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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC
USDOT 539221 · MC1707256 · EIN 31-1283498 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
13867 HOLT ROAD, MILAN, IN, 47031
(812) 623-3017 · DONNA M STERWERF
56
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 12.2% — above the 6.7% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
26 / 12
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
41 / 876
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
THE WESTERN RESERVE MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy PACKWCA1352184669 · eff 02/26/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate12.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance859 pts
Unsafe Driving87 pts
Other45 pts
Driver Fitness45 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 140 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 | 100 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100 |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 54 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 45 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.106D-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
Most inspected states
OH18
IN18
KY3
MI1
WV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.07 | 3.23 | ≈73–80% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.87 | 0.81 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.13 | 0.15 | ≈17–24% | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13.85 | 14.21 | ≈100–100% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-22. “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 48% · Following / lane / reckless 38% · Speeding 14%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 31% (8 OOS) · Load securement 19% (11 OOS) · Inspection / repair / DVIR 16%
• 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 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver 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 Hamilton County, OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Hamilton County, OH to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 8 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: 5 inspections, 26 violations, 10 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance20 viol · 9 OOS · 77%
393.9A-LTSI ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 10.388).
2. Other5 viol · 1 OOS · 19%
392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 4%
392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.053).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LTSI ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2026 | MONROE, OH | ✓ | ||
| 05/01/2026 | LIBERTY (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | ✓ |
Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
16 trailer12 incomplete vehicle9 truck
Company profile
Officer
DONNA M STERWERF
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
1993-10-12
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
05/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2025)
03/07/2025 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
02/26/2025 — Insurance filed — THE WESTERN RESERVE MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy PACKWCA1352184669
10/12/1993 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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