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STERLING FREIGHT LINES INC

USDOT 678969 • 9850 PELHAM RD, TAYLOR, MI, 48180

ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:3 active
Insurance:4 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
678,969
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
State
Michigan
Phone
3132992167
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
174,994
BOC-3 Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
Physical Address
9850 PELHAM RD, TAYLOR, MI, 48180
Contact
Phone: 3132992167

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Property Broker — Active
Active Authority
3
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
3
Insurance Policies
4 active
Latest: Oct 1, 2013
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-145996ACTIVEUnknownOct 24, 2025
Common CarrierMC-145996ACTIVEUnknownOct 24, 2025
Property BrokerMC-145996ACTIVEUnknownNov 4, 2010

Active Insurance (4)

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Active Insurance (4)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYSURETYHMB200034ON FILEOct 1, 2013Nov 1, 2025
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.CARGOMXI 93002016ON FILENov 1, 2008Nov 1, 2010
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDHMB200007ON FILEFeb 1, 2008Nov 1, 2025
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryISA H06958278ON FILENov 1, 2004Nov 1, 2006

Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYSURETYHMB200034REPLACEDNov 1, 2010Oct 1, 2013
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO0M5879REPLACEDNov 1, 2007Nov 1, 2008
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYSURETY83BSBEJ8537CANCELLEDJan 24, 2007Nov 13, 2010
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYSURETY83BSBEJ8537REPLACEDJan 24, 2007Nov 1, 2010
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPDLMB100039REPLACEDNov 1, 2006Feb 1, 2008
DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryD003A00106CANCELLEDNov 1, 2003Dec 4, 2003
DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryD003A00106REPLACEDNov 1, 2003Nov 1, 2004
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.CARGO3210829596REPLACEDDec 30, 2002Nov 1, 2007
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.CARGO3210829596CANCELLEDDec 30, 2002Dec 16, 2007
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTRK 9307045-00REPLACEDNov 1, 2002Nov 1, 2003
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO1280376REPLACEDDec 30, 2001Dec 30, 2002
SPECIALTY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary3XZ17256000REPLACEDNov 1, 2001Nov 1, 2002
GULF INSURANCE CO.BIPDGA0717421REPLACEDNov 1, 2000Nov 1, 2001
NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATIONCARGOMXX80750656REPLACEDDec 30, 1999Dec 30, 2001
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD7459279T756297CANCELLEDNov 1, 1997Dec 13, 2000
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD7459279T756297REPLACEDNov 1, 1997Nov 1, 2000
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD7XMTU-264T810-2-96REPLACEDNov 1, 1996Nov 1, 1997
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAT274100162301REPLACEDApr 20, 1995Nov 1, 1996
ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOIO 65 52 65 1CANCELLEDApr 19, 1995Jan 8, 2000
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOIMC 81 97 12CANCELLEDMay 1, 1994Jun 3, 1995
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryLTA2813135CANCELLEDMay 18, 1987Apr 20, 1995

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYHMB200007BIPDNov 1, 2025Nov 1, 2025
TERM/REPLHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYHMB200034SURETYNov 1, 2025Nov 1, 2025
TERM/REPLHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYHMB200034SURETYOct 1, 2013Oct 1, 2013
TERM/CANCLHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY83BSBEJ8537SURETYNov 13, 2010Nov 13, 2010
TERM/REPLHARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY83BSBEJ8537SURETYNov 1, 2010Nov 1, 2010
TERM/REPLFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MXI 93002016CARGONov 1, 2010Nov 1, 2010
TERM/REPLHARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.0M5879CARGONov 1, 2008Nov 1, 2008
TERM/REPLLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLMB100039BIPDFeb 1, 2008Feb 1, 2008
TERM/CANCLUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.3210829596CARGODec 16, 2007Dec 16, 2007
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.3210829596CARGONov 1, 2007Nov 1, 2007
TERM/REPLACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYISA H06958278BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2006Nov 1, 2006
TERM/REPLDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D003A00106BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2004Nov 1, 2004
CANCELDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D003A00106BIPD/PrimaryDec 4, 2003Dec 4, 2003
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK 9307045-00BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2003Nov 1, 2003
TERM/REPLLEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY1280376CARGODec 30, 2002Dec 30, 2002
TERM/REPLSPECIALTY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY3XZ17256000BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2002Nov 1, 2002
TERM/REPLNATIONAL SURETY CORPORATIONMXX80750656CARGODec 30, 2001Dec 30, 2001
TERM/REPLGULF INSURANCE CO.GA0717421BIPDNov 1, 2001Nov 1, 2001
TERM/CANCLTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY7459279T756297BIPDDec 13, 2000Dec 13, 2000
TERM/REPLTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY7459279T756297BIPDNov 1, 2000Nov 1, 2000
CANCELACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYIO 65 52 65 1CARGOJan 8, 2000Jan 8, 2000
TERM/REPLTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY7XMTU-264T810-2-96BIPDNov 1, 1997Nov 1, 1997
TERM/REPLLIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.AT274100162301BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 1996Nov 1, 1996
CANCELTHE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.IMC 81 97 12CARGOJun 3, 1995Jun 3, 1995
CANCELTHE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.LTA2813135BIPD/PrimaryApr 20, 1995Apr 20, 1995

