STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC

DBA: S & S EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS INC

USDOT 539221 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated CORPORATION Company officer: JAMES A STERWERF SR Company officer 2: DONNA M STERWERF Building Materials Other (CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT) Based in MILAN, IN Grade B · 72
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Feb 26, 2025
Review these
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • 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 THE WESTERN RESERVE MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JAMES A STERWERF SR
Company officer 2: DONNA M STERWERF
Cargo: Building Materials, Other (CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC (USDOT 539221)
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): JAMES A STERWERF SR (Company officer); DONNA M STERWERF (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • 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 — THE WESTERN RESERVE MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/539221/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 8.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 58.3% vs peer median 15% (worse). n=36945 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Fleet size changes

  • Power Units +7 (19 → 26) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 539221
In FMCSA records since Oct 12, 1993 (~32y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JAMES A STERWERF SR
Company officer 2 DONNA M STERWERF
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Building Materials, Other (CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)
Fleet size 26 units
Drivers 12
Annual mileage 318,070 mi
Contact & address
Physical
13867 HOLT ROAD
MILAN, IN 47031
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 539221
In FMCSA records since Oct 12, 1993 (~32y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 318,070 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 58.3% vs 23.4% +34.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 8.8% vs 6.7% +2.1 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.42 vs 1.80 +1.62
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 17 0 0
Trailers 25 0 0
Trucks 9 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 49 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 36 36 0
OOS inspections 4 12 0
OOS percentage 11.11% 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%).

Power Units
26
Drivers
12
Inspections
49
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
58.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
10
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC is a corporation based in MILAN, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 539221. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 26 power units and 12 drivers, with 49 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 58.3%. 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.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 19 power units and 12 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Milan, IN. Across 33 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 45.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

33 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 175% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (15) and OH (14), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

45.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (68.8% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 14 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 19 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Kenworth, Mack, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 58.3% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 36,945 ACTIVE carriers operating 13–39 power units (±50% of this carrier's 26 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
8.8%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 36,945 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +8.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
58.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15%
Median across 36,945 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +43.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.

Record Changes

    • Power Units 19 26
      FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Ohio (OH) 16 7 43.8% Jul 9, 2026
Indiana (IN) 15 4 26.7% Oct 28, 2025
Kentucky (KY) 3 2 66.7% Jun 3, 2026
Michigan (MI) 1 0 0.0% Jun 18, 2025
West Virginia (WV) 1 1 100.0% Nov 7, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 23
Mack 14
Great Dane 11
Landoll Co 4
Peterbilt 3
Trailer 3
Ford 2
Dodge 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 3 1.07 1 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 1 0.15 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 10 3.09 3 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 22 14.30 14 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 (49 rows) View all 49 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88382936 Jul 9, 2026 OH 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLTL No
88165929 Jun 15, 2026 OH 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTL No
88029571 Jun 3, 2026 KY 2
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 396.17C-PI, 392.16-D No
87742264 May 1, 2026 OH 2 WILMINGTON OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 60C No
87163153 Feb 27, 2026 KY 1 FLORENCE
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
9 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.106D-C, 391.41APC Yes
87158837 Feb 25, 2026 OH 3 SPRINGFIELD OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLTL No
87096610 Feb 18, 2026 OH 1 MIDDLETOWN OH
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
14 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.134B-CRHLC Yes
86799584 Jan 13, 2026 OH 3 MIDDLETOWN OH
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 390.21TB2-DOT No
86758727 Jan 9, 2026 OH 2 CINCINNATI OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.130B-CHVE Yes
86690444 Dec 31, 2025 OH 1 HARRISON OH
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 393.81-H, 393.47E, 390.21TB2-DOT No
86648542 Dec 23, 2025 OH 2 WEST CHESTER OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
6 393.130B-CHVE, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI Yes
86204407 Oct 29, 2025 OH 2 HARRISON OH
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 393.43DBMA, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLTCD Yes
86205200 Oct 28, 2025 IN 2 NEW POINT IN
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLIFTA No
86113047 Oct 15, 2025 IN 1 WEST HARRISON IN
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
15 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47E Yes
85888242 Sep 25, 2025 IN 2 WEST HARRISON IN
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP No
85488951 Aug 12, 2025 OH 2 HARRISON OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
8 393.106D-C, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.207F-SDAS Yes
85325104 Jul 24, 2025 OH 2 HARRISON OH
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
7 393.9A-LTSI, 393.134B-CRHLC, 393.78A-WS Yes
85238369 Jul 15, 2025 OH 2 SPRINGFIELD OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.104B-C No
85020089 Jun 18, 2025 MI 3 I 75 SB 1MM
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLLR No
85026687 Jun 17, 2025 IN 3 WEST HARRISON IN
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2-SLLTCD, 396.17C-PI No
84955831 Jun 13, 2025 OH 3 WEST CHESTER OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 396.17C-PI No
84974161 Jun 11, 2025 IN 2 WEST HARRISON IN
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
8 393.130B-CHVE, 396.17C-PI, 393.60D Yes
84738785 May 15, 2025 IN 1 WEST HARRISON IN
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 393.78, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.47E No
84426720 Apr 11, 2025 IN 2 WEST HARRISON IN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.95F, 392.2-SLLEWG1 No
84329780 Apr 3, 2025 IN 2 LIBERTY IN
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.15, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLIRP Yes
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0233177713 Oct 11, 2023 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0233165498 Sep 20, 2023 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0903887326 Oct 5, 2021 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA010934000X Dec 7, 2020 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0203105112 Jul 1, 2020 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0193269032 Dec 11, 2019 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903478616 Nov 4, 2019 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903414514 Jul 23, 2019 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0900476174 Jun 3, 2006 IN 0 3 Yes No Injury
IN0900144465 Dec 23, 2003 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
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 MC1707256 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 PDF
Mar 7, 2025 MC1707256-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
THE WESTERN RESERVE MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY PACKWCA1352184669 91X $1,000,000 Feb 26, 2025 On file ACTIVE
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 7, 2025
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 13 0
393.75(a)(1) Tire-ply or belt material exposed Vehicle Maintenance 4 2
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 4 1
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
395.8(a)(1) Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service Hours of Service 3 3
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 3 1
393.134 No/improper securement of roll/hook container Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.201(a) Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
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How to verify STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC

Is STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 539221 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC's safety rating?
STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC had?
49 roadside inspections are on file for STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC's out-of-service rate?
STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 58.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC based?
STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 13867 HOLT ROAD, MILAN, Indiana 47031. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC have valid operating authority?
STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC operate?
STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC self-reports 26 power units and 12 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC had any crashes?
10 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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