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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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STEPHENSON MOTOR LINES INC
USDOT 2287601 · MC196925 · EIN 47-1155764 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4215 WHITE OAK DR, RANDLEMAN, NC, 27317
(336) 318-2778 · JAMES STEPHENSON
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
11 / 9
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
19 / 161
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 49-078142-01 · eff 02/10/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance102 pts
Driver Fitness39 pts
Unsafe Driving13 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 90 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2LV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
NC14
VA3
SC2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.18 | 1.18 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.23 | 0.23 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.76 | 4.76 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29 · 3 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Orange County, NC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Orange County, NC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (2 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 8 inspections, 8 violations, 4 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Other4 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWG1, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 2 OOS · 25%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.57).
3. Driver Fitness2 viol · 2 OOS · 25%
383.23A2-LCDLNP, 391.41A-MCPC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Equipment — 33 vehicles seen in inspections
19 trailer12 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES STEPHENSON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
9
Registered since
2012-03-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA TRUCK LEASING INC | 196453 | 3 VINs | strong |
| J R SCAPES II LLC | 3082627 | officer | strong |
| JAMES D STEPHENSON | 650005 | officer | strong |
| JAMES STEPHENSON LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE INC | 1575517 | officer | strong |
| TRI-STATE TRANSPORT LLC | 3567053 | officer | strong |
| WARREN TRUCKING COMPANY INC | 84383 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.4M mi reported (2025)
02/10/2024 — Insurance filed — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 49-078142-01
02/10/2024 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 1787653
02/10/2020 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0036849
03/27/2019 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 35078142
02/28/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/28/2019)
02/13/2019 — Insurance filed — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy USA4253805
02/10/2019 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 49-078142-00
12/26/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
12/22/2014 — Insurance name changed — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 49-078142-00
04/23/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/22/2014)
03/24/2012 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
04/01/1994 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 211838
01/11/1990 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/08/1990)
02/17/1988 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (09/09/1994)
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/2287601.