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STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC

12125 5975 RD · Montrose, CO 81403

Authorized: Property
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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 property 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 May 12, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 16 states over the past 24 months: IA (3), CA (3), IL (2), CO (2), OH (2), UT (2), NC (2), NM (1), GA (1), MS (1), MD (1), OR (1), +4 more. Home base: Montrose, Colorado.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 1 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 4.41 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.16 4 Vehicle Maintenance 6.05 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 1

Inspection Summary

  • 25
    Total
  • 12
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 21 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× 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.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Hours of Service 2

  • 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 Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.45B3-BAir Brake - Hose/tubing contacting exhaust system1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× 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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