SONY TRANSPORT CORP
USDOT 3439118 • 52 PORTLAND STREET, EDISON, NJ, 08820
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1116451 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 14, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBQRS0000689-00 | ON FILE | Oct 12, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBQRS0000689-00 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2025 | Oct 12, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81001632 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2024 | Oct 12, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81001632 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81001632 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2024 | Jan 5, 2025 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 9934159-00 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2024 | Oct 12, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTKS0000101-02 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2023 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTKS0000101-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2022 | Aug 13, 2023 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTKS0000101-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 13, 2022 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTKS0000101-00 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 13, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTKS0000101-00 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02366790 | REPLACED | Jul 14, 2020 | Aug 13, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBQRS0000689-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBQRS0000689-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2025 | Oct 12, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81001632 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2025 | Oct 12, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81001632 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81001632 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 9934159-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2024 | Oct 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTKS0000101-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTKS0000101-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2023 | Aug 13, 2023 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTKS0000101-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2022 | Aug 13, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTKS0000101-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTKS0000101-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA02366790 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1116451 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2025 |
| MC1116451 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2024 |
| MC1116451 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2024 |
| MC1116451 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2023 |
| MC1116451 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2022 |
| MC1116451 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2021 |
| MC1116451 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2020 | — | 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
13 states • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (44 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | 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:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (22 inspections)
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 25, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...326962 | SONY TRANSPORT CORP |
| Sep 26, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | WOODBRIDGE TWP | US 9 | ...HB0442 | SONY TRANSPORT CORP |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records