SOUND INTERMODAL LLC
USDOT 2727339 • 3400 HARBOR AVE SW DPT 321, SEATTLE, WA, 98126
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0003482 | ON FILE | Dec 15, 2024 | Dec 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP54460A | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2019 | Dec 15, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB002830 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2018 | Dec 15, 2019 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB002261 | CANCELLED | Oct 9, 2018 | Dec 15, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB002261 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2017 | Oct 9, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB002261 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2017 | Oct 19, 2018 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AAL00001-1731 | REPLACED | Nov 22, 2016 | Dec 15, 2017 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AAL00001-1731 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2016 | Jan 3, 2018 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU201600009225-34 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2016 | Nov 22, 2016 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU201600009225-34 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2016 | Nov 26, 2016 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | 7713-34 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2016 | Aug 17, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS054645 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2015 | Jan 16, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS054645 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2015 | Jan 1, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GAT0003482 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP54460A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2024 | Dec 15, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB002830 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2019 | Dec 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB002261 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2018 | Dec 15, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB002261 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB002261 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2018 | Oct 9, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | AAL00001-1731 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2018 | Jan 3, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | AAL00001-1731 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201600009225-34 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2016 | Nov 26, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201600009225-34 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2016 | Nov 22, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | 7713-34 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2016 | Aug 17, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS054645 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2016 | Jan 16, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS054645 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC923999 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2025 |
| MC923999 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2025 |
| MC923999 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2019 |
| MC923999 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2019 |
| MC923999 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2018 |
| MC923999 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2018 |
| MC923999 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2018 |
| MC923999 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2018 |
| MC923999 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2017 |
| MC923999 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2017 |
| MC923999 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2016 |
| MC923999 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2016 |
| MC923999 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 3, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC923999 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 3, 2015 | — | 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
3 states • 54 inspections
Violation Summary (65 violations from 54 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.282I-ELDDSDC | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to select the applicable special driving category before the start of the status and deselect when the indicated status ends. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51(c) | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
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 (54 inspections)
Showing 50 of 54
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MATTAWA | SR-243*007.00 | ...JJ7522 | SOUND INTERMODAL LLC |
| Jan 31, 2022 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TACOMA | I-5*134.00 | ...265593 | SOUND INTERMODAL LLC |
| Sep 21, 2021 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SEATTLE | SW KLICKITAT/SW DELRIDGE | ...AM9031 | SOUND INTERMODAL LLC |
| Apr 7, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BELLINGHAM | I-5*253.75 | ...156401 | SOUND INTERMODAL LLC |
| Mar 11, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FIFE | SR-509*007.00 | ...265593 | SOUND INTERMODAL LLC |
| Mar 15, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2016 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records