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Carrier profile · USDOT 571914 · MC279135 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Barney Stephens

DBA J & S Transportation · Arkadelphia, AR · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1994
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (870) 403-7642
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
14K
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 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 & 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

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
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC279135
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. Nov 1, 2019Liability (BIPD) · United Financial Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsConstruction
Annual mileage
13,711 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
571914
MC / docket
MC-279135
Legal name
Barney Stephens
DBA
J & S Transportation
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 16, 1994
Last MCS-150
Jun 19, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 Barney Stephens's USDOT number?

Barney Stephens's USDOT number is 571914 and its docket number is MC279135.

Is Barney Stephens authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Barney Stephens's safety record?

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

How big is Barney Stephens's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 19, 2025.

What insurance does Barney Stephens carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company.

Where is Barney Stephens located?

Barney Stephens is located at 171 Echols Rd, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923. Phone: (870) 403-7642.

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