Prior Revocation on Record
This carrier has had operating authority revoked in the past.
DBA THUNDERBOLT EXPRESS
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Some concerns — additional due diligence recommended.
DANIEL K STEPHENS is a well-established small for-hire carrier (3 units, 2 drivers) based in GIBBON, NE, operating since 1990. OOS Rates Below Average. However, this carrier has had operating authority revoked in the past.
What's notable
Prior Revocation on Record
This carrier has had operating authority revoked in the past.
Conditional Safety Rating
Carrier received a Conditional safety rating in August 2023, indicating deficiencies found during FMCSA compliance review.
OOS Rates Below Average
Both driver (0%) and vehicle (16.7%) out-of-service rates are below national averages, based on 6 inspections.
Clean Crash Record
No DOT-reportable crashes over 36 years of operating history.
Prior Revocation on Record
This carrier previously had authority revoked — a pattern seen in chameleon carrier operations.
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