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Carrier profile · USDOT 2373845 · MC985244 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Austin Keith Stephens

DBA Cow Candy Transport · Beresford, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2013
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkBeverages+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 484-2513
4
Power units
1
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
46K
Annual miles
13 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC985244
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 12, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFertilizer
Annual mileage
46,049 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2373845
MC / docket
MC-985244
Legal name
Austin Keith Stephens
DBA
Cow Candy Transport
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 28, 2013
Last MCS-150
Aug 17, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
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 Austin Keith Stephens's USDOT number?

Austin Keith Stephens's USDOT number is 2373845 and its docket number is MC985244.

Is Austin Keith Stephens authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Austin Keith Stephens's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Austin Keith Stephens's fleet?

4 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 17, 2026.

What insurance does Austin Keith Stephens carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Austin Keith Stephens located?

Austin Keith Stephens is located at 29980 469TH Ave, Beresford, SD, 57004. Phone: (605) 484-2513.

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