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J STEPHENS CONSTRUCTION INC
Tompkinsville, KY
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 952896 · MC 607813
Satisfactory
Active 15 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-607813 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC607813
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy EBA 060 07 98
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
952896
MC Number
MC-607813
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 9, 2001
Authority Reinstated
May 9, 2011
Annual Mileage
189,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2012 Edmonton Road, Tompkinsville, KY 42167
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joe Stephens
Officer 2
Jarrett Stephens
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026 | KY | — | 1 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY4
AL1
AR1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Flatbed
3
Dolly
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C0K1536152 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG90D300580 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9AD102898 | 2 | 1 |
| Xplo | — | :4U3B04824NL02077 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Trail King Industries | Dolly · 5 ft | 1TKR00512GM109340 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2LD711446 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3LD704585 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP4EX3KD618124 | 1 | — |
| Trlk | Semi-trailer | 45JE1KW20X1003056 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Fontaine Specialized Inc | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4LF4S4937Y3509129 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3B04824NL020771 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | S197003380 | CORBIN, KY | II | 1 | — | J STEPHENS CONSTRUCTION INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXP4EX3KD618124 13N2532C0K1536152 |
KY 012583A KY C7H308 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| January 18, 2026 | 8160001112 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | III | 1 | — | J STEPHENS CONSTRUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPXD49X2LD711446 4U3B04824NL020771 |
KY 005219A KY 331994 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| November 17, 2025 | I031A60104 | CELINA TN | III | 1 | — | STEPENS MFG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXD49X3LD704585 13N2532C0K1536152 |
KY 008446A KY C7H308 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| June 23, 2025 | CV42954005 | TOMPKINSVILLE, KY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB TRLK |
1NPXGGGG90D300580 45JE1KW20X1003056 |
KY A93731 KY 932396 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 27, 2025 | S198003302 | COLUMBIA, KY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB FONTAINE SPECIALIZED INC |
1NPXGGGG90D300580 4LF4S4937Y3509129 |
KY A93731 GA TR94Z98 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| October 17, 2024 | CV43795736 | HENDERSON, KY | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XPXD49X9AD102898 1TKR00512GM109340 |
KY A80736 KY 734211 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 24, 2024 | JSBH008461 | ROADSIDE, AL | II | 6 | 1 | STEPHEN MANUFACTURING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT XPLO |
1XPXD49X9AD102898 :4U3B04824NL02077 |
KY A80736 KY 331994 |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | OOSInoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 20, 2024 | I033C70193 | KNOXVILLE TN | III | 1 | — | STEPHENS MANUFACTURING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING |
1XPXD49X9AD102898 1TKJ05339PW071253 |
KY A80736 KY E1A297 |
| 392.2DIB | Driver - Improper backing | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| STEPENS MFG | 1 | November 17, 2025 |
| STEPHEN MANUFACTURING | 1 | June 24, 2024 |
| STEPHENS MANUFACTURING | 1 | February 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 9, 2011 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 18, 2010 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record |
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