23 · 8 OOS ▲
2025
22 · 2 OOS ▼
2026
8 · 3 OOS ▲
Crashes
2023
0 crashes -
2024
1 crash ▲
2025
0 crashes ▼
2026
0 crashes =
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through May 2026, 37 inspections, 10 resulted in out-of-service (27% OOS rate).
Driver Out-of-Service
2 OOS
Vehicle Out-of-Service
15 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Crash Records (1)
Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2024 | HAYSVILLE | KS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
89 roadside violations across 37 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance
43 violations · 12 OOS
Unsafe Driving
41 violations · 3 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance
3 violations · 2 OOS
Other (General)
2 violations · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (59)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2026 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | NORTH BRANCH MN | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/24/2026 | SD | Walk-Around (Level II) | SISSETON SD | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/08/2026 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/01/2026 | AR | Walk-Around (Level II) | VAN BUREN AR | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/11/2026 | CO | Walk-Around (Level II) | LIMON CO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/04/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | COLDWATER SCALE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/03/2026 | CO | Walk-Around (Level II) | KIT CARSON CO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/06/2026 | GA | Walk-Around (Level II) | GROVETOWN GA | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/28/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-80 WB AND BLACKHAWK AVE] | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/23/2025 | OK | Driver-Only (Level III) | SEQUOYAH PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/23/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY61 NB @ LONG GROVE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/21/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 1008 US380 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/17/2025 | MT | Driver-Only (Level III) | WIBAUX MT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/15/2025 | CO | Driver-Only (Level III) | LAMAR CO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/14/2025 | CO | Driver-Only (Level III) | LAMAR CO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/11/2025 | KS | Walk-Around (Level II) | I70 45MP THOMAS COUNTY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/20/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-80 EB.284 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/07/2025 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON US HWY 83, 1564 FEET NORTH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/30/2025 | KS | Walk-Around (Level II) | BELLEVILLE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/13/2025 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON I- 80, 1444 FEET EAST OF MI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/12/2025 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CLARKS GROVE MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/06/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | CLEAR LAKE SD | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/19/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | COLDWATER SCALE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/12/2025 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-80 MM415 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/11/2025 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON I- 80, 2370 FEET NORTH OF M | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/27/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | SISSETON SD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/16/2025 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON I- 80, 1718 FEET EAST OF MI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/14/2025 | AR | Driver-Only (Level III) | CONWAY AR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/12/2025 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-80 EASTBOUND AND BLACKHAWK A | 25 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 7 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/02/2025 | CO | Walk-Around (Level II) | FORT COLLINS CO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/20/2024 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | HURON SD | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/08/2024 | IL | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-57 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/17/2024 | KS | Walk-Around (Level II) | BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/19/2024 | NE | Walk-Around (Level II) | WAVERLY WEST BOUND | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/19/2024 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | WAVERLY WEST BOUND | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/19/2024 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | WAVERLY WEST BOUND | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/02/2024 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON US HWY 30 @ MM #426 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/14/2024 | MN | Driver-Only (Level III) | GARVIN MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/12/2024 | CO | Walk-Around (Level II) | DUMONT CO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/07/2024 | KS | Driver-Only (Level III) | SOUTH HAVEN M.C.I.S. #26A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/06/2024 | SD | Walk-Around (Level II) | JEFFERSON SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/20/2024 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON I- 80, 1208 FEET EAST OF MI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/14/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 02 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METER | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/13/2024 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON I- 80, 1079 FEET EAST OF MI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/29/2024 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON I- 80, 2250 FEET WEST OF MI | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/25/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/24/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 02 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METER | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/03/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | LAT:31 16' 42.3N | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/13/2024 | KS | Driver-Only (Level III) | WABAUNSEE WEST M.C.I.S. #21W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/06/2024 | MO | Walk-Around (Level II) | ST. LOUIS MO | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/29/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/15/2024 | MT | Driver-Only (Level III) | BROADUS MT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/31/2024 | AR | Driver-Only (Level III) | JOHNSON COUNTY | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/06/2023 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | WOLSEY SD | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/09/2023 | WA | Driver-Only (Level III) | SC64 EAST SPOKANE (POE) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/12/2023 | KS | Walk-Around (Level II) | LEAVENWORTH COUNTY - 103 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/05/2023 | NE | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON US HWY 30, 2085 FEET EAST O | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/24/2023 | IL | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-57 NB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/10/2023 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-380 NB REST AREA | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections41
Unsafe Driving
3 viols
HOS Compliance
2 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
13 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32823A | $1,000,000 | 10/11/2005 | 07/23/2009 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32823A | $1,000,000 | 10/11/2005 | 08/25/2009 | Name Changed |
| 84 | SURETY | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16732A | $0 | 10/01/2013 | 08/27/2021 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16732A | $0 | 08/27/2009 | 10/01/2013 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16732A | $0 | 08/27/2009 | 08/27/2009 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16732A | $0 | 08/27/2009 | 04/17/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP32823A | $1,000,000 | 07/23/2009 | 05/07/2024 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16617A | $0 | 03/10/2008 | 08/25/2009 | Name Changed |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC538231 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 10/28/2005 | - | - |
| MC538231 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | 08/28/2009 | - | - |
| MC538231 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 08/02/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/10/2021 |
| MC538231 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/23/2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/24/2009 |
| MC538231 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/21/2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/22/2011 |
| MC538231 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | 03/14/2008 | REVOKED | 08/25/2009 |
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