STEPHENS CARRIERS INC

DOT 580726 MC 282339 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
36 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 2.78% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 20.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
26 units

Drivers: 14

Trailers: 27 (27 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

131-A SANDERS FERRY ROAD, HENDERSONVILLE, TN, 37075

Phone Number

(615) 824-1617

Mailing Address

PO BOX 220, HENDERSONVILLE, TN, 37077

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(615) 824-8086

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
31 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
30 yrs, 11 mo

Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-11-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-11-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-08-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-12-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-12-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-08-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-08-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1996-08-28 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1995-08-17 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1995-02-17 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2022-12-01 BIPD/Primary 6513249 $1,000,000 BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2010-12-01 Cargo IHA8965028 N/A HANOVER INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2021-12-01 BIPD/Primary 890-14-71 $1,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2022-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-12-01 BIPD/Primary TP8901471 01 $1,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2021-12-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-12-01 BIPD/Primary CT751614003 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2020-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-12-01 CARGO IHA4776412 $1,000,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2010-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-08-02 CARGO CT751614-3607-091 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2010-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-08-02 BIPD/Primary CT751315-2107-071 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2016-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-06-13 BIPD/Primary BA 068 06 09 $1,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2007-09-06 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2006-08-02 CARGO 8755294 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-08-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-08-02 CARGO DSNA00000912 $1,000,000 CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE C… 2006-08-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-08-02 CARGO DSNA 000 00 478 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2005-08-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-11-20 BIPD/Primary BA 68 25 97 $1,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2007-06-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-08-02 CARGO DSN 000 00 9251 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2004-08-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-08-01 BIPD/Primary BA 68 25 97 $1,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2003-12-13 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2002-08-02 CARGO DSN 000 00 8592 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2003-08-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-08-02 CARGO CIM047877800 $1,000,000 ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-08-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-08-02 BIPD/Primary PAP2094840897 $1,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2003-10-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
1996-08-02 CARGO GF 9004052 $1,000,000 ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY 1998-08-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-08-02 BIPD/Primary PAP2094840896 $1,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 1997-08-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
1994-12-07 BIPD/Primary 406221 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 1996-08-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

2.78%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

36 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

20.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

10 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 36 Last inspection: Jul 3, 2026 Total crashes: 29

FMCSA Inspection Records (36 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 3, 2026

V262406583

Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Jun 17, 2026

7263030137

Level 2 NV PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

May 12, 2026

PE18004567

1 viol.
Level 1 OK PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

May 12, 2026

PE18004567

1 viol.
Level 1 OK PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

May 12, 2026

PE18004567

1 viol.
Level 1 OK PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Apr 9, 2026

CV43336756

Level 1 KY KW 1XKYDP9X...

Feb 20, 2026

8360000340

1 viol.
Level 3 AR KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jan 10, 2026

5270001673

Level 3 AR PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Jan 6, 2026

U532001140

1 viol.
Level 3 MT PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Dec 4, 2025

I033B30040

1 viol.
Level 3 TN KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Sep 16, 2025

ND6B006526

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 CA PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Aug 14, 2025

3464007092

Level 2 ID PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Jun 7, 2025

5610000819

Level 3 SD PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

May 19, 2025

W109004812

Level 2 MO PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

May 2, 2025

I05Z140361

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 TN PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...
Total Inspections

36

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

36

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (29 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Nov 18, 2025

AR • AR2025572759

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Oct 6, 2025

MO • MO0000115668

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 25, 2024

TN • TN0400122256

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 20, 2023

OK • OK2305001022

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 26, 2022

TN • TN0103431548

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 20, 2022

NM • NM0710857912

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Mar 6, 2020

TN • TN0102673432

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 27, 2019

NM • NM0710611710

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 25, 2018

NC • NC0105465573

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 9, 2017

TN • TN0101639579

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 30, 2017

AL • AL0007611522

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 21, 2017

TX • TX4TICHQE1P2

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Oct 17, 2016

TN • TN0101405669

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Dec 4, 2015

NC • NC0104577037

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 25, 2015

IN • IN0902470361

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

17

Total Crashes

29

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

13

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

36
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

26
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

26

13 owned

Trailers

27

27 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

14

CDL Drivers: 14
Interstate: 18
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

10

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 20.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 14
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Beverages Paper Products Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

26

Power Units

13

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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