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STEPHEN BROWN ENTERPRISES LLC
Lepanto, AR
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3471969 · MC 1136679
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1136679 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
60.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1136679
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA872168691
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3471969
MC Number
MC-1136679
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
November 6, 2024
FMCSA Registration
August 18, 2020
Authority Reinstated
October 4, 2021
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
314 Mcclellan St # A2, Lepanto, AR 72354
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Stephen Brown
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%
Driver OOS Rate
22.2%
Ranks in the 95th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
13
Total OOS Orders
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (16.7pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | MS | Level I — Full | DODG · 3C63RRHL1JG397275 | 0 | Clean |
| June 15, 2026 | AR | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT7W2BT8FED43134 | 0 | Clean |
| October 29, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full | RAM · 3C63RRHL1JG397275 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| September 10, 2025 | TN | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C63RRHL1JG397275 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| July 8, 2025 | KS | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD8X3HT4SEC34061 | 4 | 2 OOS |
| June 17, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD8X3HT4SEC34061 | 0 | Clean |
| May 31, 2025 | MO | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD8X3HT4SEC34061 | 1 | Passed |
| May 22, 2025 | TN | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FT7W2BT8FED43134 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| December 19, 2024 | KS | Level I — Full | TR · 3C63RRHL1JG397275 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| October 25, 2024 | OK | Level I — Full | DODG · 3C63RRHL1JG397275 | 7 | 4 OOS |
| July 1, 2024 | FL | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C63RRHL1JG397275 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| May 29, 2024 | FL | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FT7W2BT8FED43134 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 13 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| May 22, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| October 29, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| September 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| July 8, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| October 25, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| October 25, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 4 | Out of service |
| July 8, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | 4 | Out of service |
| December 19, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | 4 | Out of service |
| October 25, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 3 | Out of service |
| October 25, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| May 31, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 8 | Cited |
| October 25, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | 8 | Cited |
| December 19, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| July 8, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 23 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL2
KS2
MO2
TN2
AR1
MI1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Hotshot
2
Pickup
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Trailmax | Hotshot · 40 ft | 4T93H4027NM402041 | 8 | 5 |
| 2018 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL1JG397275 | 6 | 5 |
| 2015 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2BT8FED43134 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8X3HT4SEC34061 | 3 | 1 |
| Blae | — | BLZCO222116934300 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Pj | Hotshot · 40 ft | 4P5LD4023M1363540 | 1 | 1 |
| Blae | — | BLZC0222116934300 | 1 | — |
| Blae | — | BLZCC222116934300 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 4, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 21, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 19, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
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