Stephens Excavating INC
Hagerstown, MD
Profile data updated Jan 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
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7
Power Units
7
Drivers
Est. 1988 (37 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
STEPHENS EXCAVATING INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since December 1988. Based in HAGERSTOWN, MD, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Stephens Excavating INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fleet Size Classification: 6-10 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Stephens Excavating INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 7
MCS-150 Mileage: 28,892 miles (2025)
Driver Information
7
Total Drivers
7
CDL Drivers
7
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by STEPHENS EXCAVATING INC
3 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 31, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, Eagle Trai, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 2 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Critical out-of-service rate. More than 1 in 4 inspections is finding park-it issues. FMCSA intervention is likely. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 67% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 33% |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 1 | 33% |
| Eagle Trai | 1 | 33% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 33% |
License plates on file (3 shown)
Recent active vehicles (3 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2
Inspections
24 months
2
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+28.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 07/25/2024 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does STEPHENS EXCAVATING INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, STEPHENS EXCAVATING INC is inferred to operate: Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Is STEPHENS EXCAVATING INC's authority currently active?
STEPHENS EXCAVATING INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has STEPHENS EXCAVATING INC been in business?
STEPHENS EXCAVATING INC has been registered with the FMCSA since December 1988, making their authority approximately 37 years, 7 months old.
Where is STEPHENS EXCAVATING INC located?
STEPHENS EXCAVATING INC is physically located at 11010 BECKLEY ROAD, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740.
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How does a fleet like STEPHENS EXCAVATING INC find qualified CDL drivers to hire in MD?
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Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
STEPHENS EXCAVATING INC has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TN, MD. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 50%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.75A3-TAOL — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-07-25 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 2 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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