Sterling Logistics Co is an active interstate carrier based in Sterling Hts, MI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 13 | 18 | 0 |
| Trailers | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 31 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 31 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 90% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 73% | 97% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 70% | 95% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 44% | 91% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 2 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 7, 2025 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2025 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 2.35 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.04 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1.72 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.02 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 8 states. Top state TX accounts for 50% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 93%.
+3 other states with fewer inspections
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2025 |
| IL |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| May 22, 2025 | 3922WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 22, 2025 | 3939 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 28, 2024 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |