VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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STERLING LOGISTICS COMPANY
USDOT 2095642 · MC731221 · EIN 27-3926349 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
6565 COTTER AVE, STERLING HTS, MI, 48314
(586) 323-8899 · STELA DOBREANU
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
31 / 19
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 141
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA250187 · eff 12/07/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance80 pts
Unsafe Driving57 pts
Other4 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 8 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 4 | |
| 393.67C7V-F | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 |
Most inspected states
TX11
MO3
KY2
LA2
IL2
NY1
SC1
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.77 | 1.68 | ≈19–26% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.50 | 1.55 | ≈13–17% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-05. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 56% · Speeding 32% · Seat belt 12%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 73% (1 OOS) · Brakes 20% · Other 4%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 10 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 50%
393.75B-TFV ×2, 393.67C7V-F
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.125).
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.328).
3. Other1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLS1
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders: 393.75B-TFV ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2026 | CINCINNATI, OH | ✓ | ||
| 10/31/2025 | AUSTIN, TX | ✓ | ||
| 11/12/2024 | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 50 vehicles seen in inspections
28 trailer21 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
STELA DOBREANU
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
19
Registered since
2010-11-15
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
02/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2025)
12/07/2025 — Insurance filed — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA250187
12/07/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA240186
09/19/2025 — Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA240186
09/09/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA240186
08/25/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/10/2025)
12/07/2024 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA230176
12/07/2023 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA220187
12/07/2022 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LFO0002834
12/07/2021 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GFL0000654
12/07/2020 — Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA0720706
12/07/2017 — Insurance cancelled — WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CSP 3 397 498
11/13/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/30/2017)
01/08/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0005955
12/07/2014 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0005955
12/27/2012 — Insurance cancelled — TRANSPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
TRUST FUND · policy 26027
12/07/2011 — Insurance cancelled — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0052210
11/10/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/08/2011)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2095642.