STERLING OIL AND CHEMICAL CO INC
USDOT 287764 • DBA: STERLING OIL • 702 E 11 MILE, ROYAL OAK, MI, 48067
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
287,764
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2482982973
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
140,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
702 E 11 MILE, ROYAL OAK, MI, 48067
Contact
Phone: 2482982973
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jul 31, 2019
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-605125 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 1, 2019 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU008720-02 | ON FILE | Jul 31, 2019 | Oct 5, 2019 |
| STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GSP0000114-01 | ON FILE | Oct 5, 2009 | Oct 2, 2012 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU008720-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2018 | Aug 18, 2019 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU008720-02 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2018 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU008720-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2017 | Oct 5, 2018 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU008720-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2016 | Oct 5, 2017 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PCT3000179-00 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 5, 2016 |
| STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GSA0000114-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2009 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0270845 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2006 | Oct 1, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU008720-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2019 | Oct 5, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU008720-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2019 | Aug 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU008720-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU008720-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2018 | Oct 5, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU008720-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2017 | Oct 5, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PCT3000179-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2016 | Oct 5, 2016 |
| CANCEL | STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | GSA0000114-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2012 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY | GSP0000114-01 | CARGO | Oct 2, 2012 | Oct 2, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0270845 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-605125 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC605125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2019 |
| MC605125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2018 |
| MC605125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2017 |
| MC605125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2012 |
| MC605125 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 3, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC605125 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 2, 2007 | REVOKED | Oct 7, 2009 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
8
Violations
25
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.5%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
5
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 8 of 8 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 8 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (25 violations from 8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:172.328D-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle 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
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.13vs nat'l 1.80
+1.32 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 (8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | 87391546 | PORTAGEVILLE MO | MO | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 395.32B-ELDDFR, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 85868230 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | BREN SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 85672726 | I 75 S/B @ WEST RD | MI | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.25E-L, 393.9A-LIL, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 84437427 | FINDLAY OH | OH | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 83978489 | FINDLAY OH | OH | Level 2 | POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 390.21TB1-MC, 393.9A-LRLI, 172.328D-HMM | No |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 83810992 | Roadside | MI | Level 2 | HEIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.203E-CBP | No |
| Jan 5, 2024 | 80546722 | I 75 SB 21 MM | MI | Level 2 | BREN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 79095602 | ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
6 total · 16.7% OOS
2025-022026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance18 · 1 OOS
Hazardous Materials3 · 1 OOS
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
5
Crash History (5 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | E I 94 | ...682794 | STERLING OIL AND CHEMICAL CO INC |
| Dec 6, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | I-94 | ...682794 | STERLING OIL AND CHEMICAL CO INC |
| Feb 3, 2017 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2013 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2008 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 5, 2019
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 18, 2019
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 31, 2019
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 5, 2018
InsuranceInsurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 5, 2017
InsuranceInsurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 5, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 5, 2012
InsuranceInsurance cancel
STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 2, 2012
InsuranceInsurance cancel
STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Oct 1, 2009
InsuranceInsurance cancel
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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