SONAM TRUCKING CARRIERS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 259 days Jan 24, 2014 → Oct 10, 2014
- Prior insurance gap · 20 days Dec 2, 2020 → Dec 22, 2020
- Contract (Property) gap · 254 days Inactive Feb 3, 2014 → reinstated Oct 15, 2014
- Violations per Inspection above national average 6.00 vs 1.80 national (+4.20).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SONAM TRUCKING CARRIERS INC (USDOT 2356245) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): BHUPINDER THAKUR (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 259 days — Jan 24, 2014 → Oct 10, 2014 • Prior insurance gap · 20 days — Dec 2, 2020 → Dec 22, 2020 • Contract (Property) gap · 254 days — Inactive Feb 3, 2014 → reinstated Oct 15, 2014 • Violations per Inspection above national average — 6.00 vs 1.80 national (+4.20). On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2356245/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240416 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Drivers −1 (2 → 1) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Dec 17, 2025
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Process AgentTRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 6 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SONAM TRUCKING CARRIERS INC is a motor carrier based in TRACY, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2356245. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 6 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SONAM TRUCKING CARRIERS INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers, based in Tracy, CA. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (2) and NV (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by General/Admin (28.6% of violations); top code 383.71C-LCDL (383.71C-LCDL) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, CIMC, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 3, 2014 to Oct 15, 2014 (254 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 24, 2014 to Oct 10, 2014 (259 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 2, 2020 to Dec 22, 2020 (20 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 2 1FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 19, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 4 | |
| CIMC | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Trailer | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 4.66 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 3.00 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 83195156 | Nov 19, 2024 | NV | 2 | GARSON CHECKSITE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 393.95A4-EEUS, 390.21TG3 | No |
| 82097707 | Jul 10, 2024 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(e)(1) | No |
| 82039259 | Jul 2, 2024 | CA | 2 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80631907 | Jan 6, 2024 | CA | 2 | WB LIVERMORE SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78587622 | May 10, 2023 | NV | 3 | BOOMTOWN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11, 393.203(e) | No |
| 78524434 | May 3, 2023 | CA | 2 | ca-s/b-santa-nella-platform-scale |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(e)(1), 393.126, 393.9(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| CA2222500192 | Apr 17, 2025 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA3451700536 | Feb 28, 2017 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3401609045 | Aug 5, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC807105 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Dec 31, 2020 | MC807105-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 30, 2020 | MC807105 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Oct 15, 2014 | MC807105-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jan 30, 2013 | MC807105-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (19 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91001066 | 91X | $750,000 | Dec 17, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA91001066 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSATCA-0000316-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2024 | Oct 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSATCA-0000316-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2023 | Oct 10, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000340-03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2022 | Oct 10, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000340-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2021 | Oct 10, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000340-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 22, 2020 | Oct 10, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 20 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 2, 2020 to Dec 22, 2020 | ||||||
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000340-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2020 | Dec 2, 2020 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000340-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2019 | Oct 10, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41287 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2018 | Oct 10, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30797 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2017 | Oct 10, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20452 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2016 | Oct 10, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS056472 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 2016 | Oct 10, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS056472 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2015 | Mar 22, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS056472 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2015 | Apr 20, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS038486 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2014 | Oct 10, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 259 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 24, 2014 to Oct 10, 2014 | ||||||
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0001996-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 24, 2013 | Jan 24, 2014 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 18, 2025
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Dec 18, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 14, 2025
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Oct 10, 2025insuranceCANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 10, 2024
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Oct 10, 2024insuranceCANCEL — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 12, 2023
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Oct 10, 2023insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 10, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 4, 2022
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Oct 12, 2021
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Oct 10, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 2020
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Dec 2, 2020
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Dec 2, 2020insuranceNAMECHG — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 2, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 2, 2020insurance gapCoverage gap: 20 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 22, 2020)
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Oct 13, 2020
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Oct 10, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 11, 2019
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Oct 10, 2019insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 12, 2018
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Oct 10, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 11, 2017
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Oct 10, 2017insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 12, 2016
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Oct 10, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Apr 20, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Mar 22, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Oct 14, 2015
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Oct 10, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Feb 3, 2014
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Feb 3, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 3, 2014authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 254 days (through Oct 15, 2014)
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Jan 24, 2014insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Jan 24, 2014insurance gapCoverage gap: 259 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 10, 2014)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| CORDELIA IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| WB LIVERMORE SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| BOOMTOWN | NV | 1 | 0 |
| GARSON CHECKSITE | NV | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.126 | Failure to ensure intermodal container securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC807105
common · N · MC
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,587 carriers served
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6 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify SONAM TRUCKING CARRIERS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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