Sterling Crane LLC
USDOT 1288769 · MC-603133 · Baytown, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Sterling Crane LLC (dba Sterling Crane) is a company based in Baytown, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 116 power units and 126 drivers, which ranks it #329 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 56 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 9.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 1.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Sterling Crane LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Sterling Crane |
| USDOT number | 1288769 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-603133 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 13727 Interstate 10, Baytown, TX 77523 |
| Phone | (281) 573-2080 |
| First registered | Sep 24, 2004 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1288769.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 116 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.09 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4,281,302 miles reported for 2026 – about 36,908 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 126 CDL drivers; 126 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Sterling Crane LLC | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.8% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 48% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.8% | 2.6% | 3.5% | 32% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.7 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 62% lower than average |
| Inspections | 56 | 56 with a driver check, 51 with a vehicle check, 29 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 16, 2015) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Sterling Crane LLC?
Sterling Crane LLC is registered with USDOT number 1288769 and operating authority MC-603133.
How many trucks does Sterling Crane LLC have?
It reports 116 power units (0 tractors, 116 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 126 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 22, 2026).
Where is Sterling Crane LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Baytown, Texas 77523.
What is the out-of-service rate of Sterling Crane LLC?
Over 24 months, 9.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.