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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 24, 2026
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STEPHENS BROTHERS LLC
USDOT 1193292 · EIN 26-1667230
11070 US 280, ROCHELLE, GA, 31079
(229) 365-1855 · MICHAEL STEPHENS
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
7 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
0 / 0
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.84 | 3.84 | — | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23.00 | 23.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 10 violations, 3 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 40%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.95A1, 392.2-SLLMF
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 30%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLFC, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
3. Other3 viol · 1 OOS · 30%
392.2-SLLUCR ×2, 392.9AA2-OA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 392.2-SLLUCR ×2
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Company profile
Officer
MICHAEL STEPHENS
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
2003-12-11
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Activity history (recent)
02/18/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2022)
12/11/2003 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1193292.