STERLING LOGISTICS CO
31-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Sterling Hts, MI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2095642
- MC
- MC731221
- Based
- Sterling Hts, MI
- Contact
- 5863238899 · sterlinglogisticsco@hotmail.com
What this carrier is
Hauling logs, poles, beams, lumber, beverages, and other: automotive, airbags, STERLING LOGISTICS CO operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator from Sterling Hts, MI. 31 power units, 19 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC731221 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 13 owned tractors, 39 owned trailers, 18 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 1,537 motor carriers operating 31 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Vehicle Maintenance at 22.6% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | 17.93 | 94.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 8 | 7.08 | 113.1% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1.74 | 57.6% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 44.20 | 22.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 1 | 0.85 | 117.6% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 31-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2095642: 42 inspections across 10 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 25, 2026 in TX.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 14 |
| Hours-of-Service | 7 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 |
| Hazmat | 1 |
| Total violations | 38 (10 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Oct 31, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with logs, poles, beams, lumber, beverages, and other: automotive, airbags on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 1,537 peer carriers operating 31 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 30 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 38 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Vehicle Maintenance is the strongest area — 22.6% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 31 power units on file.
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