Freight Carrier/broker · Taylor, MI

STERLING FREIGHT LINES INC

9850 PELHAM RD · Taylor, MI 48180

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(313) 299-2167 Tap to call
  • MC #145996
  • USDOT #678969 USDOT Active
  • 1
    Power Unit
  • 1
    Driver
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

STERLING FREIGHT LINES INC is a Taylor, MI freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-145996 and their USDOT number is 678969.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/14/2024 · last updated Oct 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/14/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 174,994 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: TX (32), NM (4), US (2), AZ (1), KY (1). Home base: Taylor, Michigan.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.14 2 Vehicle Maintenance 2.04 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 40
    Total
  • 26
    Clean
  • 14
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× SW 7
  • 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
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20012× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required4× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
STERLING FREIGHT LINES INC
9850 PELHAM RD
TAYLOR, MI 48180
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map

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