STERN OIL COMPANY INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: STERN
USDOT
230887
MC Number
1203739
Fleet Size
39
Total Drivers
33
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: October 25, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
STERN OIL COMPANY INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in FREEMAN, South Dakota, operating 39 power units with 33 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 2 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 38 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in South Dakota is 8.9% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 31.2% across 6,436 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
38
Total
67%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Sutton Specialty Insurance Company — eff. Sep 1, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Oct 29, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
2
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is STERN OIL COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for STERN OIL COMPANY INC (USDOT #230887) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is STERN OIL COMPANY INC's safety record?
STERN OIL COMPANY INC has 38 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does STERN OIL COMPANY INC operate?
STERN OIL COMPANY INC operates 39 power units with 33 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does STERN OIL COMPANY INC transport hazardous materials?
No. STERN OIL COMPANY INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is STERN OIL COMPANY INC located?
STERN OIL COMPANY INC is based in FREEMAN, South Dakota at 27923 US HIGHWAY 81 PO BOX 218, 57029-6741. Phone: (605) 925-7999.
What are STERN OIL COMPANY INC's out-of-service rates?
STERN OIL COMPANY INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 26.3%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.