STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY
DBA: HORSESHOE EXPRESS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 1290 days Jun 30, 2007 → Jan 10, 2011
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY (USDOT 1563014) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 1290 days — Jun 30, 2007 → Jan 10, 2011 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1563014/ As of: Jul 18, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Driver OOS 7.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 10% (worse). n=93861 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceSELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAPolicy effective Jul 15, 2023
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.5% | 25% | — |
| 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
STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY is a motor carrier based in NORWOOD, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1563014. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 7 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 7 drivers, based in Norwood, NC. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 71% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (6) and PA (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (71.4% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 7 drivers; Utility, Peterbilt, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,861 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 30, 2007 to Jan 10, 2011 (1290 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| North Carolina (NC) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.53 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 4.44 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86838294 | Jan 19, 2026 | NC | 1 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY NC 24 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86245370 | Nov 3, 2025 | PA | 2 | PA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 393.9A-LSML, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85757817 | Sep 10, 2025 | WV | 2 | BERKELEY SPRINGS WV |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 85430774 | Aug 6, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-stanly-county,-nc-731 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84729350 | May 19, 2025 | NC | 2 | US15 AT PRIEST HILL RD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A | Yes |
| 83991742 | Feb 27, 2025 | VA | 3 | ROANOKE VA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83244008 | Nov 22, 2024 | NC | 3 | 73 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82284951 | Aug 1, 2024 | VA | 2 | STEPHENS CITY VA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 81845160 | Jun 10, 2024 | PA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9(a), 393.78, 395.22(h)(4) | No |
| 81739749 | May 28, 2024 | PA | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45, 393.75(c), 396.5(b) | Yes |
| 81655451 | May 20, 2024 | NC | 2 | nc-stanly-county,-nc-24 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81589454 | May 10, 2024 | NC | 3 | US220 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81174110 | Mar 20, 2024 | NC | 2 | nc-stanly-county,-nc-24 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17(c), 393.24(a) | No |
| 80995656 | Feb 29, 2024 | VA | 3 | CLOVERDALE VA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 80266148 | Nov 29, 2023 | NC | 1 | nc-charlotte-weigh-station,-i-85, |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79662051 | Sep 14, 2023 | NC | 3 | I73 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79158480 | Jul 17, 2023 | SC | 1 | I-85 SB ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| 78786670 | Jun 1, 2023 | NC | 3 | I-73 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78373474 | Apr 17, 2023 | NC | 3 | 11 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0025295929 | Oct 29, 2025 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107669659 | Mar 19, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0203015304 | Oct 26, 2020 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0173555422 | Dec 21, 2017 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0017620459 | Sep 13, 2017 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0102700496 | Oct 5, 2009 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0102228115 | Mar 14, 2008 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC606221 | common | N | — |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2011 | MC606221-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S 2585170 | 91X | $750,000 | Jul 15, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | TR9 0739273 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 15, 2017 | Jul 15, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | TR9 0702858 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2014 | Jul 15, 2017 | REPLACED |
| PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | TR9 0702858 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2014 | Aug 25, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 4868405500 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2012 | Jan 10, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHR8990595 | 34 | — | Jan 10, 2011 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 4868405500 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2011 | Feb 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 1290 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 30, 2007 to Jan 10, 2011 | ||||||
| STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | 069 6320-A14-33 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 22, 2007 | Jun 30, 2007 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 15, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO.
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Aug 25, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO.
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Jul 15, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO.
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Jan 10, 2014insuranceCANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 20, 2013
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Feb 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 4, 2011
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Jun 30, 2007insuranceCANCEL — STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 30, 2007insurance gapCoverage gap: 1290 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 10, 2011)
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Jun 27, 2007
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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| 11 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| 73 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-73 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I73 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY NC 24 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US15 AT PRIEST HILL RD | NC | 1 | 1 |
| US220 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
| I-85 SB ROADSIDE | SC | 1 | 1 |
| CLOVERDALE VA | VA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.24(a) | Non-compliance with headlamp requirements | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC606221
common · N · MC
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SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
91X policy on file
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PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
34 policy on file
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STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 86,974 carriers served
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19 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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How to verify STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY
- 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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