SUNSET XPRESS LLC
USDOT 1412509 • 324 NEFF AVE, HARRISONBURG, VA, 22801
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-534955 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 4, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0006988 | ON FILE | Jun 6, 2022 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP55086A | ON FILE | Apr 8, 2009 | Apr 8, 2009 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0105150001 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2019 | Jun 6, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 536101001 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2018 | Jun 6, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08491402 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2017 | Jun 6, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08491401 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2016 | Jun 6, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3149909 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2014 | Jun 6, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07408801 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2013 | Jun 6, 2014 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07408801 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2013 | Jun 14, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP55086A | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2009 | Apr 8, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP55086A | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2009 | Nov 24, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP55086A | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2009 | Jun 6, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP55086A | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2008 | Apr 8, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP55086A | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2008 | Apr 8, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP55086A | NAME CHANGED | Jun 6, 2008 | May 18, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP55086A | NAME CHANGED | Jun 6, 2008 | May 18, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA01302501 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2007 | Jun 6, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA01302501 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2007 | Jun 6, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | V118155 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2006 | Jun 6, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C335428 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2006 | Jun 6, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C322562 | REPLACED | Dec 12, 2005 | Jun 6, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 478640 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2005 | Jun 6, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C322562 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2005 | Dec 23, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C322562 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2005 | Dec 12, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0006988 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0105150001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2022 | Jun 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 536101001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2019 | Jun 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08491402 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08491401 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2017 | Jun 6, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3149909 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07408801 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2014 | Jun 14, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07408801 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2014 | Jun 6, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55086A | CARGO | Nov 24, 2013 | Nov 24, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55086A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2013 | Jun 6, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55086A | CARGO | May 18, 2009 | May 18, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55086A | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2009 | May 18, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55086A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2009 | Apr 8, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55086A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2009 | Apr 8, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55086A | CARGO | Apr 8, 2009 | Apr 8, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55086A | CARGO | Apr 8, 2009 | Apr 8, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA01302501 | CARGO | Jun 6, 2008 | Jun 6, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA01302501 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2008 | Jun 6, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C335428 | CARGO | Jun 6, 2007 | Jun 6, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | V118155 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2007 | Jun 6, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 478640 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2006 | Jun 6, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C322562 | CARGO | Jun 6, 2006 | Jun 6, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C322562 | CARGO | Dec 23, 2005 | Dec 23, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C322562 | CARGO | Dec 12, 2005 | Dec 12, 2005 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC534955 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2024 |
| MC534955 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2014 |
| MC534955 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2013 |
| MC534955 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2009 |
| MC534955 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2008 |
| MC534955 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2007 |
| MC534955 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2005 |
| MC534955 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 26, 2005 | — | Unknown |
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
15 states • 64 inspections
Violation Summary (49 violations from 64 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (64 inspections)
Showing 50 of 64
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RT 256, WEYERS CAVE ROAD | ...184356 | SUNSET XPRESS LLC |
| Jan 15, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 | ...557763 | SUNSET XPRESS LLC |
| Mar 15, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 6 | — | VIRGIL H. GOODE HWY. (RT. 220) | ...976593 | SUNSET XPRESS LLC |
| Jul 15, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DELAWARE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0405 N | ...U58591 | SUNSET XPRESS LLC |
| Jun 1, 2022 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: 88I94063143 | ...529058 | SUNSET XPRESS LLC |
| Nov 12, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CAPITAL BELTWAY | ...U58444 | SUNSET XPRESS LLC |
| Dec 23, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2019 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2018 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2018 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2018 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2016 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2014 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2008 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2007 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events