VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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STEPHENS UNLIMITED LLC
USDOT 2975210 · MC11081 · EIN 46-4022818 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
17908 VAN RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77049
(832) 376-4996 · STEPHEN JOSEPH BYRD
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 27.8% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
13 / 13
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
22 / 242
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy DRPTX101692 · eff 03/16/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate27.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance197 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance47 pts
Other18 pts
Unsafe Driving4 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 36 | |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.22B-DFPWD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.45B2PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
TX12
LA5
AR3
MS2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.30 | 0.30 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.76 | 0.76 | ≈63–70% (near 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.07 | 8.07 | ≈81–85% (over 80) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-04-24. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 76% (3 OOS) · Brakes 10% · Tires 5% (1 OOS)
• 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 48 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
False log / RODS 94% · Log / ELD device 6%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Equipment — 29 vehicles seen in inspections
15 trailer14 truck
Company profile
Officer
STEPHEN JOSEPH BYRD
Recordable crash rate
1.4 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
13
Registered since
2017-02-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYRDS MARKET PLACE | 1760801 | officer | strong |
| FJ TRANSPORT LLC | 2555695 | 2 VINs | medium |
| RANGE TRUCKING SERVICES LLC | 4441618 | address | medium |
| TRITON FIELD SERVICES LLC | 3060055 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BYRDS MARKET PLACE (USDOT 1760801, 2008).
Activity history (recent)
03/16/2026 — Insurance filed — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DRPTX101692
03/16/2026 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 506-9139885
02/17/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/17/2026)
10/15/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2024)
03/16/2025 — Insurance cancelled — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy TCA-P000568-01
02/18/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/10/2025)
03/16/2024 — Insurance replaced — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary · policy TCA-P000568-00
03/16/2023 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA956667007
04/25/2022 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BIPD/Primary · policy CA956667007
03/17/2022 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WDTT2110069
03/16/2022 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WDTT2110069
02/18/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/16/2022)
03/17/2021 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WDTT2010095
03/14/2021 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WDTT2010095
02/18/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/18/2021)
03/18/2020 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WHTXT1910101
03/17/2020 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WDTT2010095
02/20/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/17/2020)
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/2975210.