STERLING LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 2366116 • 140 MAIN STREET, HECTOR, MN, 55342
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-811329 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 17, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP40397A | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2018 | Jul 6, 2020 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP40397A | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM023477-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 2017 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM023477-01 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 1, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM023477-01 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2017 | Nov 14, 2017 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0001034484 | REPLACED | Nov 10, 2014 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0001034484 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 31, 2012 | Nov 10, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP40397A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2020 | Jul 6, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP40397A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM023477-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM023477-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM023477-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2017 | Nov 14, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0001034484 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 |
| NAMECHG | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0001034484 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2014 | Nov 10, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-811329 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC811329 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2020 |
| MC811329 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 22, 2018 |
| MC811329 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2017 |
| MC811329 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 2, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC811329 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 31, 2013 | REVOKED | Nov 10, 2014 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
14 states • 81 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from 81 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 22 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (81 inspections)
Showing 50 of 81
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | OTTUMWA | 125TH AVE | ...859848 | STERLING LOGISTICS LLC |
| Aug 21, 2020 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2016 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2014 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records