Carrier profile · USDOT 1122579 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Sterner Lighting Systems Incorporated

Winsted, MN · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2003
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsPaper ProductsConstruction
2
Power units
6
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
15K
Annual miles
23 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
6
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
15,000 mi (2002)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1122579
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Sterner Lighting Systems Incorporated
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Apr 24, 2003
Last MCS-150
Jun 29, 2004
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
6 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 Sterner Lighting Systems Incorporated's USDOT number?

Sterner Lighting Systems Incorporated's USDOT number is 1122579.

Is Sterner Lighting Systems Incorporated authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Sterner Lighting Systems Incorporated's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Sterner Lighting Systems Incorporated's fleet?

2 power units and 6 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 29, 2004.

Where is Sterner Lighting Systems Incorporated located?

Sterner Lighting Systems Incorporated is located at 351 Lewis Avenue West, Winsted, MN, 55395-0805. Phone: (320) 485-2141.

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