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Sternberg Inc

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DBA: Sternberg Idealease

Private Property, Other Leasing Company

Sternberg Inc, doing business as Sternberg Idealease, is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 212345 and MC number 264804. The company operates from Jasper, IN, and maintains an active operating status, and has 68 power units and 10 drivers on record.

Is this carrier bookable?

Review First

Nothing here says automatic no, but there is enough to check before you tender a load.

Six things go into this read of Sternberg Inc's record: operating authority, out-of-service status, insurance filings, safety rating, BASIC percentile scores, and MCS-150 freshness. Every one of them comes straight from the public FMCSA record. None of them tell you how the carrier handles damage claims or hits delivery windows, so always pull a fresh insurance certificate from the carrier and confirm rates and contact details on a current rate confirmation before you tender.

Things to review

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    Safety rating

    Safety rating is Conditional. This should be reviewed before booking.

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    Insurance

    Insurance status is not clearly shown here. Get a current certificate before you book.

Passed checks

  • Authority

    This USDOT record is marked active.

  • Out-of-service

    No out-of-service order is shown on this record.

  • BASIC scores

    Measured BASIC categories are below the intervention threshold.

  • MCS-150

    MCS-150 looks current (May 8, 2026).

Identity

Who Sternberg Inc is on FMCSA's record: legal contact information, the kind of operation they're registered to run, and what they self-report carrying. This is the baseline you cross-reference every other section against.

Address
1781 Highway 231 S , Jasper , IN 47546
Phone
(812) 482-5125
Email
Entity type
Private Property

Transports its own goods, not for hire.

Operation type
Interstate

Authorized to operate across state lines.

Operating status
Active
Insurance on file
N/A
MCS-150 filing date
May 8, 2026

Biennial update form required by FMCSA.

Authority

Whether Sternberg Inc can legally move freight today, and the full FMCSA history of how their operating authority has changed over time. Brokers checking a new carrier should always start here.

Operating status

Active

Out-of-service status

No active OOS order

Safety

Everything FMCSA has on Sternberg Inc's safety record: the formal safety rating, behavior-analysis BASIC scores, full inspection and crash totals, and operational metrics like drivers per power unit and annual miles per power unit. Numbers below the national average sit in the green; numbers well above are worth a closer look.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Conditional

Rated Nov 18, 1987

A Conditional rating means FMCSA found the carrier does not have adequate safety management controls in place to ensure compliance with safety requirements. The carrier is allowed to continue operating but must correct identified deficiencies. Brokers should exercise additional due diligence.

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Inspections

All time

2

Total

0

OOS

0

Driver OOS

0

Vehicle OOS

Driver inspections 0 OOS of 2

With only 2 inspections on record, this carrier has limited inspection history.

Crash history

All time

17

Total

0

Fatal

6

Injuries

17

Tow-away

17 crashes reported. That translates to approximately 250.0 crashes per 1,000 power units.

BASIC safety scores

FMCSA grades every carrier across seven safety categories called BASICs (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories). Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, calculated from the carrier's roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigation results over a rolling 24-month window. Higher scores mean more recorded violations relative to similar carriers. Scores at or above 75 can flag a carrier for FMCSA intervention and are worth a closer look before tendering. Scores below 65 sit within normal range.

Driver behavior

0.4

Unsafe Driving

0.0

HOS Compliance

0.0

Driver Fitness

0.0

Controlled Substances

Vehicle and outcomes

0.0

Vehicle Maintenance

0.0

Hazmat Compliance

0.0

Crash Indicator

This carrier's BASIC scores are all below the intervention threshold. No categories require immediate attention.

Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits and falsifying logs.

Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including impaired or refused tests.

Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection findings.

Fleet profile

Small fleet (10–99 units)

Raw fleet counts only tell you so much about a carrier. A 100-truck fleet with 300 drivers is almost certainly running team or multi-shift over-the-road operations. A 100-truck fleet with 90 drivers is more likely owner-operators, regional, or local work. The ratios below are calculated from FMCSA fleet, mileage, and inspection data and show you how Sternberg Inc actually runs day to day. That helps you judge whether their capacity, utilization, and safety performance match the kind of load you're looking to tender.

Drivers per Power Unit

0.15

Lower than one driver per truck suggests owner-operators or part-time drivers.

Miles per Power Unit

12,946 mi

Lower utilization often seen with local, dedicated, or specialty operations (2025 data).

Inspections per Power Unit

0.0

Lower inspection activity, sometimes seen with local or low-mileage operations.

Crashes per 1,000 Units

250.0

Significantly above industry average (3.2 per 1,000 units).

