FMCSA Carrier Profile
STERLING OIL AND CHEMICAL CO INC
DBA: Sterling Oil
Royal Oak, MI
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 16 yrs
Authority
Active
MC-605125 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC605125
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
GuideOne Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 62P100451-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
287764
MC Number
MC-605125
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 19, 1987
Authority Reinstated
August 3, 2010
Annual Mileage
140,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
702 E 11 Mile, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Graham Eddelston
Officer 2
Laura Eddleston
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Out-of-Service Rate
14.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
16.7%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 32nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPFDB9X71N535484 | 1 | Passed |
| March 23, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPFDB9X71N535484 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| September 19, 2025 | MI | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPFDB9X71N535484 | 8 | Passed |
| September 2, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X34D830586 | 3 | Passed |
| April 16, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP7DB9X46D889027 | 0 | Clean |
| February 24, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP7DB9X46D889027 | 1 | Passed |
| February 6, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X87D682794 | 0 | Clean |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dusk · Wet |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI4
OH2
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Tank
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDB9X71N535484 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMS34435F1007374 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7DB9X46D889027 | 2 | — |
| Bren | — | 10BEA92WX3F0B4395 | 1 | — |
| Bren | — | 10BGS5210EF006963 | 1 | — |
| Frueh | — | 1H4T0432XDK002901 | 1 | — |
| Polar Mfg. | — | 1PMA24520G5014876 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X34D830586 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X87D682794 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 47 ft | 5HTNB476537L67078 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 27, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 27, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 11, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 3, 2010 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 3, 2010 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 7, 2009 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| September 4, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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