Sterling Freight Lines INC Safety Record
DOT# 678969 · Taylor, MI 48180 · 3132992167
Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/04/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Sterling Freight Lines INC (DOT# 678969) in Taylor, Michigan has 19 inspections on record with 21 violations and a 31.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 21 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 19 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 02/24/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 02/13/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 12/09/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 11/27/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 10/29/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 10/01/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-MAR-25 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12-FEB-25 | TX | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Rli Insurance Company | N/A |
| SURETY | Merchants Bonding Company ( Mutual) | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.