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✗ Not for Hire
This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 974428✓ Last checked 13h ago
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Vetting3 failed10 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing · +1 more
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
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DOT 974428Charlo, MT

Vern Stipe

DBA: Stipe Ranch

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateCharlo, MT 59824-9414

Vern Stipe has a fleet of 2 power units and 2 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameVern Stipe
DBAStipe Ranch
DOT #974428
MC #—
CityCharlo
StateMontana
ZIP59824-9414
Authority age24 yr 9 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed12/04/2025
Company officerVernon Stipe
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
2
Power units
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
24 yr 9 mo
Since 2001

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

60179 MOIESE VALLEY ROAD, Charlo, MT, 59824-9414

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedAug 2001
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Vern Stipe

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Vern Stipe authorized to operate?

Vern Stipe'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 Vern Stipe's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Vern Stipe operate?

Vern Stipe operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Vern Stipe insured?

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

Has Vern Stipe had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Vern Stipe as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Vern Stipe?

Vern Stipe's DOT number is 974428. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Vern Stipe Safety Record, DOT 974428. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/974428
MLA
"Vern Stipe Safety Record, DOT 974428." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/974428
Chicago
"Vern Stipe Safety Record, DOT 974428." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/974428
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