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Carrier profile · USDOT 2081169 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Aaron Stephens

DBA Best Deal Equipment · Cottageville, WV · Interstate carrier · Since 2010
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMachinery, Large ObjectsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesTractors
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (304) 372-1000
2
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
30K
Annual miles
16 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large ObjectsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesTractors
Annual mileage
30,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2081169
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Aaron Stephens
DBA
Best Deal Equipment
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 29, 2010
Last MCS-150
Jul 24, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (0)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Aaron Stephens's USDOT number?

Aaron Stephens's USDOT number is 2081169.

Is Aaron Stephens authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Aaron Stephens's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Aaron Stephens's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 24, 2024.

Where is Aaron Stephens located?

Aaron Stephens is located at 120 Lower Log Lick Rd, Cottageville, WV, 25239-7103. Phone: (304) 372-1000.

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