STEPHENS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1840416 • 1292 STATE ROUTE 4, PERCY, IL, 62272
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-667017 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 7, 2011 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CID 1128208 | ON FILE | Aug 31, 2018 | Aug 31, 2024 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CID 1128208 | ON FILE | Aug 31, 2018 | Sep 29, 2024 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CID 1128208 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2018 | Sep 29, 2024 |
| IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | A034056IM | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2012 | Aug 31, 2018 |
| IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | A034056BA | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2012 | Aug 31, 2018 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1-C7763754 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2011 | Mar 12, 2012 |
| SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 93-7763754 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2011 | Dec 13, 2011 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1-C7763754 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN014682 | CANCELLED | Dec 29, 2009 | Jan 31, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN014682 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2009 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN014682 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2009 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN014682 | CANCELLED | Dec 29, 2009 | Jan 31, 2011 |
| AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GT104313 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2008 | Dec 29, 2009 |
| AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GT104313 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2008 | Dec 29, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 1128208 | CARGO | Sep 29, 2024 | Sep 29, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 1128208 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2024 | Sep 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 1128208 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | A034056IM | CARGO | Aug 31, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | IOWA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | A034056BA | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 1-C7763754 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2012 | Mar 12, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 1-C7763754 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2012 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 93-7763754 | CARGO | Dec 13, 2011 | Dec 13, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN014682 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2011 | Jan 31, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN014682 | CARGO | Jan 31, 2011 | Jan 31, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN014682 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN014682 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GT104313 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2009 | Dec 29, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GT104313 | CARGO | Dec 29, 2009 | Dec 29, 2009 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC667017 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2011 |
| MC667017 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 21, 2009 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 126 inspections
Violation Summary (48 violations from latest 100 of 126 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 5 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.116 | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(c) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (126 inspections)
Showing 50 of 126
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CUTLER TWP | COUTNY LINE RD | ...630732 | STEPHENS TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 1, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROAD DIST #01 TWP | IL-150 | ...669292 | STEPHENS TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 3, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ROAD DIST #01 TWP | IL-150 | ...587179 | STEPHENS TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 5, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Road Dist #02 Twp | ST RT 3 | ...158268 | STEPHENS TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 17, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Road Dist #02 Twp | S150 | ...669286 | STEPHENS TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 12, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2015 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records