🚀Major update: Network Intelligence is live — carrier detail pages, vetting reports, and graph exploration.See what's new →
Truck Graph
25/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Stephen Gottwald
DOT 456804 · Paynesville, MN
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 6:28 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Stephen Gottwald (DOT 456804) is a Minnesota-based interstate carrier headquartered in Paynesville, MN. As of June 6, 2026 at 6:28 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record; required mcs-150 compliance filing overdue. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 6, 2026 at 6:28 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Stephen Gottwald
DOT Number456804
MC Number—
Street20773 COUNTY ROAD 33
City / StatePaynesville, MN 56362
Phone3202434886
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age34 yr 9 mo
MCS-150 filed02/06/2024
Company officerStephen Ludwig Gottwald
Power units2
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
●Required MCS-150 compliance filing overdue
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
Network Intelligence Map
Carriers sharing an officer, address, or phone with Stephen Gottwald
View full network →
Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
34 yr 9 mo
Since 1991
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
20773 COUNTY ROAD 33, Paynesville, MN, 56362 · Open in Maps →
20773 COUNTY ROAD 33, PAYNESVILLE, MN, 56362Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedAug 1991
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

Important Legal Notice

Data sourced from FMCSA public records and TruckGraph independent analysis. This is not legal advice, not a guarantee of carrier safety, and not a compliance certification. Verify through official FMCSA sources before tendering. Last synced: .

Verify Independently
Related Carriers in Minnesota
Community Reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to share your experience with this carrier.

Write a review for Stephen Gottwald
0/2000

Reviews are moderated before publication. We do not publish email addresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stephen Gottwald authorized to operate?

Stephen Gottwald's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Stephen Gottwald's safety record?

Stephen Gottwald does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Stephen Gottwald operate?

Stephen Gottwald operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Stephen Gottwald insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Stephen Gottwald had any risk indicators?

Stephen Gottwald has a risk score of 25/100 (Caution) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Stephen Gottwald?

Stephen Gottwald's DOT number is 456804. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

Explore Carriers Like Stephen Gottwald
Cite this page

For journalists and researchers

Truck Graph data is open and citable. For press inquiries, contact our editorial team.

APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Stephen Gottwald Safety Record, DOT 456804. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/456804
MLA
"Stephen Gottwald Safety Record, DOT 456804." Truck Graph, Jun 6, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/456804
Chicago
"Stephen Gottwald Safety Record, DOT 456804." Truck Graph. Last modified June 6, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/456804