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Carrier profile · USDOT 377911 · MC-168951 · Updated 06/13/2026

DANIEL K STEPHENS

DBA THUNDERBOLT EXPRESS

3 power unitsavg 20 yrRegional · 3 statesGIBBON, NE
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-168951 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkstboltexpress.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
20.0Avg age (yr)
1998–2020 · vPIC
Call dispatch(308) 210-0309Email dispatchDAN@TBOLTEXPRESS.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileReincarnated carrier — prior authority revoked
Operating authority36 yr active
since 1990
Insurance (BIPD)$750K on file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

3 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

20 yr

Model years 1998–2020 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityFlagged

36 yr unchanged

Linked to a previously revoked authority — verify before tendering.

AI readRegional operator, 36-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is DANIEL K STEPHENS safe to work with?

Is DANIEL K STEPHENS safe to load? DANIEL K STEPHENS (USDOT 377911, MC-168951) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in GIBBON, NE, operating 3 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 36 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 6 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (85/100), with the leading concern: reincarnated carrier — prior authority revoked. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
DKDANIEL K STEPHENS 85
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Frequently asked

What is DANIEL K STEPHENS's USDOT number?

DANIEL K STEPHENS's USDOT number is 377911, and its motor carrier number is MC-168951.

Is DANIEL K STEPHENS authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, DANIEL K STEPHENS is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is DANIEL K STEPHENS's safety record?

DANIEL K STEPHENS has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 85/100 (tier: review).

How big is DANIEL K STEPHENS's fleet?

DANIEL K STEPHENS operates 3 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is DANIEL K STEPHENS based?

DANIEL K STEPHENS is based in GIBBON, NE, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.