STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC
DBA: S & S EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 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.
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 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 5/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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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.
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 8.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 58.3% vs peer median 15% (worse). n=36945 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +7 (19 → 26) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceTHE WESTERN RESERVE MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 26, 2025
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Process AgentFMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGSBOC-3 on file
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%).
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.
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.
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.
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.
The fleet comprises 19 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Kenworth, Mack, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
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).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 19 26FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
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)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| 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
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
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 88165929 | Jun 15, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 88029571 | Jun 3, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17C-PI, 392.16-D | No |
| 87742264 | May 1, 2026 | OH | 2 | WILMINGTON OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 60C | No |
| 87163153 | Feb 27, 2026 | KY | 1 | FLORENCE |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.106D-C, 391.41APC | Yes |
| 87158837 | Feb 25, 2026 | OH | 3 | SPRINGFIELD OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 87096610 | Feb 18, 2026 | OH | 1 | MIDDLETOWN OH |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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14 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 86799584 | Jan 13, 2026 | OH | 3 | MIDDLETOWN OH |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 86758727 | Jan 9, 2026 | OH | 2 | CINCINNATI OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.130B-CHVE | Yes |
| 86690444 | Dec 31, 2025 | OH | 1 | HARRISON OH |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.81-H, 393.47E, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 86648542 | Dec 23, 2025 | OH | 2 | WEST CHESTER OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.130B-CHVE, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 86204407 | Oct 29, 2025 | OH | 2 | HARRISON OH |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.43DBMA, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 86205200 | Oct 28, 2025 | IN | 2 | NEW POINT IN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 86113047 | Oct 15, 2025 | IN | 1 | WEST HARRISON IN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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15 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47E | Yes |
| 85888242 | Sep 25, 2025 | IN | 2 | WEST HARRISON IN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 85488951 | Aug 12, 2025 | OH | 2 | HARRISON OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.106D-C, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.207F-SDAS | Yes |
| 85325104 | Jul 24, 2025 | OH | 2 | HARRISON OH |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.134B-CRHLC, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 85238369 | Jul 15, 2025 | OH | 2 | SPRINGFIELD OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.104B-C | No |
| 85020089 | Jun 18, 2025 | MI | 3 | I 75 SB 1MM |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85026687 | Jun 17, 2025 | IN | 3 | WEST HARRISON IN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84955831 | Jun 13, 2025 | OH | 3 | WEST CHESTER OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84974161 | Jun 11, 2025 | IN | 2 | WEST HARRISON IN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 393.130B-CHVE, 396.17C-PI, 393.60D | Yes |
| 84738785 | May 15, 2025 | IN | 1 | WEST HARRISON IN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.78, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.47E | No |
| 84426720 | Apr 11, 2025 | IN | 2 | WEST HARRISON IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.95F, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 84329780 | Apr 3, 2025 | IN | 2 | LIBERTY IN |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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Mar 7, 2025
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST HARRISON IN | IN | 12 | 4 |
| HARRISON OH | OH | 4 | 3 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 3 | 1 |
| CINCINNATI OH | OH | 2 | 1 |
| MIDDLETOWN OH | OH | 2 | 1 |
| SPRINGFIELD OH | OH | 2 | 0 |
| WEST CHESTER OH | OH | 2 | 1 |
| BATESVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| LAWRENCEBURG IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| LIBERTY IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
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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THE WESTERN RESERVE MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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How to verify STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC
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- 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.
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