Sterling Freight Lines Inc

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier & Broker · InterstateHazmat

USDOT678969
MC145996
LocationTaylor, MI
Phone(313) 299-2167
Fleet1 power units · 1 drivers

Sterling Freight Lines Inc (USDOT 678969, MC-145996) is an interstate motor carrier based in Taylor, Michigan with 1 power unit and 1 driver reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active. FMCSA records list 46 roadside inspections in the last 24 months.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 11, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-145996Broker of Property Liability insurance$1,000,000 on fileRequired: $0 Safety ratingNot rated46 inspections in 24 months Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders file Registration (MCS-150)Updated May 14, 2024More than 24 months ago Process agent (BOC-3)On fileTruck Process Agents of America, Inc.

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 11, 2026

Docket	Authority type	Status
MC-145996	Broker of Property (except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)	Active

First granted on May 12, 1980 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA licensing system (Motus), November 12, 2026

Liability (BIPD) required$0
Liability (BIPD) on file$1,000,000
Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
Bond required / on fileYes / Yes

Filings on file

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91X	Great West Casualty Co	$1,000,000	Nov 1, 2025
Broker surety bond BMC-84	Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)	$75,000	Nov 1, 2025
Cargo BMC-34	Rli Insurance Company	$5,000	Nov 1, 2010

Insurance history: 21 past filings

Type	Insurer	Effective	Ended	Reason
Broker surety bond	Hudson Insurance Company	Oct 1, 2013	Nov 1, 2025	Replaced
Broker surety bond	Hudson Insurance Company	Nov 1, 2010	Oct 1, 2013	Replaced
Cargo	Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.	Nov 1, 2008	Nov 1, 2010	Replaced
Form 82	Hudson Insurance Company	Feb 1, 2008	Nov 1, 2025	Cancel
Cargo	Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co.	Nov 1, 2007	Nov 1, 2008	Replaced
Broker surety bond	Hartford Fire Insurance Company	Jan 24, 2007	Nov 13, 2010	Term / cancl
Form 82	Lincoln General Insurance Company	Nov 1, 2006	Feb 1, 2008	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Ace American Insurance Company	Nov 1, 2004	Nov 1, 2006	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Discover Property & Casualty Insurance Co.	Nov 1, 2003	Nov 1, 2004	Replaced
Cargo	United States Fire Insurance Co.	Dec 30, 2002	Dec 16, 2007	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Zurich American Insurance Company	Nov 1, 2002	Nov 1, 2003	Replaced
Cargo	Lexington Insurance Company	Dec 30, 2001	Dec 30, 2002	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Specialty National Insurance Company	Nov 1, 2001	Nov 1, 2002	Replaced
Form 82	Gulf Insurance Co.	Nov 1, 2000	Nov 1, 2001	Replaced
Cargo	National Surety Corporation	Dec 30, 1999	Dec 30, 2001	Replaced
Form 82	Travelers Indemnity Company	Nov 1, 1997	Nov 1, 2000	Replaced
Form 82	Travelers Indemnity Company	Nov 1, 1996	Nov 1, 1997	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Co.	Apr 20, 1995	Nov 1, 1996	Replaced
Cargo	Ace Property and Casualty Insurance Company	Apr 19, 1995	Jan 8, 2000	Cancel
Cargo	The Continental Insurance Co.	May 1, 1994	Jun 3, 1995	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	The Continental Insurance Co.	May 18, 1987	Apr 20, 1995	Cancel

Process agent (BOC-3)

Truck Process Agents of America, Inc., Fargo, ND

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

46
Inspections: 0.0%
Driver out-of-service: 11.6%
Vehicle out-of-service: 4
Crashes

Inspected most often in: Texas (37), New Mexico (5), US (2), Arizona (1), Kentucky (1).

Most recent inspection on file: November 6, 2026.

FMCSA safety rating: Not rated

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

October 6, 2025Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on October 24, 2025
October 18, 2010Involuntary revocation — Broker authorityDiscontinued revocation on November 4, 2010
November 19, 2007Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on November 23, 2007
January 31, 2007Granted — Broker of Property (except Household Goods); Property Broker
November 8, 2005Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 6, 2005
March 15, 2000Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on April 7, 2000
September 29, 1995Granted — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authority; Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)
April 20, 1995Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on June 22, 1995

Show 4 earlier events

March 27, 1989Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on May 2, 1989
June 30, 1987Granted — Common carrier authorityTransferred on August 6, 1995
May 20, 1982Rejected — Common carrier authority
May 12, 1980Granted — Contract carrier authorityTransferred on August 6, 1995

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated May 14, 2024

Power units: 1
Trucks: 1
Drivers: 1
CDL drivers: 1
Interstate drivers: 1
Miles traveled: 174,994 (2023)
Classification: Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials: Yes
USDOT registered: March 4, 1997
Address: 9850 Pelham Rd, Taylor, MI 48180
Phone (registered with FMCSA): (313) 299-2167
Other active USDOT records at this address: 3

Cargo carried

General freight
Auto parts

Key facts

USDOT number 678969 was registered on March 4, 1997.
Operating authority MC-145996 was first granted on May 12, 1980.
The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on May 14, 2024.
It reported 174,994 vehicle miles traveled in 2023.
3 insurance filings are on file, including Liability (BIPD) coverage with Great West Casualty Co.
It had 46 roadside inspections in the last 24 months; 27 inspections recorded no violations.
FMCSA records list 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Truck Process Agents of America, Inc..

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