- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 700 days (since Jun 17, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
STERLING EXPRESS INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
STERLING EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in PHILADELPHIA, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2891084. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 25 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
STERLING EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers, based in Philadelphia, PA. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 88% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (3) and AR (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
13.3% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (35.7% of violations); top code 396.17(c) (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Volvo, Utility, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 145,028 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota (SD) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 16, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Morelos (MN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 8, 2024 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 25, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 15 | |
| Utility | 14 | |
| Kenworth | 7 | |
| Reitnouer | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (25 rows) View all 25 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87860210 | May 14, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.95F | Yes |
| 87647259 | Apr 21, 2026 | SD | 1 | TILFORD SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 3A1-BOS, 5B-HWSL, 9A-LRLI | Yes |
| 85634844 | Aug 28, 2025 | WY | 3 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11B2-S | Yes |
| 85478038 | Aug 12, 2025 | LA | 3 | HAMMOND LA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 85300565 | Jul 17, 2025 | GA | 3 | CARNESVILLE GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-INAT | No |
| 85124892 | Jul 2, 2025 | OH | 2 | MOUNT ORAB OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84943933 | Jun 6, 2025 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.3B2-HOSPDIT, 395.8K2-HOSP, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 84889942 | Jun 3, 2025 | SC | 2 | OLAR SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 84003876 | Feb 28, 2025 | TN | 3 | TAZEWELL TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 83925819 | Feb 16, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83434766 | Dec 18, 2024 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83252417 | Nov 25, 2024 | IA | 3 | ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83222493 | Nov 19, 2024 | UT | 3 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82987579 | Oct 23, 2024 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82284381 | Aug 1, 2024 | AR | 2 | CARLISLE AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 82137504 | Jul 17, 2024 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82073426 | Jul 8, 2024 | PA | 3 | pa-i79-nb-mm-134-deer-creek-twp-- |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 80610781 | Jan 12, 2024 | SD | 3 | SISSETON SD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80514375 | Dec 30, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-80 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80147769 | Nov 10, 2023 | UT | 3 | ST GEORGE PORT OF ENTRY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79482409 | Aug 22, 2023 | NM | 3 | NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79333451 | Jul 26, 2023 | TX | 2 | IH20 EB SVC RD AT IH |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.53(b), 393.9(a), 393.47(e) | No |
| 78629294 | May 13, 2023 | NM | 3 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78620530 | May 13, 2023 | OH | 2 | ROAD SIDE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78477702 | Apr 25, 2023 | IA | 3 | ia-65nb-i-35-cumming,-ia |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN0904321479 | Jul 26, 2023 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TN0300707560 | May 14, 2021 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2016 | MC971027-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN325081 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2022 | Jun 17, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | AF-100264-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2021 | Jun 17, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0039566 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2020 | Jun 17, 2021 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN259533 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 19, 2019 | Jun 17, 2020 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN239282 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2019 | Nov 19, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN239282 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2018 | Jan 16, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN239282 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3825561 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2017 | Jun 17, 2018 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3825561 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2016 | Jan 30, 2017 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 17, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 13, 2024
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Jun 17, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 17, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 17, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 19, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 24, 2019
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Jan 16, 2019
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Jan 16, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 29, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 17, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 30, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 6, 2016
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| CARLISLE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| CARNESVILLE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| HAMMOND LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| MOORHEAD MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| MOUNT ORAB OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC971027
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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