Insurance

What FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance system has on file for Sternberg Inc right now, and the full filing history including cancelled policies. A current ON FILE status is the baseline; the history below is where you spot recent cancellations, instability, or coverage gaps that the live status field can't show on its own.

Current insurance status

No filing on record

Recent activity

Field-level changes detected in Sternberg Inc's FMCSA record over the last 90 days. Each row shows what changed and when, so you can spot authority lapses, insurance shifts, or safety updates that may have happened since you last booked them.

DateFieldPreviousNew
May 10, 2026Mcs150 Date2024-04-122026-05-08
May 10, 2026Mcs150 Mileage999580880351
May 10, 2026Num Power Units5568
May 10, 2026Physical Address1781 HIGHWAY 231S1781 HIGHWAY 231 S
May 10, 2026Mcs150 Mileage Year20232025
May 8, 2026Total Crashes1617
May 8, 2026Injury Crashes56
May 8, 2026Towaway Crashes1617
May 4, 2026Total Crashes016
May 4, 2026Injury Crashes05

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions brokers and shippers ask about Sternberg Inc and how to interpret the FMCSA data shown on this page.

What is the USDOT number for Sternberg Inc?

Sternberg Inc is assigned USDOT number 212345 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This number uniquely identifies the carrier in federal safety records and is used to track inspections, crashes, compliance reviews, and operating authority over time.

What is the MC number for Sternberg Inc?

Sternberg Inc's MC number is 264804. The MC (Motor Carrier) number is the operating authority number issued by FMCSA, separate from the USDOT number. It authorizes the carrier to transport regulated commodities for hire in interstate commerce.

Is Sternberg Inc authorized to operate?

Sternberg Inc's current operating status is ACTIVE. They hold a CONDITIONAL safety rating from FMCSA. Always verify operating authority and request a current insurance certificate before tendering loads.

How many inspections has Sternberg Inc had?

Sternberg Inc has 2 recorded roadside inspections in FMCSA's database, with 0 resulting in an out-of-service order. Inspection counts cover a rolling 24-month window.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. The driver OOS average is closer to 5.5%. Rates well above these benchmarks may indicate recurring compliance issues. Lower rates suggest stronger maintenance and driver-qualification programs.

How many crashes has Sternberg Inc been involved in?

FMCSA records 17 reported crashes for Sternberg Inc over a rolling 24-month window, including 0 fatal, 6 injury, and 17 tow-away crashes. Crash counts include both preventable and non-preventable events. Always evaluate raw counts against fleet size and miles driven.

How large is Sternberg Inc's fleet?

Sternberg Inc operates 68 power units (trucks and tractors) and reports 10 drivers on their FMCSA MCS-150 form. Fleet figures are self-reported and updated biennially, so the live operational fleet may differ slightly.

Where is Sternberg Inc located?

Sternberg Inc is headquartered in Jasper, Indiana at 1781 Highway 231 S. They operate in interstate commerce across state lines.

What does a conditional safety rating mean?

A Conditional rating means FMCSA found safety management deficiencies during a compliance review. Sternberg Inc is allowed to continue operating but must correct the identified issues. Brokers should exercise additional due diligence and may want to request more recent operational data before tendering loads.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA refreshes carrier census data daily. Inspection and crash records are typically published within 30 days of the underlying event. Safety ratings and BASIC scores update on FMCSA's monthly cycle. The "last checked" timestamp at the bottom of this page shows when the most recent FMCSA poll happened.

Should I monitor Sternberg Inc for changes?

If you tender loads to Sternberg Inc regularly, monitoring is worth considering. Operating authority can lapse, insurance can drop, and safety ratings can change between bookings. Email alerts surface those changes the moment FMCSA publishes them, so you find out before your next load instead of after a problem on the road.

Where does this data come from?

All data on this page is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) via the DOT Open Data Portal. It includes the Company Census File, roadside inspection records, crash reports, and SMS/BASIC safety scores. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated regularly by FMCSA. For the authoritative single-source-of-truth record, cross-reference with FMCSA SAFER.

About this data

This profile is compiled from publicly available FMCSA data including the Company Census File, inspection and crash reports, SMS/BASIC safety scores, the Licensing & Insurance system, and the AuthHist, Revocation, OUT OF SERVICE ORDERS, InsHist, and BOC3 datasets on the DOT public data portal. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated daily by FMCSA. Inspection and crash data covers a rolling 24-month window. BASIC scores are recalculated monthly. For authoritative records, verify with FMCSA SAFER.

This record was last checked on Jun 5, 2026 and the most recent change was on May 10, 2026.