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Carrier profile · USDOT 214880 · MC165324 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

E Sterling Hougard

Karlstad, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1982
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeat+6 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (218) 436-2803
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
115K
Annual miles
44 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1988)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC165324
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Jan 26, 2010Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Great West Casualty Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesFertilzer Sand
Annual mileage
115,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
214880
MC / docket
MC-165324
Legal name
E Sterling Hougard
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 22, 1982
Last MCS-150
Apr 30, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is E Sterling Hougard's USDOT number?

E Sterling Hougard's USDOT number is 214880 and its docket number is MC165324.

Is E Sterling Hougard authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is E Sterling Hougard's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is E Sterling Hougard's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 30, 2026.

What insurance does E Sterling Hougard carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co., plus cargo insurance.

Where is E Sterling Hougard located?

E Sterling Hougard is located at 1241 425TH Ave, Karlstad, MN, 56732. Phone: (218) 436-2803.

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