A STERLING FREIGHT CARRIER INC

USDOT 2267245 • 13113 QUARTER HORSE DRIVE, EAST VALE, CA, 92880

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:1 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:S

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:2 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

2,267,245

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

California

Phone

9514034906

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

2,715,002

BOC-3 Agent

#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.

Physical Address

13113 QUARTER HORSE DRIVE, EAST VALE, CA, 92880

Contact

Phone: 9514034906

Email: [email protected]

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH

2 active Out-of-Service orders

Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.

MEDIUM

Elevated driver OOS rate: 19.0%

National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 12.3 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Aug 5, 2025

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Common Carrier	MC-771430	ACTIVE	Unknown	Nov 24, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TMA81005387	ON FILE	Aug 5, 2025	Nov 22, 2025

Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TMA81005387	CANCELLED	May 14, 2025	Aug 7, 2025
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TMA81005387	REPLACED	May 14, 2025	Aug 5, 2025
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TMA71008081	CANCELLED	Oct 9, 2024	May 13, 2025
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TMA71008081	CANCELLED	Aug 8, 2024	Oct 30, 2024
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TMA71008081	REPLACED	Aug 8, 2024	Oct 9, 2024
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TMA71008081	REPLACED	May 13, 2024	Aug 8, 2024
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TMA71008081	CANCELLED	May 13, 2024	Aug 22, 2024
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TMA22102487	CANCELLED	Apr 3, 2024	May 13, 2024
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TMA22102487	CANCELLED	May 13, 2023	Apr 3, 2024
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	GWP81671 00	REPLACED	May 13, 2022	May 13, 2023
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	GWP71084 00	REPLACED	May 13, 2021	May 13, 2022
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	GWP60182 00	REPLACED	May 13, 2020	May 13, 2021
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	GWP50141 00	REPLACED	Nov 20, 2019	May 13, 2020
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA 4129192	CANCELLED	Sep 12, 2017	Dec 10, 2019
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	NTG6444	CANCELLED	Mar 3, 2014	Jun 26, 2014
GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG	BIPD/Primary	CTM394136	CANCELLED	Jul 17, 2013	Mar 12, 2014
GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG	BIPD/Primary	CTM394136	REPLACED	Jul 17, 2013	Mar 3, 2014
GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG	BIPD/Primary	CTM394136	CANCELLED	Mar 12, 2013	Jul 17, 2013
GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG	BIPD/Primary	CTM3911757	CANCELLED	Mar 12, 2012	Mar 12, 2013

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
CANCEL	SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	TMA81005387	BIPD/Primary	Nov 22, 2025	Nov 22, 2025
TERM/CANCL	SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	TMA81005387	BIPD/Primary	Aug 7, 2025	Aug 7, 2025
TERM/REPL	SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	TMA81005387	BIPD/Primary	Aug 5, 2025	Aug 5, 2025
CANCEL	SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	TMA71008081	BIPD/Primary	May 13, 2025	May 13, 2025
TERM/CANCL	SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	TMA71008081	BIPD/Primary	Oct 30, 2024	Oct 30, 2024
TERM/REPL	SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	TMA71008081	BIPD/Primary	Oct 9, 2024	Oct 9, 2024
TERM/CANCL	SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	TMA71008081	BIPD/Primary	Aug 22, 2024	Aug 22, 2024
TERM/REPL	SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	TMA71008081	BIPD/Primary	Aug 8, 2024	Aug 8, 2024
CANCEL	SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	TMA22102487	BIPD/Primary	May 13, 2024	May 13, 2024
CANCEL	SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	TMA22102487	BIPD/Primary	Apr 3, 2024	Apr 3, 2024
TERM/REPL	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP81671 00	BIPD/Primary	May 13, 2023	May 13, 2023
TERM/REPL	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP71084 00	BIPD/Primary	May 13, 2022	May 13, 2022
TERM/REPL	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP60182 00	BIPD/Primary	May 13, 2021	May 13, 2021
TERM/REPL	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	GWP50141 00	BIPD/Primary	May 13, 2020	May 13, 2020
CANCEL	UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY	CA 4129192	BIPD/Primary	Dec 10, 2019	Dec 10, 2019
CANCEL	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	NTG6444	BIPD/Primary	Jun 26, 2014	Jun 26, 2014
TERM/CANCL	GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG	CTM394136	BIPD/Primary	Mar 12, 2014	Mar 12, 2014
TERM/REPL	GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG	CTM394136	BIPD/Primary	Mar 3, 2014	Mar 3, 2014
CANCEL	GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG	CTM394136	BIPD/Primary	Jul 17, 2013	Jul 17, 2013
CANCEL	GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG	CTM3911757	BIPD/Primary	Mar 12, 2013	Mar 12, 2013

