Sterling Logistics LLC
USDOT 2366116 · MC-811329 · Hector, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Sterling Logistics LLC is a company based in Hector, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 72 power units and 61 drivers, which ranks it #154 by fleet size among 241 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Minnesota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 42 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 6.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 4.2 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Sterling Logistics LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2366116 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-811329 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 140 Main Street, Hector, MN 55342 |
| Phone | (800) 328-5189 |
| First registered | Dec 26, 2012 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2366116.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 113 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.85 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.6 trailers per tractor.
- 4,385,760 miles reported for 2024 – about 60,913 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 61 CDL drivers; 48 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 13 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Minnesota carriers with 50+ units (241).
| Measure | Sterling Logistics LLC | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 6.2% | 20.5% | 19.6% | 69% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 12% lower than average |
| Inspections | 42 | 42 with a driver check, 16 with a vehicle check, 16 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Sterling Logistics LLC?
Sterling Logistics LLC is registered with USDOT number 2366116 and operating authority MC-811329.
How many trucks does Sterling Logistics LLC have?
It reports 72 power units (72 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 113 trailers, with 61 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 27, 2026).
Where is Sterling Logistics LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Hector, Minnesota 55342.
What is the out-of-service rate of Sterling Logistics LLC?
Over 24 months, 6.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.