SONOMA VALLEY TRANS INC
USDOT 3349006 • 5053 LAKEVIEW CIR, FAIRFIELD, CA, 94534
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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-1070336 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 6, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-03799 | ON FILE | Jun 4, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-03799 | REPLACED | Jun 4, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-03799 | REPLACED | Sep 8, 2024 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-03799 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2024 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHCA1901289205-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2023 | Sep 8, 2024 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1801992 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 8, 2023 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1801992 | REPLACED | Sep 8, 2021 | Sep 8, 2022 |
| CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTP-018677 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2020 | Sep 9, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03799 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03799 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03799 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-03799 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHCA1901289205-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2024 | Sep 8, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1801992 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1801992 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CRUSADER INSURANCE COMPANY | CTP-018677 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1070336 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2024 |
| MC1070336 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2023 |
| MC1070336 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2022 |
| MC1070336 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC1070336 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2021 |
| MC1070336 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 17, 2020 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2023 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Jul 9, 2022 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Aug 9, 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 • 73 inspections
Violation Summary (51 violations from 73 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D9-HOSF | 395.8D9-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| 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:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (73 inspections)
Showing 50 of 73
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2025 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WENDOVER | I-80, at MP 2 | ...637193 | SONOMA VALLEY TRANS INC |
| Jun 18, 2025 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SALEM | I-5 .17 N HWY 22 ON RAMP | ...648043 | SONOMA VALLEY TRANS INC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records