SONIC TRANS INC
USDOT 2184825 • 1301 TOWER RD, SCHAUMBURG, IL, 60173
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-758560 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 4, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 890-14-09 | ON FILE | Oct 4, 2023 | Oct 4, 2024 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 890-14-09 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2022 | Oct 4, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 890-14-09 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2021 | Oct 4, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP8901409 01 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2020 | Oct 4, 2021 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08472503 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 30, 2019 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08472506 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08472506 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08472506 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 4, 2020 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08472506 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 23, 2020 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08472503 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L18A3620 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2018 | Oct 4, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L17A3620 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2017 | Oct 4, 2018 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L16A3620 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2016 | Oct 4, 2017 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08802646 001 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2015 | Oct 4, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00033064 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2014 | Oct 4, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN108560 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2012 | Oct 4, 2014 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 12-1921-00297 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2011 | Oct 4, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 890-14-09 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 890-14-09 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2023 | Oct 4, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 890-14-09 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2022 | Oct 4, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP8901409 01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2021 | Oct 4, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08472506 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2020 | Oct 23, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08472506 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2020 | Oct 4, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08472503 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2019 | Oct 30, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08472506 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08472503 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08472506 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L18A3620 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A3620 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2018 | Oct 4, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L16A3620 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2017 | Oct 4, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08802646 001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2016 | Oct 4, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00033064 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2015 | Oct 4, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN108560 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2014 | Oct 4, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 12-1921-00297 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2012 | Oct 4, 2012 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC758560 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2024 |
| MC758560 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2023 |
| MC758560 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2021 |
| MC758560 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2020 |
| MC758560 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2019 |
| MC758560 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2016 |
| MC758560 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2015 |
| MC758560 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2014 |
| MC758560 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2012 |
| MC758560 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 11, 2011 | — | 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
19 states • 68 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from 68 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (68 inspections)
Showing 50 of 68
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | I-285 SB NEAR S COBB DR | ...900431 | SONIC TRANS INC |
| Dec 3, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CATLETTSBURG | KY0538 | ...242189 | SONIC TRANS INC |
| Apr 2, 2024 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | CATOOSA | I-44 | ...219610 | SONIC TRANS INC |
| Jun 27, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITTLE ROCK | CST(GEYER SPRINGS ROAD) | ...219608 | SONIC TRANS INC |
| Aug 24, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELMHURST | I-290 EB | ...282309 | SONIC TRANS INC |
| Jun 8, 2022 | AR | FATAL | 3 | 7 | RURAL(HOT SPRING COUNTY) | I30 | ...337036 | SONIC TRANS INC |
| May 18, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Co Unit Road Dist Twp #1 | I057 | ...900436 | SONIC TRANS INC |
| Mar 17, 2022 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CHARLESTON | IS 57 | ...242188 | SONIC TRANS INC |
| Mar 17, 2022 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARLESTON | IS 57 | ...242188 | SONIC TRANS INC |
| Nov 18, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Jarvis Twp | I-55 | ...154422 | SONIC TRANS INC |
| Jun 8, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK | I40 | ...219608 | SONIC TRANS INC |
| Apr 29, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | I-94 NB | ...166843 | SONIC TRANS INC |
| Apr 27, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2019 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2019 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2019 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2018 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2013 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events