Business information on file
Registration snapshot
- Legal name
- STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC.
- MC number
- MC145996
- DOT number
- 678969
- Authority status
- Active
- Business address on file
- 9850 PELHAM RD
TAYLOR, MI 48180 - Business phone on file
- (313) 299-2167
Freight broker profile · MC number lookup
STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC.
STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC. is a freight broker registered with the FMCSA under MC145996 and USDOT 678969. As of September 1, 2026, its broker authority is listed as active, and the business is based in TAYLOR, MI. A broker surety bond (BMC-84) is on file — the protection carriers and shippers can claim against if the broker fails to pay. The entity shows cargo insurance on file.
Authority, bond & insurance
What the FMCSA record shows
- Broker bond required
- Yes
- Broker bond on file
- Yes
- Public liability (BIPD) on file
- No
- Cargo insurance on file
- Yes
Authority and bond confirm legitimacy — they do not show how STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC. pays. See what a good broker credit score is →
Before booking with STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC.
What carriers may want to review
- Confirm STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC.'s authority status is still active before accepting freight.
- Match MC145996 / USDOT 678969 and the company name against the rate confirmation.
- Verify the broker bond is current if a payment dispute arises.
- Run a freight broker credit check on STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC. to review payment history and days-to-pay.
- Slow down if load details, email domains, or contact information do not match.
FAQ
STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC.: freight broker questions
Is STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC. an active freight broker?
As of September 1, 2026, STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC. (MC145996) is listed with active broker authority in FMCSA records. Authority status can change, so carriers should re-check before booking a load.
What is STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC.'s MC and DOT number?
STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC. operates under MC145996 and USDOT number 678969, and is based in TAYLOR, MI.
Does STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC. have a broker bond on file?
A broker surety bond (BMC-84) is on file — the protection carriers and shippers can claim against if the broker fails to pay.
How can I check STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC.'s credit and payment history?
FMCSA records show STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC.'s authority and bond, but not how the broker actually pays. Run a freight broker credit check on SureLoadr to see credit score, days-to-pay, and payment-risk signals before you accept a load.
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Public broker profiles and MC number lookup details confirm identity, authority status, bond, and insurance on file for STERLING FREIGHT LINES, INC. in TAYLOR, MI. They are a useful starting point, but they do not show the whole payment-risk picture.
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