Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. How this works
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (281) 573-2080, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC603133.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC603133 | Primary | Arch Insurance Company Policy 51PKG8902210 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2019 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 of 52 · Texas avg 25.1%
1 of 58 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | WY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | MS | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | MT | 1 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
29 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 36 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 5 | 86.2% | 78.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 6.9% | 4.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 3 | 0 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable head lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939H | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39111B4 | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-ply or belt material exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1 | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38351ALCDLRSWD | 1 | 0 |
| Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522G | 1 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation Hours Nominal · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPRNC | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Timnath, CO | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1288769 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC603133 |
| Legal name | STERLING CRANE LLC |
| DBA name | STERLING CRANE |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 116 |
| Drivers | 126 |
| Annual mileage | 4,281,302 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 16, 2015) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 24, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 22, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Questions about STERLING CRANE LLC
What does STERLING CRANE LLC's operating authority allow?
MC603133: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about STERLING CRANE LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking STERLING CRANE LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1288769. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (281) 573-2080, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC603133, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.