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Freight Carrier · Houston, TX

STEPHENS UNLIMITED LLC

Name: STEPHENS UNLIMITED LLC
Address: 17908 VAN RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77049, US
Telephone: (832) 376-4996

17908 VAN RD · Houston, TX 77049

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #11081
USDOT #2975210 USDOT Active

13
Power Units
13
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

STEPHENS UNLIMITED LLC is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 13 truck(s) in their fleet and 13 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-11081 and their USDOT number is 2975210.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/14/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/14/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 466,686 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Machinery, Large Objects
Oilfield Equipment

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: TX (12), LA (5), AR (3), MS (2). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 26.3% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.3 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.7 4 Vehicle Maintenance 8.41 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

22
Total
5
Clean
17
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 6

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.9TSInoperative turn signal5× OOS×2 SW 6
393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown2× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2

Hours of Service 3

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 22

393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp2× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.50(b)Failing to equip vehicle air brake system with adequate reserve capacity or reservoir1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp7× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
393.87(a)Warning flag required on projecting load1× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

STEPHENS UNLIMITED LLC
17908 VAN RD
HOUSTON, TX 77049

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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STEPHENS UNLIMITED LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 6

Hours of Service 3

Vehicle Maintenance 22

Unsafe Driving 1

Locations

Location on Map

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Same physical address 1

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