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DIVERSIFIED EXPOSITION SERVICES INC
Cullowhee, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 620067 · MC 296665
No Safety Rating
Active 20 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1995
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-296665 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 20 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 5, 2005; first granted December 13, 1995 (30 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC296665
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN413729
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
620067
MC Number
MC-296665
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 8, 1995
Authority First Granted
December 13, 1995
Authority Reinstated
December 5, 2005
Annual Mileage
116,555 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
40 Diversified Drive, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
R L Sterka
Officer 2
Pamila D Sterka
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC2
KY1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUBGHDV6JLJM7036 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 56 ft | 1GRAA56105B704778 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKBGLFG8KSKT5237 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062XKB164847 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Fruehuaf | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482F0WF472190 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | 0006907758 | ASHEVILLE NC | II | — | — | DIVERSIFIED EXPOSITION SE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FRUEHUAF |
1FUBGHDV6JLJM7036 1JJV482F0WF472190 |
NC MW4689 NC PT19486 |
| April 16, 2025 | I033C11546 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | — | — | RELIANCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKBGLFG8KSKT5237 1GRAA56105B704778 |
NC NS7583 NC CD79778 |
| November 19, 2024 | 0006701714 | US 74 NEAR NC 28S, NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUBGHDV6JLJM7036 1GRAA56105B704778 |
NC MW4689 NC CD79778 |
| October 28, 2024 | 5730000430 | VAN BUREN AR | III | — | — | PIPER AIRCRAFT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT |
1XKYD49X0JJ212685 1TTF5320372020286 |
NC MX5293 FL 8133CB |
| September 3, 2024 | CV44663911 | LONDON, KY | I | — | — | ARROW FASTEREN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKBGLFG8KSKT5237 1GRAA062XKB164847 |
NC NS7583 NC CK71177 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| RELIANCE | 1 | April 16, 2025 |
| PIPER AIRCRAFT INC | 1 | October 28, 2024 |
| ARROW FASTEREN | 1 | September 3, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2005 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 21, 2005 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| November 18, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 19, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 13, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 19, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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