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STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC

USDOT 2777033 • 12125 5975 RD, MONTROSE, CO, 81403

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,777,033
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Colorado
Phone
8775665855
Email
CANDACETAYLOR@STERLINGAUTOCARRIERS
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
MCS-150 Mileage
1,014,689
BOC-3 Agent
OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.
Physical Address
12125 5975 RD, MONTROSE, CO, 81403
Mailing Address
PO BOX 350, FIRESTONE, CO, 80520
Contact
Phone: 8775665855

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Sep 10, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-924660ACTIVEUnknownJun 3, 2021
Common CarrierMC-924660ACTIVEUnknownJun 3, 2021

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAI-100182-00ON FILESep 10, 2022Sep 10, 2023

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN292911REPLACEDJun 25, 2021Sep 10, 2022
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN225692CANCELLEDSep 10, 2017Jun 25, 2021
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2661450REPLACEDSep 21, 2015Sep 10, 2017
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2661450REPLACEDSep 10, 2015Sep 21, 2015
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2661450REPLACEDSep 10, 2015Sep 10, 2015
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2615380REPLACEDAug 15, 2015Aug 12, 2015
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2615380REPLACEDAug 12, 2015Sep 10, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLPROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANYAI-100182-00BIPD/PrimarySep 10, 2023Sep 10, 2023
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN292911BIPD/PrimarySep 10, 2022Sep 10, 2022
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN225692BIPD/PrimaryJun 25, 2021Jun 25, 2021
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2661450BIPD/PrimarySep 10, 2017Sep 10, 2017
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2661450BIPD/PrimarySep 21, 2015Sep 21, 2015
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2615380BIPD/PrimarySep 10, 2015Sep 10, 2015
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2661450BIPD/PrimarySep 10, 2015Sep 10, 2015
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2615380BIPD/PrimaryAug 12, 2015Aug 12, 2015

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC924660COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 1, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 3, 2021
MC924660CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 1, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 3, 2021
MC924660MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 18, 2015—Unknown
MC924660MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 18, 2015—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
72%

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

Inspections
40
Violations
46
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.5%
Driver OOS %
10.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
12
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

4
May
2
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
3
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 40 of 40 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

21 states • 40 inspections

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Violation Summary (46 violations from 40 inspections)

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Violation Summary (46 violations from 40 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8K2Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B3-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFYOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2)390.21T(b)(2)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51(a)CDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
10.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+3.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.15vs nat'l 1.80
-0.65 below avg

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

Inspection History (40 inspections)

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Inspection History (40 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 8, 20268724295257ILLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8K2Yes
Feb 15, 202687057756FORT COLLINS COCOLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B3-BYes
Jan 2, 202686708116HWY 63, MARK,IOWAIALevel 3KENT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Dec 22, 202586641145LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 30, 202586218175MARIETTA GAGALevel 3KENT INDUS SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLFCNo
Oct 17, 202586087408LEWIS CENTER OHOHLevel 3KENTUCKY SEMI-TRAILER3395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLFY, 396.17C-PIYes
Sep 4, 20258569432228 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCAIALevel 2KENT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Sep 4, 202585712223DIBERVILLEMSLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 2, 202585652314WARWICK MDMDLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LTSIYes
Jul 17, 202585241220WOODBURN ORORLevel 1KENTUCKY SEMI-TRAILER4393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.53B-BNo
Jul 17, 202585262251ST. GEORGE UTUTLevel 3KENTUCKY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jun 14, 202584968544NORTH LITTLE ROCK ARARLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2395.3A2-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLS3No
Jun 3, 202584849596MOUNT SINAI NYNYLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 27, 202584809168DUMONT COCOLevel 3KENTUCKY SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Apr 10, 20258437569095NCLevel 3KENT SEMI-TRAILER1392.16No
Feb 13, 202583877916WILMINGTON OHOHLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60DNo
Oct 30, 202483076719CORDELIA IFCALevel 1KENT SEMI-TRAILER4396.3A1-BALAC, 393.47E, 393.53BYes
Oct 9, 202482867564LONDONKYLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 21, 20248273419201 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVILIALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 21, 202482513446GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2KENT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jun 17, 202481887929ST. GEORGE UTUTLevel 2KENTUCKY SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jun 10, 202481842910I-64ILLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8No
May 29, 202481750329I80 EB MM 194 GREENE TWP - EASPALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75(c)No
May 23, 20248172235177 SNCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 21, 202481688863CORDELIA IFCALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 6, 202481750581US-0290 IN HARRIS CO. (706-738TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3392.82(a)(1), 393.11, 393.95(f)No
Apr 26, 202481503152EHRENBERG POEAZLevel 3KENTUCKY SEMI-TRAILER1390.21T(b)(2)No
Apr 10, 202481324985WARREN ININLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 393.9(a)Yes
Mar 11, 202481122862BUCKEYE AZAZLevel 3KENTUCKY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLFCNo
Mar 6, 202481048681RoadsideILLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Feb 8, 202480867761BUCKEYE AZAZLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jan 21, 202480657270LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2KENT SEMI-TRAILER2393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a)Yes
Jan 15, 202480627426SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 24, 202380237988I-26 WB ROADSIDESCLevel 3KENT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Oct 23, 202380476771ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3KENT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Sep 11, 202379642536(SB) I-69INLevel 2KENT SEMI-TRAILER1383.51(a)Yes
Aug 27, 202379519848I-80ILLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 9, 202379378726LYMANWYLevel 3KENT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 7, 202379355975WENDOVER PORT OF ENTRY EASTBOUUTLevel 1MONST SEMI-TRAILER5393.48(a), 393.45, 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Jul 4, 202379066681DONNER PASS IFCALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

27 total · 18.5% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

ST. GEORGE UT2
CORDELIA IF2 · 1 OOS
LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY2 · 1 OOS
BUCKEYE AZ2
GRAPEVINE IF1
DUMONT CO1
EHRENBERG POE1
FORT COLLINS CO1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 22, 2019PAINJURY01————
Oct 10, 2019NVTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 10, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 10, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 25, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 3, 2021
Authority
Contract Carrier authority active
Docket MC-924660
Jun 3, 2021
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-924660
Nov 22, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 10, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 10, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 21, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 10, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 10, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 12, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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Crashes2 crash records
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Inspections40 inspection records
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StationLORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY
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StationST. GEORGE UT
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StationCORDELIA IF
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