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Carrier profile · USDOT 3004785 · MC026769 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Stephen J Puetz

DBA Hawk Valley Express · Lowden, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2017
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, Hay+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (319) 329-2219
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
9 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
MC026769
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Mar 6, 2020Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionVegetable Oil
Annual mileage
1 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3004785
MC / docket
MC-26769
Legal name
Stephen J Puetz
DBA
Hawk Valley Express
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 5, 2017
Last MCS-150
Apr 6, 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 Stephen J Puetz's USDOT number?

Stephen J Puetz's USDOT number is 3004785 and its docket number is MC026769.

Is Stephen J Puetz authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Stephen J Puetz's safety record?

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

How big is Stephen J Puetz's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 6, 2026.

What insurance does Stephen J Puetz carry?

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

Where is Stephen J Puetz located?

Stephen J Puetz is located at 2066 160TH St, Lowden, IA, 52255. Phone: (319) 329-2219.

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