Authority Action History (16 events)

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Authority Action History (16 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC145996CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 6, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 24, 2025
MC145996COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 6, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 24, 2025
MC145996BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 18, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 4, 2010
MC145996COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 19, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 23, 2007
MC145996PROPERTY BROKERGRANTEDJan 31, 2007—Unknown
MC145996COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 8, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 6, 2005
MC145996CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 8, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 6, 2005
MC145996COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 15, 2000DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 4, 2000
MC145996MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 29, 1995—Unknown
MC145996MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 29, 1995—Unknown
MC145996COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 20, 1995DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC145996CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 20, 1995DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC145996COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 27, 1989DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC145996MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 30, 1987TRANSFERREDAug 6, 1995
MC145996MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREJECTEDMay 20, 1982—Unknown
MC145996MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMay 12, 1980TRANSFERREDAug 6, 1995

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
19
Violations
21
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
10.5%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
19

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
4
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 19 of 19 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 19 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (21 violations from 19 inspections)

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Violation Summary (21 violations from 19 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8F08I395.8F08I10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIWFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2AUOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missing11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
10.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.11vs nat'l 1.80
-0.69 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 (19 inspections)

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Inspection History (19 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 4, 202687228157RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 4, 202687225101LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 24, 202687192067IH-35 MILE MARKER 18TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 13, 202687068364RoadsideTXLevel 2TRAI SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 4, 202686968064482M TX79 LOOPTXLevel 2HYUN SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 21, 202686867577574M US277TXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.11, 393.78No
Dec 9, 202586531168RoadsideTXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Nov 27, 202586445803388M US90TXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.60C, 395.8F08INo
Oct 29, 202586199330482M TX79 LOOPTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11No
Oct 1, 202585953454RoadsideTXLevel 2UTBC SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Aug 18, 202585544893IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 2HYUN SEMI-TRAILER3393.45DLPC, 393.47A, 396.5B-HWSLIWYes
Jul 14, 202585224736IH35 SB MM 324TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jun 18, 20258505184219978 US83TXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
May 1, 202584567539RoadsideTXLevel 2STRI SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Mar 3, 202584013883VERONAKYLevel 3STEM SEMI-TRAILER1392.2AUNo
Feb 24, 202583971172LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 4, 202583829449I-35 NB MILE MARKERTXLevel 2UTBC SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 3, 202583842251IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 2STRI SEMI-TRAILER8393.9, 393.11TL, 393.205CYes
Feb 2, 20258382928215000 HORIZON BLVDTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4390.21(a), 393.95A, 396.5BNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

19 total · 10.5% OOS
2025-022026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY2
IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE2 · 2 OOS
482M TX79 LOOP2
388M US901
574M US2771
I-35 NB MILE MARKER1
IH-35 MILE MARKER 181
VERONA1

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
19
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
9
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
17

Crash History (19 records)

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Crash History (19 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 12, 2025TXTOW00AUSTINN 5800 IH 35 HWY...GB7995STERLING FREIGHT LINES INC
Feb 12, 2025TXINJURY01NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...LP9239STERLING FREIGHT LINES INC
Feb 25, 2013KYINJURY01————
May 18, 2010ILTOW00————
Jun 25, 2008OHTOW00————
Sep 12, 2007ARINJURY01————
Mar 3, 2006KYFATAL12————
Jun 13, 2004GATOW00————
May 1, 2004OHINJURY01————
Oct 15, 2002NJTOW00————
Mar 1, 2002OHTOW00————
Jan 31, 2002KYTOW00————
Aug 14, 2001KYTOW00————
Mar 13, 2001KYTOW00————
Mar 3, 2001KYTOW00————
Sep 23, 1999KYTOW00————
Mar 9, 1999OHFATAL11————
Sep 11, 1997PAINJURY01————
Sep 9, 1997MIINJURY01————

Compliance Timeline

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

Nov 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Nov 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • SURETY
Oct 24, 2025
Authority
Contract Carrier authority active
Docket MC-145996
Oct 24, 2025
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-145996
Mar 12, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 12, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 1, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY • SURETY
Feb 25, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 13, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • SURETY
Nov 4, 2010
Authority
Property Broker authority active
Docket MC-145996
Nov 1, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY • SURETY
Nov 1, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
May 18, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 1, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jun 25, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 1, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD
Dec 16, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Nov 1, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Sep 12, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 1, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 3, 2006
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 2 injuries
Nov 1, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 13, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 1, 2004
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 4, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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AuthorityMC-145996 Certificate
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AuthorityMC-145996 Certificate
Common Carrier — Download free PDF
AuthorityMC-145996 Certificate
Property Broker — Download free PDF
Crashes19 crash records
FMCSA Crash File
Inspections19 inspection records
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StationLORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY
2 inspections at this station
Station482M TX79 LOOP
2 inspections at this station
StationIH35 NB DEVINE SCALE
2 inspections at this station
BOC-3 AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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