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Carrier profile · USDOT 230887 · MC-1203739 · Updated Jul 19, 2026
Stern Oil Co Inc
DBA STERN
38 power unitsavg 14.1 yrRegional · 7 statesFREEMAN, SD81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1203739 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
38Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.1Avg age (yr)
2002–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 19, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration4343 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$3M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14.1 yr
Model years 2002–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
STERN OIL CO INC (USDOT 230887) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 19, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 19, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $3,000,000 limit in force from SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO effective Sep 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 19, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 19, 2026.
The carrier received 39 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 20 vehicle-level and 39 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 19, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 19, 2026.
It reports 38 power units and 33 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 7, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 30, 1996 in the federal record refreshed Jul 19, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is STERN OIL CO INC's USDOT number?
STERN OIL CO INC's USDOT number is 230887, and its motor carrier number is MC-1203739.
Is STERN OIL CO INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 19, 2026, STERN OIL CO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is STERN OIL CO INC's safety record?
STERN OIL CO INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 68 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is STERN OIL CO INC's fleet?
STERN OIL CO INC operates 38 power units and 33 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is STERN OIL CO INC based?
STERN OIL CO INC is based in FREEMAN, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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