HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/539221-sterwerf-sterwerf-contractors-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:54 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC
Doing business as S & S EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS INC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Sep 21, 2020. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Indiana average 23.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (812) 623-3017, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1707256.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1707256 | Primary | THE WESTERN RESERVE MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy PACKWCA1352184669 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 26, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
14 of 28 · Indiana avg 23.1%
5 of 41 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | OH | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2026 | IN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 17, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | OH | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Jul 23, 2026 | OH | 1 | 11 | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 3, 2026 | IN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 15, 2026 | OH | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 10, 2026 | IN | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 3, 2026 | KY | 2 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Indiana average covers 61,543 vehicle and 111,154 driver inspections of all Indiana-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
112 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 34 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 154 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 95 | 28 | 84.8% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 4.5% | 3.6% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 12 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 6 | 5 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 5 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 4 | 0 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130BCHVE | 3 | 3 |
| Roll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134BCRHLC | 3 | 3 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 3 | 3 |
| Cargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106DC | 3 | 3 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Monroe, OH | 0 | 0 |
| May 1, 2026 | Liberty (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 539221 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1707256 |
| Legal name | STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC |
| DBA name | S & S EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 26 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 309,970 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Sep 21, 2020) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 12, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionOtherConstruction Equipment
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC
What does STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC's operating authority allow?
MC1707256: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking STERWERF & STERWERF CONTRACTORS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 539221. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (812) 623-3017, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1707256, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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