Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 2846123 · MC-954271 · Updated Jul 17, 2026
STERLING FREIGHT SYSTEM LTD
15 power unitsavg 8 yrRegional · 6 statesBRAMPTON, ON100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-954271 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
15Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.0Avg age (yr)
2001–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 17, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 10 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2016.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 19 inspections.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo15.415.4 %
▼ 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 yr
Model years 2001–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
STERLING FREIGHT SYSTEM LTD (USDOT 2846123) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 17, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 11, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 17, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
The carrier received 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 13 vehicle-level and 18 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 17, 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 17, 2026.
It reports 15 power units and 15 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is STERLING FREIGHT SYSTEM LTD's USDOT number?
STERLING FREIGHT SYSTEM LTD's USDOT number is 2846123, and its motor carrier number is MC-954271.
Is STERLING FREIGHT SYSTEM LTD authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-17, STERLING FREIGHT SYSTEM LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is STERLING FREIGHT SYSTEM LTD's safety record?
STERLING FREIGHT SYSTEM LTD has a 15.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 19 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is STERLING FREIGHT SYSTEM LTD's fleet?
STERLING FREIGHT SYSTEM LTD operates 15 power units and 15 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is STERLING FREIGHT SYSTEM LTD based?
STERLING FREIGHT SYSTEM LTD is based in BRAMPTON, ON, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.