STERLING SANITATION INC, DOT #1677307 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
Your truck was put out of service on your latest roadside inspection: Michigan on August 6.
That makes 3 of your 12 inspections in the last 24 months with an out-of-service order.
Your MCS-150 lists 20 trucks and 17 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
STERLING SANITATION INC is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in LENOX, Michigan (USDOT #1677307). As of October 28, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 23 recent inspection(s) and 48 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 9 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
STERLING SANITATION INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Aug. 6, 2026, Michigan. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 3 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.134), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- July 21, 2026, Michigan. 5 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), lights not working (49 CFR 393.95), a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), and speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
- May 15, 2026, Michigan. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- April 26, 2026, Michigan. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Nov. 21, 2025, Michigan. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
- Sept. 11, 2025, Michigan. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.134) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
STERLING SANITATION INC: LENOX, Michigan Trucking Company
STERLING SANITATION INC is a mid-size fleet operating out of LENOX, Michigan with USDOT number 1677307. The company operates 20 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, STERLING SANITATION INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
STERLING SANITATION INC has undergone 23 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 34.8%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for STERLING SANITATION INC carries 48 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated August 6, 2026. Across 23 recorded inspections, the record carries 0 driver out-of-service violations and 9 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for STERLING SANITATION INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
STERLING SANITATION INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire;Exempt For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
STERLING SANITATION INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: intrastate within 100 miles (17 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 120,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 20 straight trucks, 13 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 17 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Intrastate driver count: 17. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Trash Removal. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 7 crash events involving STERLING SANITATION INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 2 involved a reported injury, and 7 resulted in a tow-away. 7 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: JOSEPH CAMPAU, HAMTRAMCK, MI on January 21, 2026.
How STERLING SANITATION INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 23 recorded inspections, STERLING SANITATION INC's 34.8% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 0.0% driver out-of-service rate sits materially below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: STERLING SANITATION INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | MI | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-21 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-15 | MI | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-26 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-21 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-09-11 | MI | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-08-28 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-07-23 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-05-15 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-04-15 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about STERLING SANITATION INC
What is STERLING SANITATION INC's FMCSA safety rating?
STERLING SANITATION INC (USDOT #1677307) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is STERLING SANITATION INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, STERLING SANITATION INC operates 20 power unit(s) and 17 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is STERLING SANITATION INC based?
STERLING SANITATION INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in LENOX, Michigan, under USDOT number 1677307.
What is STERLING SANITATION INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 23 recent DOT inspection(s) and 48 recorded violation(s) for STERLING SANITATION INC (USDOT #1677307), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is STERLING SANITATION INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
STERLING SANITATION INC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like STERLING SANITATION INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 28, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile