Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 3575088 · MC-1205605 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
STERLING DRY BULK LLC
10 power unitsavg 9.4 yrLocal · 2 statesWEST END, NC93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1205605 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.4Avg age (yr)
2007–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration55 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.4 yr
Model years 2007–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
STERLING DRY BULK LLC (USDOT 3575088) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 26, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 13 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 7 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 7, 2024.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is STERLING DRY BULK LLC's USDOT number?
STERLING DRY BULK LLC's USDOT number is 3575088, and its motor carrier number is MC-1205605.
Is STERLING DRY BULK LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, STERLING DRY BULK LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is STERLING DRY BULK LLC's safety record?
STERLING DRY BULK LLC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is STERLING DRY BULK LLC's fleet?
STERLING DRY BULK LLC operates 10 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is STERLING DRY BULK LLC based?
STERLING DRY BULK LLC is based in WEST END, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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