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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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STEPHENS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1840416 · MC667017 · EIN 36-4645779 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1292 STATE ROUTE 4, PERCY, IL, 62272
(618) 965-8515 · DAN STEPHENS
76
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
102 / 52
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
92 / 244
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-ZW8219 · eff 08/31/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving149 pts
Vehicle Maintenance91 pts
Other20 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 98 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 26 | |
| 393.43A-TPV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2LC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.70B1I | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
IL86
CO2
MS1
AL1
KY1
MO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.07 | 2.64 | ≈66–73% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.46 | 2.54 | ≈26–30% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01. “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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Seat belt 75% · Speeding 15% · Following / lane / reckless 10%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Randolph County, IL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Randolph County, IL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 48% · Brakes 40% (2 OOS) · Wheels / rims 7%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 13 inspections, 11 violations, 1 OOS, 7 clean · trending worse.
1. Other5 viol · 45%
393.60C ×2, 393.60D, 396.3A1
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 1 OOS · 36%
393.9 ×2, 393.55D1-B, 393.43A-TPV
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.845).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 18%
392.16, 392.2LC
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.302).
Repeat offenders: 393.9 ×2, 393.60C ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | Marion, IL | ✓ | ||
| 01/18/2025 | CUTLER TWP, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 68 vehicles seen in inspections
35 truck33 trailer
Company profile
Officer
DAN STEPHENS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
3.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
52
Registered since
2008-12-29
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANS MIDWEST LC | 2272033 | 3 VINs | strong |
| PRINCIPAL SERVICES LTD | 3167998 | officer | strong |
| THE FISHERMAN'S WIFE INC | 829670 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: THE FISHERMAN'S WIFE INC (USDOT 829670, 1999).
Activity history (recent)
03/13/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
3.0M mi reported (2025)
09/29/2024 — Insurance cancelled — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CID 1128208
08/31/2024 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-ZW8219
08/31/2024 — Insurance replaced — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CID 1128208
08/31/2018 — Insurance replaced — IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy A034056BA
03/12/2012 — Insurance cancelled — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1-C7763754
02/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1-C7763754
12/13/2011 — Insurance cancelled — SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 93-7763754
01/31/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN014682
01/04/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/07/2011)
01/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN014682
12/29/2009 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GT104313
01/21/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/29/2008 — Registered with FMCSA
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