SOUND TRANS LLC

USDOT 3028414 • 32 W CONTI PARKWAY #2B, ELMWOOD PARK, IL, 60707

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:1 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:Not rated

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

3,028,414

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Illinois

Phone

7735434250

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

MCS-150 Mileage

2,552,329

BOC-3 Agent

#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC

Physical Address

32 W CONTI PARKWAY #2B, ELMWOOD PARK, IL, 60707

Mailing Address

PO BOX 161, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, 60006

Contact

Phone: 7735434250

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Feb 4, 2023

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Common Carrier	MC-038108	ACTIVE	Unknown	Feb 2, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	BIPD/Primary	988-34-68	ON FILE	Feb 4, 2023	Feb 4, 2024

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	BIPD/Primary	988-34-68	REPLACED	Dec 21, 2022	Feb 4, 2023
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	BIPD/Primary	988-34-68	CANCELLED	Feb 4, 2022	Dec 21, 2022
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	BIPD/Primary	TP9883468 02	CANCELLED	Feb 4, 2021	Feb 4, 2022
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	BIPD/Primary	TP9883468 01	CANCELLED	Feb 4, 2020	Feb 4, 2021
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA4055417	REPLACED	Aug 4, 2017	Feb 4, 2020

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
CANCEL	NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	988-34-68	BIPD/Primary	Feb 4, 2024	Feb 4, 2024
TERM/REPL	NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	988-34-68	BIPD/Primary	Feb 4, 2023	Feb 4, 2023
CANCEL	NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	988-34-68	BIPD/Primary	Dec 21, 2022	Dec 21, 2022
CANCEL	NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	TP9883468 02	BIPD/Primary	Feb 4, 2022	Feb 4, 2022
CANCEL	NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	TP9883468 01	BIPD/Primary	Feb 4, 2021	Feb 4, 2021
TERM/REPL	ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	CA4055417	BIPD/Primary	Feb 4, 2020	Feb 4, 2020

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC038108	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 8, 2024	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Feb 2, 2024
MC038108	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Nov 25, 2022	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 30, 2022
MC038108	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 10, 2022	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Feb 3, 2022
MC038108	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 8, 2021	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jan 28, 2021
MC038108	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Aug 10, 2017	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving

42%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

11 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

6.7%

Driver OOS %

3.3%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Inspection Activity Map

18 states • 90 inspections

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Violation Summary (59 violations from 90 inspections)

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Violation Summary (59 violations from 90 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	7	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	6	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	4	2	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2	Speeding 6-10 mph over limit	2	0	5	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A-ELD	Failing to keep RODS	2	2	7	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(d)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
fmcsr:2-SLLTCD	2-SLLTCD	1	0	—	—
fmcsr:2-SLLSIV	2-SLLSIV	1	0	—	—
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
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:392.2-SLLEWA1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV	HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55E	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9T	Inoperable tail lamp	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E	False record of duty status	1	1	10	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17C	No proof of periodic inspection	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2	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:392.82A1	Texting while driving	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-D	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8F01	Drivers record of duty status not current	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B1	Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C2III	Driver failed to manually add shipping document number	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22G	Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.95-LCDL	RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION.	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3A1	Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)	Slack adjuster defective	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21T(a)	390.21T(a)	1	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75(c)	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(a)	Wheel/rim defective	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

6.7%vs nat'l 23.4%

-16.7 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

3.3%vs nat'l 6.7%

-3.4 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

0.66vs nat'l 1.80

-1.14 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (90 inspections)

