Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
3 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 419542 · MC-498644 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
STERLING SMITH
DBA STERLING SMITH TRUCKING
3 power unitsRICHMOND, VA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-498644 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Not yet decoded
Carrier verification summary for STERLING SMITH
STERLING SMITH (USDOT 419542) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jun 13, 2026.
STERLING SMITH (USDOT 419542) holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
STERLING SMITH (USDOT 419542) has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Feb 20, 2014 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
STERLING SMITH (USDOT 419542) has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
STERLING SMITH (USDOT 419542) reports 3 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 13, 2025.
STERLING SMITH (USDOT 419542) has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNo inspection history despite active fleet
Watch · 2
No inspection history despite active fleetAn established carrier reporting 3 power units has no roadside inspections — a common shell/paper-carrier signal.Not enough inspection history to rateNo federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. There is no recent safety record to judge this carrier on — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
USDOT registration3535 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo—
No inspections · 24 moCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Frequently asked
What is STERLING SMITH's USDOT number?
STERLING SMITH's USDOT number is 419542, and its motor carrier number is MC-498644.
Is STERLING SMITH authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, STERLING SMITH is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
How big is STERLING SMITH's fleet?
STERLING SMITH operates 3 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is STERLING SMITH based?
STERLING SMITH is based in RICHMOND, VA.
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