Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1946675 · Updated 06/13/2026
RONALD STEPHENSON
DBA FIRST CHOICE TRUCKING
3 power unitsavg 18.6 yrLocal · 1 statesSHERMAN, TX
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
18.6Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Established 17 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average75.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.3% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average60.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.MCS-150 census data outdatedThe biennial MCS-150 update is 3.2 years old; fleet/mileage figures may be unreliable.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration1616 yr registered
Authority not on fileInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo75.075.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
18.6 yr
Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is RONALD STEPHENSON safe to work with?
Is RONALD STEPHENSON safe to load? RONALD STEPHENSON (USDOT 1946675) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in SHERMAN, TX, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 16 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 7 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 75.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (66/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked
What is RONALD STEPHENSON's USDOT number?
RONALD STEPHENSON's USDOT number is 1946675.
Is RONALD STEPHENSON authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, RONALD STEPHENSON is active in the FMCSA register.
What is RONALD STEPHENSON's safety record?
RONALD STEPHENSON has a 75.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 66/100 (tier: review).
How big is RONALD STEPHENSON's fleet?
RONALD STEPHENSON operates 3 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RONALD STEPHENSON based?
RONALD STEPHENSON is based in SHERMAN, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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