STEARLY'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Property) gap · 3472 days Inactive Jul 17, 2001 → reinstated Jan 18, 2011
- 1 fatality on crash record 14 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — STEARLY'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC (USDOT 113651) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): WALTER R. STEARLY (Company officer); SHERRI L. STEARLY (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Property) gap · 3472 days — Inactive Jul 17, 2001 → reinstated Jan 18, 2011 • 1 fatality on crash record — 14 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/113651/ As of: Jul 23, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Apr 4, 2018
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Process AgentMULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC108411ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 35 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 4 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
STEARLY'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC is a corporation based in POTTSTOWN, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 113651. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 2 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
STEARLY'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 24 years on FMCSA's records, based in Pottstown, PA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for contract (common authority is revoked).
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (1) and IN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS3 (Speeding 11-14 mph over limit) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.
Risk Signals
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 17, 2001 to Jan 18, 2011 (3472 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Utbc | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 2.62 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 85024951 | Jun 18, 2025 | IN | 3 | PORTAGE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 84263911 | Mar 28, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-94 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80129043 | Nov 8, 2023 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.104(f)(3), 396.5(b), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 78868136 | Jun 12, 2023 | PA | 3 | pa-cumberland-st-@-prescott-rd |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| PA404432000X | Apr 10, 2014 | PA | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| FL8287212702 | Apr 27, 2012 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA112781200X | Dec 2, 2011 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0068054692 | Mar 3, 2006 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3102209100 | Jul 30, 2004 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA501878000X | Jun 8, 2004 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0001318231 | Dec 19, 2001 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA010037500A | Jun 15, 2000 | PA | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ9928008002 | Dec 14, 1999 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CTA97-139659 | May 15, 1997 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA6180075600 | Jul 19, 1996 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ1996001189 | Jan 11, 1996 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA510662800A | Oct 25, 1995 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA3036121001 | Apr 15, 1993 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jan 18, 2011 | MC108411-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (38 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP21647A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 4, 2018 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP21647A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2016 | Apr 4, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0000499001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 19, 2015 | Jan 31, 2016 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0000499001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 19, 2015 | Feb 28, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0000499001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2015 | Feb 19, 2015 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP08435A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2014 | Mar 3, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP08435A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2014 | Jan 31, 2015 | REPLACED |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CIM00000061253J | CARGO | — | Jan 31, 2011 | Apr 24, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | BAP-CX60217-11 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2011 | Jan 31, 2014 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT780773-8009-101 | CARGO | — | Jan 4, 2011 | Jan 31, 2011 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT780773-8009-091 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2009 | Jan 31, 2011 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN590454 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2008 | Feb 25, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CH08ILM010646 | CARGO | — | Jan 31, 2008 | Feb 21, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN590454 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2008 | Jan 31, 2009 | REPLACED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | GEP5515 | CARGO | — | Jan 31, 2007 | Jan 31, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | GEP5386 | CARGO | — | Jan 31, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP103000047202 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 20, 2005 | Jan 31, 2008 | REPLACED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP103000047202 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 20, 2005 | Feb 26, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| SENECA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | CIM12-01088 | CARGO | — | Feb 2, 2005 | Jan 31, 2006 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-0398B742-TIL-04 | CARGO | — | Jan 9, 2004 | Feb 2, 2005 | REPLACED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP103000047200 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 28, 2003 | Apr 20, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP103000047200 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 26, 2003 | Nov 28, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | WCP1030000472 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2003 | May 26, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | TK3201039-1 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2002 | Jan 31, 2003 | REPLACED |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | TK3201039 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 11, 2001 | Jan 31, 2002 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 4, 2018insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 28, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 31, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 3, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 19, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 31, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 31, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
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Apr 24, 2013insuranceCANCEL — HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 31, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 31, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 18, 2011
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Feb 25, 2009insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 21, 2009insuranceCANCEL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 31, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 26, 2008insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jan 31, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jan 31, 2008insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Jan 31, 2007insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Jan 31, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — SENECA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
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Apr 20, 2005insuranceCANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Feb 2, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Jan 9, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 28, 2003insuranceCANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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May 26, 2003insuranceCANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jan 31, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jan 31, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jul 17, 2001
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Jul 17, 2001authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 3472 days (through Jan 18, 2011)
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May 2, 2001insuranceTERM/CANCL — GULF INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 29, 2001insuranceCANCEL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Apr 29, 2001insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Apr 29, 2001authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 11, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — GULF INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 30, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Feb 8, 2001insuranceTERM/CANCL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 31, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 31, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 31, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 28, 1998
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Dec 13, 1997insuranceCANCEL — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| I-94 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| PORTAGE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC108411
common · ACTIVE · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO policy on file
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WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SENECA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
CARGO policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO policy on file
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GULF INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACCEPTANCE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 5,982 carriers served
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4 inspections
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14 reportable crashes
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How to verify STEARLY'S MOTOR FREIGHT INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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