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
Authority	Docket	Reason	Date
COMMON	MC-771430	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Unknown

Authority Action History (15 events)

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Authority Action History (15 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC771430	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Oct 27, 2025	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 24, 2025
MC771430	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jul 11, 2025	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Aug 6, 2025
MC771430	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 2, 2025	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 16, 2025
MC771430	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	May 2, 2025	—	Unknown
MC771430	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Oct 3, 2024	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Oct 10, 2024
MC771430	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jul 26, 2024	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Aug 9, 2024
MC771430	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Apr 16, 2024	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 15, 2024
MC771430	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Mar 7, 2024	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 13, 2024
MC771430	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Nov 13, 2019	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Dec 11, 2019
MC771430	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	Oct 3, 2017	REVOKED	Apr 22, 2025
MC771430	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Feb 13, 2014	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 5, 2014
MC771430	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jun 20, 2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jul 5, 2013
MC771430	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Feb 13, 2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 12, 2013
MC771430	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Mar 23, 2012	REVOKED	Apr 28, 2014
MC771430	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Mar 23, 2012	REVOKED	Dec 22, 2014

Out-of-Service Orders (2)

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Out-of-Service Orders (2)
OOS Date	Reason	Status	Rescinded
Dec 22, 2014	90 day failure to pay fine	ACTIVE	Jul 6, 2017
Apr 28, 2014	Unsatisfactory = Unfit	ACTIVE	Apr 28, 2017

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service

32%

Unsafe Driving

22%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

110

Violations

206

47 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

19.0%

Driver OOS %

19.0%

Above nat'l avg (6.7%)

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Inspection Activity Map

18 states • 110 inspections

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Violation Summary (206 violations from latest 100 of 110 inspections)

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Violation Summary (206 violations from latest 100 of 110 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	11	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	9	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	6	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.	6	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47E	Slack adjuster defective	5	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	5	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD	False record of duty status	5	0	10	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	5	5	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP	HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed	4	4	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)	395.8(e)(1)	4	3	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47(e)	Slack adjuster defective	4	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E	Coupling device/towing methods defective	3	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C	No proof of periodic inspection	3	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured	3	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WS	Windshield condition defective	3	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E	False record of duty status	3	3	10	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	3	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner	3	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8A-ELD	Failing to keep RODS	3	3	7	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5(a)	Oil/grease leak	3	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)	Inspection/repair/maintenance - general	3	2	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-B	Steering system components worn	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60C	Glazing/window obstructions	2	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2	Operating a CMV without a CDL	2	2	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS	HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLED	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL	Lighting devices/reflectors	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS	BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E1PC	HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A	Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective	2	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)	Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service	2	2	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.53(b)	Steering system components worn	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)	Windshield condition defective	2	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25B	Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C2I-ELDUN	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV power unit number.	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.20BELDNV	Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained	1	0	3	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C2II	Driver failed to manually add the trailer number	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC	390.21TB1-MC	1	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BMAN	Steering system components worn	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSCBB	Driveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket bracket bolts or mounting hardware	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67C7V-F	Tires - other defects	1	0	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-L	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95F	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP	Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA	Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere.	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC	Frame - cracked/loose/broken	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE	License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2SLFYEMV	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD	Brake actuators/chambers defective	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT	HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41B10-MC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS	HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2IN	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H4	Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24D	ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP	Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)	1	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2IRP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-CR	Brake chamber - cracked/broken	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19	Hazard warning signal inoperable	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP	HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty	1	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM	Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4	Speeding 15+ mph over limit	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1	Speeding 1-5 mph over limit	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1	Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2	Speeding 6-10 mph over limit	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2C	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45UV	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9H	Inoperable head lamps	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BL	Brake system pressure loss	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)	Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)	No proof of periodic inspection	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)	395.3(a)(3)(i)	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(a)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30(b)(2)	395.30(b)(2)	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(e)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(4)	Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.60(a)	Unauthorized passenger on board CMV	1	0	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(k)(2)	ELD malfunction / not functional	1	1	5	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95(a)(1)	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)	Suspension defective	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8	Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)	Tire-ply or belt material exposed	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)	Inoperative/defective brakes	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)	Failing to secure vehicle equipment	1	1	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR	Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCAD-SA	Brake actuators/chambers defective	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

