STERLING CRANE LLC
USDOT 1288769 • DBA: STERLING CRANE • 13727 INTERSTATE 10, BAYTOWN, TX, 77523
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-603133 | REVOKED | Nov 7, 2007 | Dec 30, 2019 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GERLING AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMF11411-00 | ON FILE | Aug 12, 2009 | Dec 30, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRP0033434000 | ON FILE | May 1, 2009 | May 1, 2009 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PRP0033434000 | REPLACED | May 1, 2009 | Aug 12, 2009 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | C1CAB53025 00 | NAME CHANGED | May 1, 2009 | Dec 30, 2019 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | DT-810-325D8822-TIL-07 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2007 | Sep 23, 2009 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | NIM-0000165-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2007 | Aug 30, 2009 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | DT-810-325D8822-TIL-07 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2007 | May 1, 2009 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | DMA000004036 | REPLACED | Apr 24, 2007 | Nov 1, 2007 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-8148C097-TIL-06 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2007 | Nov 1, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAMECHG | GERLING AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | IMF11411-00 | CARGO | Dec 30, 2019 | Dec 30, 2019 |
| NAMECHG | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | C1CAB53025 00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2019 | Dec 30, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | DT-810-325D8822-TIL-07 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2009 | Sep 23, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | NIM-0000165-00 | CARGO | Aug 30, 2009 | Aug 30, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | PRP0033434000 | CARGO | Aug 12, 2009 | Aug 12, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | DT-810-325D8822-TIL-07 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2009 | May 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | PRP0033434000 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2009 | May 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-8148C097-TIL-06 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2007 | Nov 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DMA000004036 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2007 | Nov 1, 2007 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-603133 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-603133 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC603133 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 3, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC603133 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2009 |
| MC603133 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2009 |
| MC603133 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 15, 2007 | REVOKED | Dec 30, 2019 |
| MC603133 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 11, 2007 | REVOKED | Nov 7, 2007 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 70 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 70 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602(c)(1) | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (70 inspections)
Showing 50 of 70
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (20 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...391360 | STERLING CRANE LLC |
| Dec 19, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | TIMNATH | HWY 14 AT CR 13/CR 15 | ...262515 | STERLING CRANE |
| Oct 24, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...262513 | STERLING CRANE LLC |
| Dec 28, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2017 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 25, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2017 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2016 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2016 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2016 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2010 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 20, 2009 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2009 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2008 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2007 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2007 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2006 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events