FMCSA Carrier Profile
STERLING FREIGHT LINES INC
Taylor, MI
Active
Authority Active
Broker
No Safety Rating
Active 19 yrs, 6 mo
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$75,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
1st pct · 33 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC145996
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Merchants Bonding Company (mutual), since November 1, 2025
Authority Age
19 yrs, 6 mo
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 19 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $75,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 33 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC145996
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 101581877
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT47900A
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy ILM0700378
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
678969
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 14, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 4, 1997
Authority Granted
January 31, 2007
Annual Mileage
174,994 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
9850 Pelham Rd, Taylor, MI 48180
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
N E Klein
Officer 2
N S Klein
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Safety Percentile
1st percentile
vs. peer carriers
✓ Below FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
33
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
30
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate23.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (33)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGLD58FSGB7995 | 0 | Clean |
| October 29, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X0GD307966 | 1 | Passed |
| April 29, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUGGLBG3BSAW7152 | 2 | Passed |
| November 27, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJGBDV5ALAN6481 | 1 | Passed |
| February 24, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR3LSLR0399 | 0 | Clean |
| February 24, 2025 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKAA49X5DJ288031 | 0 | Clean |
| June 23, 2026 | TX | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZAPR5NN401177 | 0 | Clean |
| May 21, 2026 | NM | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDZAPR6LN315129 | 0 | Clean |
| January 21, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X6KJ248902 | 2 | Passed |
| April 21, 2026 | TX | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EG9KN898969 | 0 | Clean |
| June 19, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJGLBG2BSBC3731 | 1 | Passed |
| June 18, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSDJAPR4EN761810 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 33 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX27
NM3
AZ1
KY1
US1
Equipment on Record (47)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3AKJGLD58FSGB7995 | Frht | 4 | 1 |
| 1UYVS2532FP133844 | Util | 3 | — |
| 1XKYD48X5LJ297673 | Kw | 3 | — |
| 1FUGGLBG3BSAW7152 | Frht | 2 | — |
| 1FUJGLBG2BSBC3731 | Frht | 2 | — |
| 1S12E9531CE526026 | Trai | 2 | 1 |
| 1S12E953XEE529090 | Trai | 2 | — |
| 1UYVS2532FP133830 | Util | 2 | — |
| 1UYVS2539FP202609 | Utility Tr | 2 | — |
| 1XKYD49X4KJ240300 | Kw | 2 | — |
Showing 10 of 47 units
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| November 23, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 31, 2007 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| January 31, 2007 | Active GRANTED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 6, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 7, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 1995 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 29, 1995 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 6, 1995 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo | Cancellation Pending | |
| Broker's Surety Bond | Cancellation Pending | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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