19.0%vs nat'l 23.4%

-4.4 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

19.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

+12.3 pts above avg

Violations / Inspection

2.06vs nat'l 1.80

+0.26 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (110 inspections)

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Inspection History (110 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Apr 2, 2026	87490294	Roadside	CO	Level 2	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	6	Details unavailable	Yes
Mar 28, 2026	87439406	ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 24, 2026	87141791	DESERT HILLS IF	CA	Level 1	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.47E, 393.53B-B, 393.60C	No
Feb 13, 2026	87063014	GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 9, 2026	87004982	OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.25B	No
Jan 28, 2026	86914799	SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 26, 2026	86898358	SOUTH HAVEN M.C.I.S. #26A	KS	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 15, 2026	86822450	SAN SIMON AZ	AZ	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.55E-B	No
Jan 14, 2026	86809143	DESERT HILLS IF	CA	Level 2	STOU SEMI-TRAILER	3	395.24C2I-ELDUN, 395.20BELDNV, 392.2-SLL	No
Jan 14, 2026	86807499	IH20 LORAINE SCALE	TX	Level 2	VNTC SEMI-TRAILER	3	383.23A2, 393.55E, 393.9	Yes
Jan 12, 2026	86785948	SAN SIMON AZ	AZ	Level 2	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	3	395.8E-HOSPD, 393.11A1-CSURR	No
Jan 10, 2026	86766574	GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 3	VANGUARD SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 3, 2026	86702775	LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 2	VANG SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 30, 2025	86695480	Roadside	TX	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	2	395.24C2II, 396.17C	No
Dec 29, 2025	86686504	DESERT HILLS IF	CA	Level 1	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	6	395.8A1-HOSP, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 392.2-SLLSOA	Yes
Dec 16, 2025	86956487	GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 14, 2025	86565126	HAMMOND LA	LA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Dec 13, 2025	86564218	GOODYEAR AZ	AZ	Level 2	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	5	396.17C-PI, 393.78A-WS, 393.95A4-EEUS	No
Dec 10, 2025	86545079	DESERT HILLS IF	CA	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLL, 390.21TB1-MC	No
Dec 4, 2025	86496723	SANDERS AZ	AZ	Level 2	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.55E-B, 393.78A-WS, 393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
Dec 4, 2025	87439851	LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 3	VANGUARD SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 4, 2025	86494208	US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE	TX	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	396.17C	No
Dec 3, 2025	86491796	GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, S	NC	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 2, 2025	86475149	HAMMOND LA	LA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	3	395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS	No
Dec 1, 2025	86466183	SAN SIMON AZ	AZ	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	5	395.8E-HOSPD, 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.9A-LFTSI	No
Nov 30, 2025	86438460	VAN BUREN AR	AR	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	396.17C-PI	No
Nov 26, 2025	86421015	MOREHEAD	KY	Level 1	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	4	393.47E, 396.5B-HWSL, 393.53BMAN	No
Nov 23, 2025	86411959	GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 2	WANC SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Nov 17, 2025	86355047	DESERT HILLS IF	CA	Level 1	VANR SEMI-TRAILER	2	396.3A1-DLDSCBB, 393.47E	Yes
Nov 14, 2025	86345452	DESERT HILLS IF	CA	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.67C7V-F, 396.5B-L, 393.11A1-LCHL	No
Oct 31, 2025	86205700	HAMMOND LA	LA	Level 3	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 27, 2025	86186121	CAJON PLATFORM SCALES	CA	Level 2	WANC SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLSR	No
Sep 30, 2025	85938250	SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 2	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	3	395.8E, 393.95F, 393.9TS	Yes
Sep 30, 2025	85926821	JOPLIN MO	MO	Level 2	STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.55E-B, 393.55C1-B	No
Sep 26, 2025	85889521	G93 SCALES	MS	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	396.17C-PI	No
Sep 15, 2025	85871158	MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF	CA	Level 1	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	7	395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 395.3A3-HOSPRNP	No
Sep 12, 2025	85777764	KEWANEE SCALE I-59 & I-20 WEST	MS	Level 1	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.47E, 396.3A1-BOS	Yes
Sep 9, 2025	85764231	CACHE CREEK SCALE	CA	Level 2	WANC SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A1	Yes
Sep 4, 2025	85687836	AIKEN SC	SC	Level 2	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.201A-FRMC, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE	Yes
Aug 29, 2025	85664613	CAJON SCALES	CA	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLL	No
Aug 25, 2025	85580957	MULBERRY AR	AR	Level 2	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	3	395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.95A1	Yes
Aug 23, 2025	85583213	SEQUOYAH POE	OK	Level 3	WANC SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 16, 2025	85518161	VAN BUREN AR	AR	Level 3	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	3	392.2-SLLSR, 392.2SLFYEMV, 395.24	No
Aug 11, 2025	85461054	DESERT HILLS IF	CA	Level 1	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	3	395.8E1PC, 393.47D2-BLTBD, 392.2-SLL	No
Jul 31, 2025	85386727	CASA GRANDE AZ	AZ	Level 3	CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 20, 2025	85273865	SEQUOYAH POE	OK	Level 3	VANR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 16, 2025	85251692	CASA GRANDE AZ	AZ	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	5	392.2-SLLMF, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 391.41B10-MC	Yes
Jul 9, 2025	85183814	LOMA CO	CO	Level 2	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	3	396.17C-PI, 395.8E1PC-OOS, 393.55E-B	No
Jul 2, 2025	85110885	COTTONDALE AL	AL	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	1	395.8E1PC	No
Jun 6, 2025	87005355	ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY	NM	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	5	393.95A, 392.2IN, 395.22H4	No

