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STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC

USDOT 539221 • DBA: S & S EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS INC • 13867 HOLT ROAD, MILAN, IN, 47031

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
539,221
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Indiana
Phone
8126233017
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
19
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
318,070
BOC-3 Agent
FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS
Physical Address
13867 HOLT ROAD, MILAN, IN, 47031
Contact
Phone: 8126233017

Risk Signals3 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 37.8%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 14.4 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 20.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 13.3 percentage points above average.
HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-1707256ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1707256MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMar 7, 2025—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
37%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
45
Violations
170
42 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
37.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
20.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
19
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
Crash Records
10

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
4
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
3
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 45 of 45 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states • 45 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (170 violations from 45 inspections)

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Violation Summary (170 violations from 45 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection1403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT60—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS55—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed42—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps413Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps323Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130B-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service33—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general315Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL22—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.106D-CCargo securement - front end structure225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLCCargo securement - large boulders227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged206Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134Cargo securement - large boulders227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak21—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken218Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.51C-BLPWSteering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.15Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-OOSTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130(b)Cargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:391.11(b)(5)Not physically qualified117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.203Cab/body parts requirements violations10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25(f)Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.3(e)Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse11—General/Admin
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
37.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+14.4 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+13.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.78vs nat'l 1.80
+1.98 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (45 inspections)

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Inspection History (45 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 27, 202687163153FLORENCEKYLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER9396.17C-PI, 393.95F, 390.21TB2-DOTYes
Feb 25, 202687158837SPRINGFIELD OHOHLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTLNo
Feb 18, 202687096610MIDDLETOWN OHOHLevel 1MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK14393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-HLLH, 392.2-SLLMFYes
Jan 13, 202686799584MIDDLETOWN OHOHLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21TB2-DOTNo
Jan 9, 202686758727CINCINNATI OHOHLevel 2LANDOLL CO SEMI-TRAILER1393.130B-CHVEYes
Dec 31, 202586690444HARRISON OHOHLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK5390.21TB2-DOT, 393.47E, 393.53B-BNo
Dec 23, 202586648542WEST CHESTER OHOHLevel 2TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER6396.17C-PI, 393.130B-CHVE, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBYes
Oct 29, 202586204407HARRISON OHOHLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK5396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLTCD, 390.21TB2-DOTYes
Oct 28, 202586205200NEW POINT ININLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK5396.17C-PI, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLIRPNo
Oct 15, 202586113047WEST HARRISON ININLevel 1MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK15393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47E, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Sep 25, 202585888242WEST HARRISON ININLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRPNo
Aug 12, 202585488951HARRISON OHOHLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR8392.2-SLL, 393.51C-BLPW, 393.9A-LFTSIYes
Jul 24, 202585325104HARRISON OHOHLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK7392.2-SLLIRP, 393.134B-CRHLC, 393.9A-LBLYes
Jul 15, 202585238369SPRINGFIELD OHOHLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.104B-CNo
Jun 18, 202585020089I 75 SB 1MMMILevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Jun 17, 202585026687WEST HARRISON ININLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Jun 13, 202584955831WEST CHESTER OHOHLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1396.17C-PINo
Jun 11, 202584974161WEST HARRISON ININLevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER8396.17C-PI, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLTCDYes
May 15, 202584738785WEST HARRISON ININLevel 1MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.78, 393.60C, 393.47ENo
Apr 11, 202584426720WEST HARRISON ININLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3393.95F, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1No
Apr 3, 202584329780LIBERTY ININLevel 2VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LCL, 392.15, 392.2-SLLIRPYes
Feb 20, 202583928847WEST HARRISON ININLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Jan 23, 202583699498CINCINNATI OHOHLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLIRPNo
Jan 14, 202583608451WEST HARRISON ININLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Dec 10, 202483362057WEST HARRISON ININLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 8, 202483171980LAWRENCEBURG ININLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Nov 7, 202483112357MORGANTOWN WVWVLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.2-SLLTCDYes
Nov 7, 202483125095BATESVILLE ININLevel 3LANDOLL CO SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 30, 202483059315WEST HARRISON ININLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 25, 202483015291HEBRONKYLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK5396.5B, 393.75C-OOS, 393.75CYes
Aug 13, 202482412756WEST HARRISON ININLevel 2LANDOLL CO SEMI-TRAILER2392.2, 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Aug 1, 202482279924ROADSIDE/ REST AREAOHLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 393.95(a), 393.75(a)(1)Yes
May 28, 202481739351ROADSIDEOHLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75(a), 393.201(a)Yes
Apr 18, 202481392655WEST HARRISON ININLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3393.130(b), 393.23, 392.2Yes
Apr 10, 202481317812PETERSBURGKYLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.9(a), 393.75(c), 393.134Yes
Mar 11, 202481086436SHEETZOHLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Dec 12, 202380369154RoadsideMILevel 3LANL SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 395.8(a)(1), 390.21T(b)Yes
Dec 12, 202380369153RoadsideMILevel 3KENS TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8(a)(1), 391.11(b)(5)Yes
Oct 11, 202379885648ROADSIDEOHLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR7396.17(c), 393.203, 396.3(a)(1)No
Sep 20, 202379718713RoadsideOHLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 393.75(a)(1), 393.25(f)Yes
Sep 20, 202379718714RoadsideOHLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK6396.3(a)(1), 392.2, 396.5(b)No
Sep 13, 202379664704ROADSIDEOHLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75(a)(1)No
Apr 23, 202378427191RoadsideMOLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2, 393.9(a), 393.47(e)Yes
Apr 12, 202378342832#42 I-74 WB DEARBORNINLevel 2—3390.3(e), 392.2, 396.17(c)Yes
Apr 10, 202378315109FULTONKYLevel 2—2383.23(a)(2), 393.201(a)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

34 total · 47.1% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

WEST HARRISON IN12 · 4 OOS
HARRISON OH4 · 3 OOS
ROADSIDE3 · 1 OOS
WEST CHESTER OH2 · 1 OOS
MIDDLETOWN OH2 · 1 OOS
SPRINGFIELD OH2
CINCINNATI OH2 · 1 OOS
FLORENCE1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance113 · 31 OOS
Unsafe Driving39 · 1 OOS
General/Admin9 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness6 · 6 OOS

Recent Crashes

10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
0
Injuries
6
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
10

Crash History (10 records)

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Crash History (10 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 11, 2023OHTOW00MONROESR 63...899205S & S EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS INC
Sep 20, 2023OHINJURY01MONROESR 63...004722STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC
Oct 5, 2021ININJURY01AURORAState Rd 48...004311STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC
Dec 7, 2020PATOW00————
Jul 1, 2020OHTOW00————
Dec 11, 2019OHTOW00————
Nov 4, 2019INTOW00————
Jul 23, 2019ININJURY01————
Jun 3, 2006ININJURY03————
Dec 23, 2003INTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 11, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 20, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 5, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 7, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 1, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 11, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 4, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 23, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 3, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Dec 23, 2003
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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