SONIC TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2047019 • 2509 MOSSWOOD DR, CARROLLTON, TX, 75010
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN347540 | ON FILE | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN316020 | REPLACED | Apr 3, 2022 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT787792002 | REPLACED | Apr 3, 2017 | Apr 3, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT787792-8012-121 | REPLACED | Apr 3, 2012 | Apr 3, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | BIPD/Primary | A5177-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2011 | May 3, 2012 |
| NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | BIPD/Primary | A5177-02 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 2011 | Apr 3, 2012 |
| NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | BIPD/Primary | A4716-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2010 | Jun 24, 2011 |
| NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | BIPD/Primary | A4716-01 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 2010 | Jun 21, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN347540 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN316020 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT787792002 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2022 | Apr 3, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT787792-8012-121 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2017 | Apr 3, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | A5177-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2012 | May 3, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | A5177-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2012 | Apr 3, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | A4716-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2011 | Jun 24, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | A4716-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2011 | Jun 21, 2011 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC717423 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 4, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC717423 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2011 |
| MC717423 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 12, 2010 | — | 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
10 states • 19 inspections
Violation Summary (9 violations from 19 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | 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:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (19 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MESQUITE | N 16000 IH635 | ...236036 | SONIC TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 29, 2015 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2015 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records