Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 3887423 · MC-1428121 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Stephens Excavating LLC

Niota, TN · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 2022
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
4
Power units
5
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
4 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
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No broker authority on file. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 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
0 injured · 0 killed
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
4
Power units
4
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3887423
MC / docket
MC-1428121
Legal name
Stephens Excavating LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
May 20, 2022
Last MCS-150
Jun 7, 2022
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
5 (5)
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 Stephens Excavating LLC's USDOT number?

Stephens Excavating LLC's USDOT number is 3887423 and its docket number is MC-1428121.

Is Stephens Excavating LLC authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Stephens Excavating LLC'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 Stephens Excavating LLC's fleet?

4 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 7, 2022.

Where is Stephens Excavating LLC located?

Stephens Excavating LLC is located at 606 West Farrell St, Niota, TN, 37826. Phone: (423) 568-3333.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.