STERLING EXPRESS LTD
USDOT 267922 • 101 WEST US HWY 6, VALPARAISO, IN, 46385
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 1001007147 | ON FILE | Jan 29, 2020 | Nov 5, 2020 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5008982 | ON FILE | Dec 25, 2018 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-9507L096-TIL-10 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2018 |
Insurance History (28 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5008982 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2018 | Dec 25, 2018 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5008982 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2018 | Sep 11, 2018 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8006524 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5001132 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2016 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 362046 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 1001007147 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 29, 2020 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 360869 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 358686 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | SURETY | MC173349 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CTP356365 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 354522 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 357931 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 357931 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 349906 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 349906 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 346620 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2007 | Apr 1, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 346620 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2007 | Apr 1, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 343746 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 343746 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 90088 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2006 | Feb 22, 2012 |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 8392953 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2004 | Feb 22, 2006 |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 8392953 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2003 | Feb 22, 2003 |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 8392953 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2003 | Feb 21, 2004 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 333166 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1997 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 333166 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1997 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | REPLACED | Feb 11, 1993 | Feb 22, 2003 | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 322016 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 1991 | Apr 1, 1997 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 322016 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 1991 | Apr 1, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 5008982 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1001007147 | SURETY | Nov 5, 2020 | Nov 5, 2020 |
| CANCEL | U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1001007147 | SURETY | Jan 29, 2020 | Jan 29, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 5008982 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 25, 2018 | Dec 25, 2018 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-9507L096-TIL-10 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 5008982 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2018 | Sep 11, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | 8006524 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 5001132 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 362046 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 360869 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | MC173349 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 358686 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CTP356365 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | 90088 | SURETY | Feb 22, 2012 | Feb 22, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 354522 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 357931 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 357931 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 349906 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 349906 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 346620 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 346620 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 343746 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2007 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 343746 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2007 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 333166 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 333166 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 8392953 | SURETY | Feb 22, 2006 | Feb 22, 2006 |
| CANCEL | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 8392953 | SURETY | Feb 21, 2004 | Feb 21, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | — | SURETY | Feb 22, 2003 | Feb 22, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 8392953 | SURETY | Feb 22, 2003 | Feb 22, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 322016 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 1997 | Apr 1, 1997 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 322016 | CARGO | Apr 1, 1997 | Apr 1, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-173349 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (40 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC173349 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2020 |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2018 |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2018 |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2016 |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2016 |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2015 |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2015 |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2014 |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2014 |
| MC173349 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2013 |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2013 |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2013 |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2012 |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2012 |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2011 |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2011 |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2010 |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2010 |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2009 |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2009 |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2008 |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2008 |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2007 |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2007 |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2006 |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2006 |
| MC173349 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2006 |
| MC173349 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2005 |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2005 |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2005 |
| MC173349 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 1993 | REVOKED | Nov 4, 2020 |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 1, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 1, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC173349 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 15, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC173349 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC173349 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC173349 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 29, 1986 | — | Unknown |
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
11 states • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (14 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.120 | Cargo securement - metal coils | 3 | 3 | 7 | 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: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:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (20 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HIGHLAND(LAKE) | US41 / INDIANAPOLIS BLVD | ...898331 | STERLING EXPRESS LTD |
| Aug 7, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | TREE SPRING | STATE RD 63 | ...NB8143 | STERLING EXPRESS LTD |
| Jan 20, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WARSAW | US HWY 30 | ...W30653 | STERLING EXPRESS LTD |
| Jun 12, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURNS HARBOR(PORTER) | OLD PORTER ROAD | ...NC6277 | STERLING EXPRESS LTD |
| Apr 16, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 24, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2015 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2014 | FL | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2014 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2011 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2007 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2006 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2006 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2006 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2006 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2005 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2005 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2004 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2002 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2001 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2001 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2001 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2000 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
59 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 59 events