STERLING AUTO CARRIERS INC
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12125 5975 RD
MONTROSE, CO 81403-8185 - 6
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
As part of FMCSA’s IT modernization strategy, we are in the process of merging our data platforms to make it easier for you to find the information you need. During this transition, please refer to the links below for additional information about this carrier.
- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
- If you are a motor carrier looking for your Inspection Selection System (ISS) value, log in to the FMCSA Portal.
BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending September 25, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
| On-Road Performance | ||||||
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| 3.96 | Not Public | 3.51 | 7.11 | 0 | Not Public | 0.11 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
10.6
Combination Carrier
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Not Public |
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4
11-20 relevant driver inspections
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7
5
5-10 relevant vehicle inspections
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19
0
No Safety Event Grouping
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Not Public |
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1
11-20 relevant driver inspections
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| Investigation Results | ||||||
| No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | N/A | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | Not Public | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered |
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Violation Summary
Violations: 24
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
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| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLFY | State/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 1 | 0 | 4 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| 395.20BELDNV | HOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV | 1 | 0 | 5 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (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 | 2 | 0 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | 5 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8(e)(1)PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8(k)(2) | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | 5 | HOS Compliance |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | Driver Fitness |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45B3-B | Air Brake - Hose/tubing contacting exhaust system | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 19
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 6/4/2026 | CO0688440809 | CO | 123XBG | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 395.20BELDNV HOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV | 5 | ||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | ||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD HOS (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 Tim | 7 | ||||||
| 395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 7 | ||||||
| 3/8/2026 | IL5008550035 | IL | CDWP41 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 395.8(k)(2) Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status (OOS) | 5 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 2/15/2026 | CO1702110865 | CO | CDWP41 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.45B3-B Air Brake - Hose/tubing contacting exhaust system | 4 | ||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 1/2/2026 | IA000P16C4SX | IA | 759XBF | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | ||||||
| 12/22/2025 | NM3862P9W7V5 | NM | 255XAY | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 10/30/2025 | GA1370000073 | GA | CDWP41 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely | 5 | ||||||
| 10/17/2025 | OH1358000035 | OH | DLK161 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLFY State/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way | 5 | ||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS) | 5 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 9/4/2025 | IA000P1526RB | IA | 123XBG | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 9/4/2025 | MS6643028326 | MS | BLDQ44 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 9/2/2025 | MD0261C00268 | MD | DLJ936 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 7/17/2025 | ORAW36280115 | OR | 255XAY | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | ||||||
| 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 3 | ||||||
| 393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | ||||||
| 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | ||||||
| 7/17/2025 | UT25WC001605 | UT | BLDQ44 | CO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | |
| 6/14/2025 | AR7080000808 | AR | R738533 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 7 | ||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD HOS (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 Tim | 7 | ||||||
| 6/3/2025 | NY0L84000953 | NY | 255XAY | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 5/27/2025 | CO1749370024 | CO | DLK399 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 4/10/2025 | NC0006747166 | NC | BECR62 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | ||||||
| 2/13/2025 | OH3253000178 | OH | BUSE92 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | 1 | ||||||
| 10/30/2024 | CANCAT004875 | CA | R738533 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 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 fail (OOS) | 1 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | ||||||
| 393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | ||||||
| 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | ||||||
| 10/9/2024 | KYCV44624588 | KY | 123XBG | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 0
This carrier has no crashes to display.
Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 0
This carrier has no crashes to display.
Investigation Results
Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
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*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.
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As part of FMCSA’s IT modernization strategy, we are in the process of merging our data platforms to make it easier for you to find the information you need. During this transition, please refer to the links below for additional information about this carrier.
- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
- If you are a motor carrier looking for your Inspection Selection System (ISS) value, log in to the FMCSA Portal.
Enforcement Cases
(Six years as of 10/06/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )
No penalties found
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