HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/567389-r-w-stevens-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:21 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
R W STEVENS INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Alabama average 25.6%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (205) 482-4606, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC281640.
- 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) | MC281640 | Primary | Auto-Owners Insurance Company Policy 53-405114-00 · BMC-35 | $750,000 | Jun 17, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC281640 | — | Hartford Fire Insurance Company Policy 20SUN340429 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Mar 27, 1996 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 12 · Alabama avg 25.6%
0 of 14 · Alabama avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | AL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 8, 2026 | AL | 2 | 9 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | AL | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2026 | GA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2025 | AL | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 3, 2025 | AL | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Jul 17, 2025 | AL | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jun 13, 2025 | AL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 29, 2025 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 26, 2025 | AL | 2 | 3 | Yes |
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 Alabama average covers 33,234 vehicle and 59,607 driver inspections of all Alabama-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
51 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 62 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 | Alabama share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 7 | 90.2% | 72.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 5.9% | 12.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 3 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 3 | 0 |
| Dressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. Failure to Prevent Movement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393118DCDL | 2 | 2 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 2 | 0 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 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 Alabama column is the mix across all Alabama-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | Rural Jefferson, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Birmingham, AL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 567389 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC281640 |
| Legal name | R W STEVENS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 310,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 19, 2004) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 28, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 27, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionOtherPipe Fittings
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC281640: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive | MC281640: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about R W STEVENS INC
What does R W STEVENS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for R W STEVENS INC (MC281640), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about R W STEVENS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking R W STEVENS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 567389. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (205) 482-4606, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC281640, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (205) 482-4606
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RW STEVENS LOGISTICS LLC Broker |
Trussville, AL | 3206541 | MC1000113 | — | Active Current · Motus |
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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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