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Carrier profile · USDOT 2891084 · MC-971027 · Updated 07/07/2026

STERLING EXPRESS INC

7 power unitsavg 8.9 yrMulti-region · 11 statesPHILADELPHIA, PA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-971027 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.9Avg age (yr)
2013–2021 · vPIC
Call dispatch(215) 618-6083Email dispatchsterlingexpressinc@gmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-07

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority10 yr active
since 2016
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

7 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.9 yr

Model years 2013–2021 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

10 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 10-yr authority, 40% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is STERLING EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is STERLING EXPRESS INC safe to load? STERLING EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2891084, MC-971027) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in PHILADELPHIA, PA, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers. Operating authority has been active 10 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 22 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 40.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-07.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-07
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Frequently asked

What is STERLING EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

STERLING EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 2891084, and its motor carrier number is MC-971027.

Is STERLING EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-07, STERLING EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is STERLING EXPRESS INC's safety record?

STERLING EXPRESS INC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 22 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).

How big is STERLING EXPRESS INC's fleet?

STERLING EXPRESS INC operates 7 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is STERLING EXPRESS INC based?

STERLING EXPRESS INC is based in PHILADELPHIA, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.