Freight Carrier · Montrose, CO

STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC

12125 5975 RD · Montrose, CO 81403

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #924660
  • USDOT #2777033 USDOT Active
  • 11
    Power Units
  • 12
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC is a Montrose, CO freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Colorado. This company has 11 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-924660 and their USDOT number is 2777033.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/26/2025 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/26/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,014,689 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 15 states over the past 24 months: CO (3), IA (3), OH (2), CA (2), IL (1), NM (1), GA (1), MS (1), MD (1), OR (1), UT (1), AR (1), +3 more. Home base: Montrose, Colorado.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 18.2% 23.4% Driver 12% 6.7% Hazmat 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.83 5 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 2.75 4 Vehicle Maintenance 7.21 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.08 1

Inspection Summary

  • 21
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status OOS×1 SW 5
  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV SW 5
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45B3-BAir Brake - Hose/tubing contacting exhaust system SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC
12125 5975 RD
MONTROSE, CO 81403
Mailing Address
STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC
PO BOX 350
FIRESTONE, CO 80520

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