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Carrier profile · USDOT 2891084 · MC-971027 · Updated Jul 7, 2026
STERLING EXPRESS INC
7 power unitsavg 8.9 yrMulti-region · 11 statesPHILADELPHIA, PA74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-971027 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.9Avg age (yr)
2013–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 7, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.9 yr
Model years 2013–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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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 refreshed Jul 7, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 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 as of Jul 7, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 7, 2026.
The carrier received 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 14 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 7, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 7, 2026.
It reports 7 power units and 7 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 16, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 7, 2026.
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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 Jul 7, 2026, 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 50.0% 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 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 11 states.
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