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Inspection History (90 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Apr 10, 2026	87546405	Roadside	KY	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	2	2-SLLTCD, 2-SLLSIV	No
Apr 1, 2026	87477575	I-39	IL	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 27, 2026	87430838	STANTON TN	TN	Level 2	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 26, 2026	87426746	MANCHESTER TN	TN	Level 1	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 24, 2026	87195512	LOWELL IN	IN	Level 2	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 12, 2026	87062470	ROADSIDE	MS	Level 3	VANR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 3, 2026	86985988	LAFAYETTE IN	IN	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLS2	No
Jan 14, 2026	86802110	JOPLIN MO	MO	Level 1	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.45B2-BHTD, 395.3A1-HOSPD	Yes
Dec 10, 2025	86527928	LONDON	KY	Level 2	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
Dec 2, 2025	86467787	JOPLIN MO	MO	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	2	395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPD	No
Nov 17, 2025	86362364	I-55	IL	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Nov 12, 2025	86315402	MANCHESTER TN	TN	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Nov 5, 2025	86265692	1900 SENS RD	TX	Level 2	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 22, 2025	86143329	US 59	TX	Level 2	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 18, 2025	86088718	LAFAYETTE IN	IN	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLS2	No
Oct 18, 2025	86118654	I-290	IL	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 13, 2025	86066440	FLORENCE SC	SC	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 1, 2025	85937283	LONDON	KY	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLL	No
Sep 24, 2025	85884700	FRANKFORT OH	OH	Level 2	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 19, 2025	85840401	I-57	IL	Level 3	VANG SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Sep 16, 2025	85810665	VAN BUREN AR	AR	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 2, 2025	85702404	HOPE AR	AR	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Sep 1, 2025	85653375	CROFTON	KY	Level 3	VANR SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLL	No
Jul 29, 2025	85360891	HERTFORD WEIGH STATION, HWY 17	NC	Level 2	VANG SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 24, 2025	85319229	DE SOTO COUNTY	MS	Level 2	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jul 7, 2025	85308176	I-57	IL	Level 3	VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jun 29, 2025	85091424	020 - MARION - I-57 S/B	IL	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jun 20, 2025	85069291	LAGRANGE GA	GA	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jun 18, 2025	85026982	SEYMOUR IN	IN	Level 3	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWA1	No
Jun 5, 2025	84897877	CHARLESTON MO	MO	Level 3	STRICK COM SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jun 3, 2025	84883904	WEST MEMPHIS AR	AR	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	1	395.22G-ELDMFV	No
Jun 3, 2025	84863714	I57	IL	Level 3	VANG SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
May 6, 2025	84655709	Roadside	TX	Level 2	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	6	393.55E, 393.9, 393.9T	Yes
Apr 24, 2025	84496531	57	IL	Level 2	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLEWA2	No
Apr 24, 2025	84496431	I-57	IL	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Apr 17, 2025	84472973	SYLVESTER GA	GA	Level 3	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLS3	No
Apr 15, 2025	84437342	NEWTON WI	WI	Level 3	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Apr 8, 2025	84352773	I57	IL	Level 3	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Apr 4, 2025	84642798	I-57	IL	Level 3	VANG SEMI-TRAILER	2	395.8A-ELD, 392.82A1	Yes
Apr 3, 2025	84310578	CLIFTON FORGE VA	VA	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Apr 3, 2025	84316569	57	IL	Level 3	GREAT SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 24, 2025	84010414	TOWNSEND GA	GA	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.16-D	No
Feb 18, 2025	83920975	I-57 N/B	IL	Level 3	VANG SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 14, 2025	83874887	I-57 N/B AT MP60	IL	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 23, 2025	83691432	032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B	IL	Level 1	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 21, 2025	83670084	MARION AR	AR	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 20, 2025	83653058	ROADSIDE	AL	Level 2	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	4	395.8F01, 395.30B1, 395.24C2III	No
Jan 9, 2025	83581568	ARDMORE TN	TN	Level 3	HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER	1	383.95-LCDL	Yes
Dec 9, 2024	83416363	SH-0078 IN COLLIN CO. (234-272	TX	Level 1	STRI SEMI-TRAILER	1	396.3A1	No
Nov 26, 2024	83284373	WILLOW SPRINGS MO	MO	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

72 total · 9.7% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

I-578 · 1 OOS

573

JOPLIN MO3 · 1 OOS

I572

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance27 · 7 OOS

Unsafe Driving17

Hours of Service11 · 3 OOS

Uncategorized2

Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

General/Admin1

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 2 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Dec 1, 2025	LA	TOW	0	KENNER	US-61	...255874	SOUND TRANS LLC
Mar 25, 2025	FL	TOW	0	UNINCORPORATED	U.S.441 (ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL)	...617663	SOUND TRANS LLC
Jan 13, 2025	IL	INJURY	1	DOWNERS GROVE	HIGHLAND AVE	...166657	SOUND TRANS LLC
Mar 20, 2024	TX	TOW	0	SAN ANTONIO	11105 LANDMARK 35 DR	...255872	SOUND TRANS LLC
Oct 17, 2022	TX	INJURY	1	DALLAS	3000 STEMMONS FWY	...213857	SOUND TRANS LLC
Sep 27, 2022	OK	TOW	0	OKLAHOMA CITY	I-44 WEST	...255880	SOUND TRANS LLC
Oct 17, 2017	TX	TOW	0	—	—	—	—