SUN EXPRESS GROUP
USDOT 2438033 • 312 S ORANGE AVE, MONTEREY PARK, CA, 91755
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-840850 | REVOKED | Mar 1, 2022 | Dec 27, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1804719 | ON FILE | Feb 23, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SMC1804719 | REPLACED | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1804719 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 2022 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASA002215-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2021 | Feb 23, 2022 |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FCT004394-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2020 | Oct 25, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8298353 | REPLACED | Oct 25, 2018 | Oct 25, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP30873 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2017 | Oct 25, 2018 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AST0001357 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2016 | Oct 23, 2017 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AST0000596 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2015 | Oct 23, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1116160-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2014 | Oct 23, 2015 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1116160-00 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2013 | Oct 23, 2013 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1116161-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2013 | Oct 23, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1804719 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1804719 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | SMC1804719 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA002215-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2022 | Feb 23, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT004394-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2021 | Oct 25, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8298353 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2020 | Oct 25, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30873 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2018 | Oct 25, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AST0001357 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2017 | Oct 23, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AST0000596 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2016 | Oct 23, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1116160-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2015 | Oct 23, 2015 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1116161-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2014 | Oct 23, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1116160-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2013 | Oct 23, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-840850 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-840850 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC840850 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2023 |
| MC840850 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 27, 2022 | REVOKED | Dec 27, 2023 |
| MC840850 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2021 |
| MC840850 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2018 |
| MC840850 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2017 |
| MC840850 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2016 |
| MC840850 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2015 |
| MC840850 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2014 |
| MC840850 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 29, 2013 | REVOKED | Mar 1, 2022 |
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 • 52 inspections
Violation Summary (189 violations from 52 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 26 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 5 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 9 | 8 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 6 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 4 | 4 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | 4 | 4 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 4 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 3 | 3 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | 3 | 3 | 9 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 2 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.13(d)(1) | 395.13(d)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.403(c) | 390.403(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(3) | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:399.207 | Vehicle access requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(a) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (52 inspections)
Showing 50 of 52
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IS95 J F K MEMORIAL HWY | ...HF1813 | SUN EXPRESS GROUP |
| Oct 31, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-8@M167 | ...HF2342 | SUN EXPRESS GROUP |
| Oct 30, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.682880/-115.244962 | ...GW2094 | SUN EXPRESS GROUP |
| Aug 13, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | POMONA | RT60/.5 MI W OF RESERVOIR ST | ...BV3166 | SUN EXPRESS GROUP |
| Aug 28, 2016 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records