SONNEBORN TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1031452 • 25416 RTE 111, HETTICK, IL, 62649
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-432636 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 20, 2023 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG425243D | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN244300 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PRA9451155 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
Insurance History (33 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG425243C | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG425243B | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG425243A | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG425243 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 77HX15E962 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 14EX0186100 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 6, 2015 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA5509991 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 13EX0177371 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 13EX0177371 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 14, 2014 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FBCAT0263300 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PRA9240242 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9451155 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PRA919537700 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2010 | Sep 2, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA919537700 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9450947 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PRA9450947 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL672182 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL672182 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL671737 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL671737 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL671126 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL671126 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL670662 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL670662 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL670316 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL670316 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL670048 | REPLACED | Aug 26, 2003 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL670048 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG390251 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN353999 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2002 | Aug 1, 2003 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN353999 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2002 | Aug 26, 2003 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN353999 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2002 | Sep 5, 2003 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN353999 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2002 | Sep 5, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG425243D | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG425243C | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG425243B | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG425243A | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG425243 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN244300 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA5509991 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 77HX15E962 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. | 14EX0186100 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 6, 2015 | Aug 6, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. | 13EX0177371 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 14, 2014 | Aug 14, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. | 13EX0177371 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0263300 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | PRA9240242 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA919537700 | CARGO | Sep 2, 2011 | Sep 2, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA919537700 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9450947 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9451155 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9451155 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9450947 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL672182 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL672182 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL671737 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL671737 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2008 | Aug 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL671126 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL671126 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL670662 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL670662 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2006 | Aug 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL670316 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL670316 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL670048 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL670048 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG390251 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN353999 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2003 | Sep 5, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN353999 | CARGO | Sep 5, 2003 | Sep 5, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN353999 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2003 | Aug 26, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN353999 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2003 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-432636 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-432636 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC432636 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2023 |
| MC432636 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2022 |
| MC432636 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2021 |
| MC432636 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2020 |
| MC432636 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2019 |
| MC432636 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2018 |
| MC432636 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 20, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC432636 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2014 |
| MC432636 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2010 |
| MC432636 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2009 |
| MC432636 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2008 |
| MC432636 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 28, 2007 | REVOKED | Aug 12, 2015 |
| MC432636 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2006 |
| MC432636 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2005 |
| MC432636 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2004 |
| MC432636 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 17, 2003 | REVOKED | Aug 7, 2007 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (7 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.13C3-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | 86372523 | RT16 | IL | Level 3 | WILS SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 85073180 | 032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B | IL | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 83869002 | ST GENEVIEVE MO | MO | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.13C3-CSURR, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 82734431 | I-270 | IL | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 82705198 | Roadside | IL | Level 2 | WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 82632706 | I-55 | IL | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 80577636 | I-72 | IL | Level 2 | TRINITY SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 79420400 | I-70 | IL | Level 3 | WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 79268901 | IL-159 | IL | Level 2 | ENDAND SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 79197299 | US RT 24 | IL | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2017 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2012 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2008 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2005 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events