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Freight Carrier · Hendersonville, TN

STEPHENS CARRIERS INC

131-A SANDERS FERRY ROAD · Hendersonville, TN 37075

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(615) 824-1617 Tap to call

MC #282339
USDOT #580726 USDOT Active

13
Power Units
14
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

STEPHENS CARRIERS INC is a Hendersonville, TN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 13 truck(s) in their fleet and 14 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-282339 and their USDOT number is 580726.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/14/2026 · last updated Aug 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 07/14/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,478,096 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Beverages
Paper Products
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: TN (3), OK (3), AR (2), CA (2), TX (1), NV (1), KY (1), MT (1), ID (1), SD (1), MO (1), NM (1), +1 more. Home base: Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.34 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1.71 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.29 1

Inspection Summary

19
Total
10
Clean
9
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 11 unique codes

Critical 2

383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7

Unsafe Driving 4

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 5

393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

STEPHENS CARRIERS INC
131-A SANDERS FERRY ROAD
HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37075

Mailing Address

STEPHENS CARRIERS INC
PO BOX 220
HENDERSONVILLE, TN 37077

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