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Carrier profile · USDOT 267922 · MC-173349 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
STERLING EXPRESS LTD
20 power unitsavg 11 yrRegional · 7 statesVALPARAISO, IN81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-173349 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
20Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.0Avg age (yr)
2004–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 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 above average
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USDOT registration4040 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.333.3 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal55
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11 yr
Model years 2004–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
STERLING EXPRESS LTD (USDOT 267922) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. effective Apr 1, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% 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 — 6 vehicle-level and 13 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 20 power units and 20 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 24, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 7, 1994 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is STERLING EXPRESS LTD's USDOT number?
STERLING EXPRESS LTD's USDOT number is 267922, and its motor carrier number is MC-173349.
Is STERLING EXPRESS LTD authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, STERLING EXPRESS LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is STERLING EXPRESS LTD's safety record?
STERLING EXPRESS LTD has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 21 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is STERLING EXPRESS LTD's fleet?
STERLING EXPRESS LTD operates 20 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is STERLING EXPRESS LTD based?
STERLING EXPRESS LTD is based in VALPARAISO, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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