STEPHENS PIPE & STEEL LLC
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.
- 1 fatality on crash record 153 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — STEPHENS PIPE & STEEL LLC (USDOT 280534) 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 Officer(s): TERRY STEPHENS (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 153 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/280534/ As of: Jul 19, 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 3.4% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 21.2% vs peer median 17.5% (worse). n=4029 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 126 | 3 | 0 |
| Trailers | 388 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 81 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 153 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 585 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 349 | 349 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 10 | 53 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.87% | 15.19% | — |
| 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
STEPHENS PIPE & STEEL LLC is a corporation based in RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 280534. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 210 power units and 123 drivers, with 585 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 21.2%. 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.
STEPHENS PIPE & STEEL LLC is a large fleet, operating 210 power units and 123 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Russell Springs, KY. Across 354 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.4% out-of-service rate, with 8 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
354 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 82% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (42) and NC (29), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
16.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (53.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 19 times.
The fleet comprises 210 power units (large fleet) and 123 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 4,029 ACTIVE carriers operating 105–315 power units (±50% of this carrier's 210 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 38 | 7 | 18.4% | May 7, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 32 | 13 | 40.6% | May 29, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 31 | 3 | 9.7% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 23 | 3 | 13.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 21 | 2 | 9.5% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 20 | 6 | 30.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 16 | 5 | 31.3% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 7 | 4 | 57.1% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | May 12, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| US (US) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 7, 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | May 22, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jan 14, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 6, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 210 | |
| Peterbilt | 136 | |
| International | 114 | |
| Transcraft | 79 | |
| Trail-Eze | 74 | |
| Great Dane | 48 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 9 | — | 0.21 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 20 | — | 0.34 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 43 | — | 0.80 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 94 | — | 4.30 | 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 (585 rows) View all 585 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88418456 | Jul 15, 2026 | CT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 88414161 | Jul 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88422244 | Jul 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88407997 | Jul 13, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.60E-WS, 393.104F4/R | No |
| 88293368 | Jul 1, 2026 | MO | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.95A4-EENA | No |
| 88288126 | Jun 29, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 395.24 | No |
| 88273452 | Jun 29, 2026 | SC | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 88270801 | Jun 29, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88230472 | Jun 24, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88183395 | Jun 18, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88188954 | Jun 17, 2026 | MO | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88184824 | Jun 17, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88179590 | Jun 17, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 88149981 | Jun 15, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A4-EENA, 395.3A1-HOSPD | Yes |
| 88124904 | Jun 11, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 88082436 | Jun 9, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88069279 | Jun 8, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 88019249 | Jun 1, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88017789 | Jun 1, 2026 | DE | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88001699 | May 29, 2026 | MD | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88000788 | May 29, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87987429 | May 28, 2026 | MO | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.110B3-C, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87933388 | May 22, 2026 | NE | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87939284 | May 21, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87899942 | May 19, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (153 rows) View all 153 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0006652179 | May 19, 2026 | AL | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury | |
| LA2025154751 | Dec 2, 2025 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009954472 | Jul 1, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0251680051 | Jun 9, 2025 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108026591 | Feb 20, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400213011 | Jan 28, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904579829 | Sep 24, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107782969 | Jul 14, 2024 | NC | 0 | 6 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107742890 | Jun 6, 2024 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0241165190 | Apr 16, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009393507 | Apr 1, 2024 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA403117700X | Mar 24, 2024 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0400049704 | Jan 28, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003024698 | Oct 24, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MATBC0031545 | Oct 2, 2023 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904364493 | Sep 29, 2023 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9031230004 | Aug 17, 2023 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008919075 | Feb 27, 2023 | GA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| LA0220017607 | May 26, 2022 | LA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072757825 | May 3, 2022 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0022529131 | Apr 11, 2022 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3923170600 | Feb 7, 2022 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300774975 | Jan 27, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008342061 | Dec 5, 2021 | GA | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| FL2468436701 | Sep 2, 2021 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 15 | 6 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 10 | 2 |
| MOREHEAD | KY | 9 | 1 |
| SEYMOUR IN | IN | 7 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 7 | 5 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 6 | 0 |
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 6 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 5 | 0 |
| GILES COUNTY SCALES | TN | 5 | 4 |
| DANBURY SCALE | CT | 4 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 65 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 3 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
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