Trucking Companies in Sterling, OH
Sterling, OH has 11 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Ohio's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
11 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Sterling, OH.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the Sterling, OH freight market
Sterling, OH is home to 11 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 11 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Sterling carriers is 5.6 power units, reflecting a market dominated by a mix of small and mid-size operations. The Sterling carrier population contributes to Ohio's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Sterling shows 3 single-truck operators (27.3% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 11 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 0 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 6 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Sterling carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 11 Sterling carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
Largest carriers in Sterling, OH
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 11 of 11 total carriers.
Hess Brothers LTD LLC has operated for 22.2y with 17 power units and 13 drivers under Carrier authority.
M B Network Towers INC has operated for 24.7y with 13 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Stollers' Organic Dairy LTD has operated for 6.2y with 10 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
Apostolic Christian Church Of Smithville has operated for 13.6y with 6 power units and 8 drivers under Carrier authority.
Dotterer Trucking LLC has operated for 24.0y with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Common authority.
Buckeye Veal Services LLC has operated for 30.1y with 3 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Daddy D Trucking LLC has operated for 12.4y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
We B Trucking LLC has operated for 15.5y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
T M S- Stoller Tractor INC has operated for 35.9y with 2 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Sterling Farm Equipment INC has operated for 36.8y with 1 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
All Sterling carriers — complete directory
11 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hess Brothers LTD LLC Sterling, OH | - | 1226350 | 17 | 22.2y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | M B Network Towers INC Sterling, OH | - | 977978 | 13 | 24.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Stollers' Organic Dairy LTD Sterling, OH | - | 3412717 | 10 | 6.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Apostolic Christian Church Of Smithville Sterling, OH | - | 2350962 | 6 | 13.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Dotterer Trucking LLC Sterling, OH | MC720989 | 1033523 | 4 | 24.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Buckeye Veal Services LLC Sterling, OH | - | 639341 | 3 | 30.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Daddy D Trucking LLC Sterling, OH | MC882382 | 2469288 | 3 | 12.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | We B Trucking LLC Sterling, OH | MC868990 | 2101719 | 2 | 15.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | T M S- Stoller Tractor INC Sterling, OH | - | 402179 | 2 | 35.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Sterling Farm Equipment INC Sterling, OH | MC1246799 | 362354 | 1 | 36.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Carver Transport LLC Sterling, OH | MC1386029 | 3825810 | 1 | 4.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Sterling trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Sterling, Ohio?
Sterling, OH has 11 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 11 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Sterling?
The average fleet size among Sterling carriers is 5.6 power units. Approximately 3 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Sterling carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Sterling-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Sterling trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Sterling?
Sterling's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 11 Sterling carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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