STERLING FREIGHT LINES INC

DOT 678969 MC 145996 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
33 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 21.21% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
1 units

Drivers: 1

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo On File
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

9850 PELHAM RD, TAYLOR, MI, 48180

Phone Number

(313) 299-2167

Mailing Address

9850 PELHAM RD, TAYLOR, MI, 48180

Cell Phone

(313) 418-2825

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
39 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
46 yrs, 2 mo

Broker

Active
19 yrs, 6 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-10-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2025-10-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-11-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2007-11-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-01-31 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2005-12-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-12-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2000-04-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1995-09-29 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1995-09-29 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1995-08-06 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1995-08-06 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1995-06-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1995-06-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1989-05-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1982-05-20 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER 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

Cancelled

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

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

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

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

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
2025-11-01 Bond 101581877 N/A MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( M… - - ACTIVE
2025-11-01 BIPD/Primary GRT47900A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2010-11-01 Cargo ILM0700378 N/A RLI INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2013-10-01 SURETY HMB200034 $750,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-11-01 SURETY HMB200034 $750,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-11-01 CARGO MXI 93002016 $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2010-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-02-01 BIPD HMB200007 $750,000 HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-11-01 CARGO 0M5879 $750,000 HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE… 2008-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-01-24 SURETY 83BSBEJ8537 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2010-11-13 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2006-11-01 BIPD LMB100039 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2008-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-11-01 BIPD/Primary ISA H06958278 $750,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-11-01 BIPD/Primary D003A00106 $750,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2003-12-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-12-30 CARGO 3210829596 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2007-12-16 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2002-11-01 BIPD/Primary TRK 9307045-00 $750,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2003-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-12-30 CARGO 1280376 $750,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-12-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-11-01 BIPD/Primary 3XZ17256000 $750,000 SPECIALTY NATIONAL INSURANCE … 2002-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-11-01 BIPD GA0717421 $750,000 GULF INSURANCE CO. 2001-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-12-30 CARGO MXX80750656 $750,000 NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION 2001-12-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-11-01 BIPD 7459279T756297 $750,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 2000-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-11-01 BIPD 7XMTU-264T810-2-96 $750,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 1997-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-04-20 BIPD/Primary AT274100162301 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… 1996-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-04-19 CARGO IO 65 52 65 1 $750,000 ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS… 2000-01-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
1994-05-01 CARGO IMC 81 97 12 $750,000 THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 1995-06-03 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

21.21%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

33 inspections · 7 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

2 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 33 Last inspection: Jul 16, 2026 Total crashes: 20

FMCSA Inspection Records (33 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 16, 2026

1748002355

1 viol.
Level 2 US KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 15, 2026

V262480825

Level 2 TX KW 1XKYD48X...

Jul 15, 2026

V262480824

Level 2 TX VOLV 4V4NC9EG...

Jul 8, 2026

V262445812

Level 2 TX VOLV 4V4NC9EG...

Jul 8, 2026

V262442516

Level 2 TX KW 1XKYD49X...

Jun 30, 2026

V262451542

Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJGLD5...

Jun 23, 2026

7GMB9DEPIB

Level 3 TX INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jun 19, 2026

V262436875

1 viol.
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUJGLBG...

Jun 1, 2026

V262381573

3 viol.
Level 2 TX KW 1XKYDP9X...

May 21, 2026

3064Q3XNK5

Level 1 NM INTL 3HSDZAPR...

May 14, 2026

V262334725

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 29, 2026

V262335571

2 viol.
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUGGLBG...

Apr 21, 2026

7EV99DEPFT

Level 3 TX VOLV 4V4NC9EG...

Apr 15, 2026

6145001682

2 viol.
Level 2 AZ FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLD5...

Mar 4, 2026

V262260546

Level 2 TX KW 1XKYD48X...
Total Inspections

33

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

33

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (20 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.

May 11, 2026

TX • TX7FNEHQE173

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 12, 2025

TX • TX740FHQE1WR

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 12, 2025

TX • TX73GFHQE1ZU

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 25, 2013

KY • KY0071268810

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 18, 2010

IL • IL0005108094

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 25, 2008

OH • OH0088116386

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 12, 2007

AR • AR0007049294

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 3, 2006

KY • KY0070300962

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jun 13, 2004

GA • GA4289008801

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 1, 2004

OH • OH0048121068

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Oct 15, 2002

NJ • NJ0002253192

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 1, 2002

OH • OH0028065793

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 31, 2002

KY • KY0001085172

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 14, 2001

KY • KY0000878407

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 13, 2001

KY • KY0000825268

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

2

Injury Crashes

10

Total Crashes

20

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

25

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 25
OOS: 7

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

33
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

1
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

1

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

1

CDL Drivers: 1
Interstate: 1
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

2

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 1
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

1

Power Units

1

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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