STEPHENSON OIL CO INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 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 — STEPHENSON OIL CO INC (USDOT 251355) 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): TERRY JOE STEPHENSON (Company officer); CLIFF CHILDER (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/251355/ 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.
B
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 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 9.5% (worse). n=89182 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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InsuranceFEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Oct 16, 2014
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 10 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 10 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 33.33% | — |
| 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
STEPHENSON OIL CO INC is a corporation based in SEARCY, AR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 251355. 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 10 power units and 10 drivers, with 10 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.
STEPHENSON OIL CO INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Searcy, AR. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 60.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in AR (5 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
60.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.5% of violations); top code 396.3(a)(1) (Inspection/repair/maintenance - general) cited 3 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Kenworth, Polar mfg., and Heil co. are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 89,182 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Aug 1, 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 5.60 | 6 | — | 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 (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85396194 | Aug 1, 2025 | AR | 2 | MAYFLOWER AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLL, 393.45D-B | No |
| 85317162 | Jul 24, 2025 | AR | 2 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.43A-TPV, 172.516C6-HMPMC, 396.9D2-FTF | Yes |
| 82813669 | Oct 2, 2024 | AR | 2 | POCAHONTAS AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81753515 | May 28, 2024 | AR | 1 | MAYFLOWER AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| 81460395 | Apr 24, 2024 | AR | 2 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11(b)(5) | Yes |
| 81263511 | Apr 2, 2024 | AR | 1 | BATESVILLE AR |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79800769 | Sep 29, 2023 | AR | 1 | CONWAY COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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6 | 396.17(c), 393.95(f), 392.2 | No |
| 78991125 | Jun 27, 2023 | AR | 3 | CLEBURNE COUNTY |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78919784 | Jun 16, 2023 | AR | 3 | WHITE COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78899706 | Jun 14, 2023 | AR | 2 | WHITE COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR2025547621 | Aug 13, 2025 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0015065466 | Apr 24, 2015 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0015010013 | Mar 17, 2015 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0011077898 | Jul 2, 2011 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0007011667 | Mar 13, 2007 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0005037726 | Jul 6, 2005 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0003029468 | Jun 30, 2003 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0003001852 | Jan 29, 2003 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0093035107 | Jul 13, 1993 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0092000807 | Jan 6, 1992 | AR | 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 |
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| Unknown | MC830242 | 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 | |
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| Jun 27, 2013 | MC830242-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9867131 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 16, 2014 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5068748295 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 16, 2013 | Oct 16, 2014 | REPLACED |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5068715706 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 16, 2012 | Oct 16, 2013 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 16, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Oct 16, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jun 27, 2013
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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| MAYFLOWER AR | AR | 2 | 1 |
| NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | AR | 2 | 2 |
| WHITE COUNTY | AR | 2 | 0 |
| BATESVILLE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| CLEBURNE COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| CONWAY COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| POCAHONTAS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 172.328(d) | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff" | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC830242
common · N · MC
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FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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10 reportable crashes
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How to verify STEPHENSON OIL CO 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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