Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
7 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Sterling Express IncUSDOT 2891084PHILADELPHIA, PA
Carrier profile
Sterling Express Inc
- USDOT
- 2891084
- MC
- 971027
Inspected in 12 jurisdictionsPHILADELPHIA, PA
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
7Reported power
6 seen in inspections
7Trailers seen
Inspection records
8.9Avg age (yr)
2013–2021 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.40% of vehicle inspections out of service · 14.3% of driver inspections out of service
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
7Reported power
6 seen in inspections
7Trailers seen
Inspection records
8.9Avg age (yr)
2013–2021 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
8.9 yr
Model years 2013–2021. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
10 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2016. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
3 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
STERLING EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2891084) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 17, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 14 driver-level — across 12 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It reports 7 power units and 7 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 16, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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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?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. STERLING EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
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 23 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (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 12 jurisdictions.