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Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 287764 · MC-605125 · Updated Jul 3, 2026
Sterling Oil and Chemical Co Inc
DBA STERLING OIL
7 power unitsavg 17.8 yrRegional · 3 statesROYAL OAK, MI100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-605125 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
17.8Avg age (yr)
2001–2016 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 3, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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 39 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1987.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 9 inspections.
USDOT registration3939 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
17.8 yr
Model years 2001–2016 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
STERLING OIL AND CHEMICAL CO INC (USDOT 287764) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 5, 2019 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 3, 2026.
It reports 7 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 8, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 20, 2007 in the federal record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is STERLING OIL AND CHEMICAL CO INC's USDOT number?
STERLING OIL AND CHEMICAL CO INC's USDOT number is 287764, and its motor carrier number is MC-605125.
Is STERLING OIL AND CHEMICAL CO INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 3, 2026, STERLING OIL AND CHEMICAL CO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is STERLING OIL AND CHEMICAL CO INC's safety record?
STERLING OIL AND CHEMICAL CO INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is STERLING OIL AND CHEMICAL CO INC's fleet?
STERLING OIL AND CHEMICAL CO INC operates 7 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is STERLING OIL AND CHEMICAL CO INC based?
STERLING OIL AND CHEMICAL CO INC is based in ROYAL OAK, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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