Sterling Logistics Company
Sterling Hts, MI
Sterling Logistics Company is an active motor carrier based in Sterling Hts, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2095642 and MC 731221. It reports 31 power units and 19 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 28 roadside inspections, a 9.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 3 reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 2095642
- MC
- 731221
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Sterling Hts, MI
- Power units
- 31
- Drivers
- 19
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 28
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 9.1% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
31
Power Units
19
Drivers
FMCSA since 2010 (15 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: February 2028 (set by USDOT 2095642's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed February 2, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in November 2010, about 15 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 2,200,000 fleet miles in 2025, about 71,000 miles per power unit.
- 472 other USDOT registrations list Sterling Hts, MI as their physical address.
Equipment
What Sterling Logistics Company runs, and the government record each item comes from (34 of its VINs decoded):
- Reefer Confirmed by VIN 5 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; refrigerated cargo declared on its MCS-150
- Dry Van Confirmed by VIN 5 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 13 | 18 | 0 | 31 |
| Trailers | 39 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Sterling Logistics Company is authorized to transport the following 15 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 19
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,200,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
19
Total Drivers
19
CDL Drivers
19
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by STERLING LOGISTICS COMPANY
14 trucks and 20 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 5, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Stoughton Trailers, Volvo Truck, Fruehauf Inc.. Equipment breakdown: 20 SEMI-TRAILER, 14 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 20 | 59% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 14 | 41% |
Trailers (20 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 20 |
| Stoughton | 10 |
| Fruehauf | 9 |
| Wabash | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 5 |
| 53 ft | 4 |
| 2 axles | 20 |
Vehicle makes (7 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Stoughton Trailers | 10 | 29% |
| Volvo Truck | 8 | 24% |
| Fruehauf Inc. | 8 | 24% |
| Peterbilt | 5 | 15% |
| Fruehauf | 1 | 3% |
| Wabash Vans | 1 | 3% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 3% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (34)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1DW1A5329PSB23853 | E741014 | MI | 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 5 | Sep 2026 |
| 4V4NC9EJ8NN601285 | RC61352 | MI | 2022 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 2 | Sep 2026 |
| 1XPBD49X3SD729334 | RC52643 | MI | 2025 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 3 | Jul 2026 |
| 3AWV25325MX092042 | 45UH5W | MX | 2021 Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 1DW1A5321KSA20600 | D883414 | MI | 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 2 | Jul 2026 |
| 1XPBD49X2RD638596 | RC40237 | MI | 2024 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 2 | Jul 2026 |
| 4V4NC9EJ7PN611924 | RC64202 | MI | 2023 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 7SMF5EJ21SB001491 | 549066T | TN | 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| 7SMF5EJ27SB001382 | 548957T | TN | 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 4V4NC9EH7NN604143 | RC61353 | MI | 2022 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 4V4NC9EH1LN265988 | RC19918 | MI | 2020 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 8 | Mar 2026 |
| 1DW1A5323PSB23850 | E741011 | MI | 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 1JJV532D4ML159818 | 093309T | TN | 2021 Wabash Vans | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 7SMF5EJ29SB001450 | 549025T | TN | 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Semi-trailer | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| 4V4NC9GH24N368691 | RC01212 | MI | 2004 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| 7SMF5EJ29SB001397 | 548972T | TN | 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 1DW1A532XKSA20644 | D865441 | MI | 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 3 | Aug 2025 |
| 1XPBD49X9SD729337 | RC52635 | MI | 2025 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 7SMF5EJ28SB001438 | 549013T | TN | 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Semi-trailer | 2 | Jun 2025 |
| 1DW1A5326KSA20639 | D883411 | MI | 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| 4V4NC9EH6LN228483 | RC19919 | MI | 2020 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 5 | Jun 2025 |
| 1DW1A5327PSB23852 | E741013 | MI | 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 2 | Jun 2025 |
| 1XKYD49XXFJ431094 | R371396 | TX | 2015 Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 1 | May 2025 |
| 7SMF5EJ26SB001454 | 549029T | TN | 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 1XPBD49X1RD638590 | RC40236 | MI | 2024 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 2 | Feb 2025 |
| 4V4NC9TH4KN220674 | VT4929 | NC | 2019 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 7SMF5EJ25SB001431 | 549006T | TN | 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 7SMF5EJ26SB001535 | 549108T | TN | 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| 1XPBD49X7SD729188 | RC45187 | MI | 2025 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| 1DW1A5325KSA15268 | D865439 | MI | 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 1DW1A5324GB611590 | D204941 | MI | 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| 4V4NC9EJ8GN914680 | RC37042 | MI | 2016 Volvo Truck | Truck Tractor | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| 1DW1A5323KSA20601 | D883413 | MI | 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| 1DW1A5320KBA28672 | D958539 | MI | 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Aug 2024 |
