STERLING EXPRESS LTD

DOT 267922 MC 173349 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
21 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 19.05% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
20 units

Drivers: 20

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

101 WEST US HWY 6, VALPARAISO, IN, 46385

Phone Number

(219) 465-8560

Mailing Address

101 WEST US HWY 6, VALPARAISO, IN, 46385

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(219) 465-7326

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 6 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
39 yrs, 10 mo

Broker

Inactive
33 yrs, 4 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-11-04 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2020-01-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2018-12-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-12-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-03-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-03-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-03-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-03-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-03-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-03-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-11-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2013-03-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-03-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-03-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-03-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-03-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-03-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-03-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2021-04-01 BIPD/Primary KCA 2660887 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2020-01-29 SURETY 1001007147 $1,000,000 U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COM… 2020-11-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-12-25 BIPD/Primary 5008982 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2021-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-09-11 BIPD/Primary 5008982 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2018-12-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-04-01 BIPD/Primary 5008982 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2018-09-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-04-01 BIPD/Primary 8006524 $1,000,000 GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-04-01 BIPD/Primary 5001132 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2016-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-04-01 BIPD/Primary 362046 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2015-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY 1001007147 $1,000,000 U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COM… 2020-01-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-04-01 BIPD/Primary 360869 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2014-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-04-01 BIPD/Primary 358686 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2013-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-02-22 SURETY MC173349 $1,000,000 AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANC… 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-04-01 BIPD/Primary CTP356365 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2012-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-04-01 BIPD/Primary 354522 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2011-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-04-01 CARGO QT-660-9507L096-TIL-10 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2018-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-04-01 BIPD/Primary 357931 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2010-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-04-01 CARGO 349906 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2009-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-04-01 BIPD/Primary 346620 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2008-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-04-01 CARGO 343746 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2007-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-02-22 SURETY 90088 $1,000,000 NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-02-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-02-22 SURETY 8392953 $1,000,000 XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-02-22 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

19.05%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

21 inspections · 4 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

2 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 21 Last inspection: Jul 12, 2026 Total crashes: 39

FMCSA Inspection Records (21 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 12, 2026

4293390157

Level 3 IL FRT 1FUJCRCK...

Feb 23, 2026

3595006407

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 FL FREIGHTLIN 1FUJA6AV...

Dec 9, 2025

5005480466

Level 3 IL PTRB 1XPBD49X...

Dec 1, 2025

2939005650

Level 3 FL FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHPDV...

Nov 12, 2025

5005480417

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJGMD6...

Sep 21, 2025

3274000793

1 viol.
Level 3 OH KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

Sep 21, 2025

2090000464

Level 2 AL FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHPDV...

Jul 23, 2025

6562009269

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGMD6...

Mar 7, 2025

9320003541

Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHPDV...

Jan 25, 2025

7562007472

Level 2 IN KENWORTH 3WKDD49X...

Dec 30, 2024

H503436541

5 viol.
Level 3 PA FRHT 3AKJHPDV...

Oct 5, 2024

7562007395

Level 2 IN KENWORTH 3WKDD49X...

Aug 11, 2024

I033Q40037

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHPDV...

May 8, 2024

C361001278

Level 2 SC FRHT 3AKJHPDV...

Mar 26, 2024

8879003684

2 viol.
Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGMD6...
Total Inspections

21

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

21

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (39 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Nov 21, 2025

IN • IN0904849153

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Aug 7, 2025

IN • IN0904777767

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 20, 2025

IN • IN0904656077

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jun 12, 2023

IN • IN0904296163

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 16, 2019

IL • ILX001528604

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 29, 2018

IN • IN0903157816

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 24, 2017

IN • IN0902939934

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 11, 2016

OH • OH0166176998

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 15, 2015

IA • IA1500878435

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 12, 2014

FL • FL8365940404

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 11, 2014

NY • NYSP17349550

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 19, 2011

IN • IN0901666378

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 25, 2007

PA • PA705378000X

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

4

Tow

No

Jun 14, 2006

IN • IN0900484171

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 21, 2006

IN • IN0900447498

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

5

Injury Crashes

32

Total Crashes

39

View all 39 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

6

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

21
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

20
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

20

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

20

CDL Drivers: 20
Interstate: 20
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

2

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 20
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Logs/Lumber Machinery Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

20

Power Units

20

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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