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Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

96 total · 33.3% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

DESERT HILLS IF13 · 4 OOS

SAN SIMON AZ7 · 4 OOS

GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY5 · 1 OOS

ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY4 · 2 OOS

LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY4 · 1 OOS

SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY4 · 2 OOS

HAMMOND LA3

CASTAIC IF3 · 2 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance125 · 26 OOS

Hours of Service60 · 19 OOS

Unsafe Driving40 · 1 OOS

Driver Fitness4 · 4 OOS

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Recent Crashes

17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Fatal crashes on record

Injuries

Across 5 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (17 records)

fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026

Crash History (17 records)
Date	State	Severity	Fatalities	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Aug 21, 2025	CA	TOW	0	0	FULLERTON	SR-57 NORTHBOUND	...GB8864	A STERLING FREIGHT CARRIER INC
Aug 19, 2025	TX	TOW	0	0	NOT LISTED	US 287	...NC2853	A STERLING FREIGHT CARRIER INC
May 8, 2025	CA	TOW	0	0	INDUSTRY	34.03206/-117.97766	...MD0027	A STERLING FREIGHT CARRIER INC
Apr 20, 2025	MO	TOW	0	0	NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE	IS 44	...LS0802	A STERLING FREIGHT CARRIER INC
Jan 6, 2025	CA	TOW	0	0	PERRIS	33.784402/-117.215891	...GW7024	A STERLING FREIGHT CARRIER INC
Sep 6, 2024	TX	INJURY	0	1	NOT LISTED	NOT REPORTED	...MC2558	A STERLING FREIGHT CARRIER INC
Jan 22, 2024	AL	INJURY	0	1	RURAL BALDWIN	I-10	...GW7043	A STERLING FREIGHT CARRIER INC
Oct 31, 2023	TX	TOW	0	0	SAN ANTONIO	S 3200 IH 35 S NB	...JZ5227	A STERLING FREIGHT CARRIER INC
Mar 14, 2023	SD	TOW	0	0	RURAL	US HWY 212	...GW7885	A STERLING FREIGHT CARRIER INC
Oct 29, 2022	VA	INJURY	0	1	—	RT 619	...KF5172	A STERLING FREIGHT CARRIER INC
May 14, 2022	AZ	TOW	0	0	KINGMAN	I-40@MP-75	...KF5254	A STERLING FREIGHT CARRIER INC
May 3, 2022	CA	TOW	0	0	SAN BERNARDINO	RT215/.2 MI N OF INLAND CENTER DR	...GW7885	A STERLING FREIGHT CARRIER INC
Jul 12, 2020	CA	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Mar 12, 2020	OK	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
Dec 18, 2019	PA	FATAL	2	19	—	—	—	—
Nov 26, 2014	TX	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 22, 2012	KY	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—