Z-SONS TRANSPORTATION LLC

USDOT 3211234 • 8148 KAVANAGH RD, DUNBALK, MD, 21222

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,211,234
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2404490580
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
43,200
Physical Address
8148 KAVANAGH RD, DUNBALK, MD, 21222
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 23, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1002852ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA966645651ON FILEFeb 23, 2023Feb 23, 2026

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCA966645651BIPD/PrimaryFeb 23, 2026Feb 23, 2026

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1002852MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 3, 2023Unknown

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Nov 8, 2024New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEDec 9, 2024

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
31
Violations
20
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.7%
Driver OOS %
3.2%
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
4
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 31 of 31 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states31 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (20 violations from 31 inspections)

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Violation Summary (20 violations from 31 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps423Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20General/Admin
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.45A-MCEMNo medical exam certificate106Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:391.15(a)Driving while disqualified1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21T(a)390.21T(a)10General/Admin
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.40Inadequate brakes118Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
9.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-13.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.5 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.65vs nat'l 1.80
-1.15 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 (31 inspections)

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Inspection History (31 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 1, 202687483542COLLEGE PARK MDMDLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.203B-CBP, 393.11A1-LIL, 393.45D-BNo
Dec 16, 202586613770PERRYVILLE MDMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 29, 202586230882COLLEGE PARK MDMDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 5, 202584883159MONTCLAIR VAVALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 21, 202584461342COLLEGE PARK MDMDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 17, 202584450927COLLEGE PARK MDUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.17C-PI, 396.5B-LNo
Mar 20, 202584179067I-95 @ I-495 (PARK AND RIDE)MDLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 19, 202583904351PARK & RIDE SCALE I-95 @ I-495MDLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.45A-MCEMNo
Feb 10, 202583824176I-95 @ I-495 (PARK AND RIDE)MDLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 31, 202483504822PARK & RIDE SCALE I-95 @ I-495MDLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 30, 202483496993I-83MDLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB2-DOT, 396.9D2-FTFNo
Dec 17, 202483482600DUMFRIES VAVALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Dec 10, 202483352237ADELPHI MDUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 9, 202482866706I-95 @ I-495 (PARK AND RIDE)MDLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 26, 202482776251PARK & RIDE SCALE I-95 @ I-495MDLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 10, 202482629282SOUTHBOUND ON 895}TOLL FACILITMDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 25, 202481957358ADELPHI MDUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.3(a)(1)Yes
Jun 21, 202481944141MANASSAS VAVALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.15(a)Yes
Apr 25, 202481453945NORTHBOUND ON 895}TOLL FACILITMDLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 20, 202480885734I-83MDLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21T(a)No
Feb 9, 202480811099I-95 @ I-495 (PARK AND RIDE)MDLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.9(a)No
Feb 3, 202480765068I-695 E/B FSK BRIDGE TOLL FACIMDLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 25, 202480684213I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITYMDLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9(a)Yes
Nov 28, 202380250072PARK & RIDE SCALE I-95 @ I-495MDLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 7, 202380113967I-695 E/B FSK BRIDGE TOLL FACIMDLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 17, 202379927760I-95 @ I-495 (PARK AND RIDE)MDLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 13, 202379659287I-695 E/B FSK BRIDGE TOLL FACIMDLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 7, 202379349227WEST FRIENDSHIPMDMDLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 6, 202379068306I-95 @ I-495 (PARK AND RIDE)MDLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3396.5(b), 393.40, 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Jul 6, 202379079544I-695 E/B FSK BRIDGE TOLL FACIMDLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 14, 202378898234I-695 E/B FSK BRIDGE TOLL FACIMDLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

19 total · 10.5% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 9, 2026MDTOW00BALTIMORE26.15 FEET EAST OF MILE POINT 3.360 ON IS 95 - FOR...KH7100Z-SONS TRANSPORTATION LLC

Compliance Timeline

4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 23, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 9, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in MD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 9, 2024
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Nov 8, 2024
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact

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Data sources & freshness

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