Plates registered in 5 states: MI (22) · TN (9) · TX (1) · MX (1) · NC (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 34)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
28
Inspections
24 months
25
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✓ Better than national average (-13.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/05/2026 | NY | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 09/02/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/28/2026 | TN | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/22/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | KY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/23/2026 | MO | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/20/2026 | KY | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/25/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/16/2025 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/07/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/01/2025 | LA | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 08/21/2025 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/14/2025 | OH | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/13/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/12/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 28 inspections.
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CA250187 | $1 Million | 12/07/2025 |
View Insurance History (14 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | 26027 | 10/10/2012 | 12/27/2012 | CANCEL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240186 | 09/09/2025 | 12/07/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230176 | 12/07/2023 | 12/07/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220187 | 12/07/2022 | 12/07/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0002834 | 12/07/2021 | 12/07/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GFL0000654 | 12/07/2020 | 12/07/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0720706 | 12/07/2017 | 12/07/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 3 397 498 | 12/07/2014 | 12/07/2017 | CANCEL | |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0005955 | 12/07/2011 | 12/07/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0052210 | 12/07/2010 | 12/07/2011 | CANCEL | |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0052210 | 12/07/2010 | 12/07/2011 | CANCEL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240186 | 12/07/2024 | 09/19/2025 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240186 | 12/07/2024 | 09/09/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0005955 | 12/07/2011 | 01/08/2015 | TERM/CANCL |
Updated daily.
Crash History
3
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-Aways
3 FMCSA-recordable · 3 state-recordable
Of 3 reported crashes: 1 in adverse weather · 2 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2026 | OH | CINCINNATI, OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/31/2025 | TX | AUSTIN, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 11/12/2024 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Fog · Dry · Dark — unlit |
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Recent Changes
Changes tracked daily from FMCSA data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does STERLING LOGISTICS COMPANY operate?
STERLING LOGISTICS COMPANY's equipment on government records: Reefer (5 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; refrigerated cargo declared on its MCS-150); Dry Van (5 enclosed van trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150).
Is STERLING LOGISTICS COMPANY's authority currently active?
STERLING LOGISTICS COMPANY currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Sterling Logistics Company's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: February 2028 (set by USDOT 2095642's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed February 2, 2026.
What is Sterling Logistics Company's safety record?
It reports 31 power units and 19 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 28 roadside inspections, a 9.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 3 reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 28 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
STERLING LOGISTICS COMPANY has been inspected 28 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, MO, KY. Out of these, 2 inspections (about 7%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 395.30B1-ELDDFR — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-05 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2026-09-02 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-28 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-22 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-20 | KY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-25 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-16 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-07 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-01 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-08-21 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-14 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-13 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-12 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-27 | MO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | — |
| 2025-06-12 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-10 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-05 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-22 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-04-08 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-02-25 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-19 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-12 | TX | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-28 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
Showing 25 of 28 inspections.
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
17 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for STERLING LOGISTICS COMPANY, of which 2 (12%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 29 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 2 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.77 | 7 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0.02 | 1 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.5 | 7 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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