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Carrier profile · USDOT 2777033 · MC-924660 · Updated 07/09/2026

STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC

6 power unitsavg 14.4 yrMulti-region · 15 statesMONTROSE, CO
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-924660 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linkssterlingautocarriers.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
13 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(970) 787-6697Email dispatchaccounting@sterlingautocarriers.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-09

Review before loading

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority11 yr active
since 2015
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.0%
▲ 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

6 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

14.4 yr

Model years 1997–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

11 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2015 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 11-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC safe to work with?

Is STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC safe to load? STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC (USDOT 2777033, MC-924660) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in MONTROSE, CO, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers. Operating authority has been active 11 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 41 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 25.0% (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 (81/100), with the leading concern: driver out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-09.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-09
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Frequently asked

What is STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC's USDOT number?

STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC's USDOT number is 2777033, and its motor carrier number is MC-924660.

Is STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-09, STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC's safety record?

STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 41 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC's fleet?

STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC operates 6 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC based?

STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC is based in MONTROSE, CO, with roadside inspections recorded across 15 states.