HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/903383-phillip-j-sterling/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:17 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PHILLIP J STERLING
Doing business as PHIL STERLING HOME SERVICE INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average85.7% vs Oregon average 22.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (503) 932-2629, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC848106.
- 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) | MC848106 | Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WN312884 · 91X | $750,000 | Dec 15, 2021 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 7 · Oregon avg 22.1%
1 of 7 · Oregon avg 5.2%
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | WA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jan 7, 2026 | WA | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Nov 3, 2025 | WA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2025 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2025 | OR | 2 | 3 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Oregon average covers 22,261 vehicle and 33,173 driver inspections of all Oregon-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
14 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 20 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Oregon share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 7 | 78.6% | 71.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 14.3% | 12.0% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1HCM | 2 | 2 |
| Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol be under the influence of alcohol or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol while o Alcohol · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3925A2IP | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTPAL | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASTCB | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| 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 Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIHE | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Oregon column is the mix across all Oregon-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Pasco, WA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 903383 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC848106 |
| Legal name | PHILLIP J STERLING |
| DBA name | PHIL STERLING HOME SERVICE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 100,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 5, 2000 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Mobile Homes
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PHILLIP J STERLING
What does PHILLIP J STERLING's operating authority allow?
MC848106: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about PHILLIP J STERLING is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking PHILLIP J STERLING?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 903383. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (503) 932-2629, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC848106, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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