SONY TRANSPORT CORP

USDOT 3439118 • 52 PORTLAND STREET, EDISON, NJ, 08820

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
3,439,118
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2018937854
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
510,858
Physical Address
52 PORTLAND STREET, EDISON, NJ, 08820
Contact

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: Oct 12, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1116451ACTIVEUnknownOct 14, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKBQRS0000689-00ON FILEOct 12, 2025Jan 21, 2026

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKBQRS0000689-00REPLACEDOct 12, 2025Oct 12, 2025
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA81001632CANCELLEDDec 9, 2024Oct 12, 2025
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA81001632REPLACEDOct 12, 2024Dec 9, 2024
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA81001632CANCELLEDOct 12, 2024Jan 5, 2025
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCS SPS 9934159-00REPLACEDAug 13, 2024Oct 12, 2024
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNTKS0000101-02CANCELLEDAug 13, 2023Aug 13, 2024
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNTKS0000101-01CANCELLEDAug 13, 2022Aug 13, 2023
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNTKS0000101-00CANCELLEDAug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2022
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNTKS0000101-00NAME CHANGEDAug 13, 2021Dec 6, 2021
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNTKS0000101-00REPLACEDAug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA02366790REPLACEDJul 14, 2020Aug 13, 2021

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLKNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANYKBQRS0000689-00BIPD/PrimaryJan 21, 2026Jan 21, 2026
TERM/REPLKNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANYKBQRS0000689-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 12, 2025Oct 12, 2025
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA81001632BIPD/PrimaryOct 12, 2025Oct 12, 2025
TERM/CANCLSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA81001632BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2025Jan 5, 2025
TERM/REPLSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA81001632BIPD/PrimaryDec 9, 2024Dec 9, 2024
TERM/REPLCONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCS SPS 9934159-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 12, 2024Oct 12, 2024
CANCELKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYNTKS0000101-02BIPD/PrimaryAug 13, 2024Aug 13, 2024
CANCELKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYNTKS0000101-01BIPD/PrimaryAug 13, 2023Aug 13, 2023
CANCELKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYNTKS0000101-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 13, 2022Aug 13, 2022
TERM/CANCLKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYNTKS0000101-00BIPD/PrimaryDec 6, 2021Dec 6, 2021
TERM/REPLKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYNTKS0000101-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021
TERM/REPLDRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANYCA02366790BIPD/PrimaryAug 13, 2021Aug 13, 2021

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1116451COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 15, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 14, 2025
MC1116451COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 9, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 10, 2024
MC1116451COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 17, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 15, 2024
MC1116451COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 17, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 14, 2023
MC1116451COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 18, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 11, 2022
MC1116451COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 1, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 29, 2021
MC1116451MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 23, 2020Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
20%
Unsafe Driving
73%

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

Inspections
22
Violations
44
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
22.7%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 22 of 22 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

13 states22 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (44 violations from 22 inspections)

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Violation Summary (44 violations from 22 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFRELD - driver tamper/disable2010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps213Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(1)Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(2)Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
22.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-0.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.00vs nat'l 1.80
+0.20 above avg

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)

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Inspection History (22 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 19, 202687340660LIVINGSTON LALALevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 14, 202687296413KINGSTON SPRINGS TNTNLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 17, 202687130770RoadsidePALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLTCD, 395.30B1-ELDDFRNo
Feb 14, 202687050593KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.207F-SDAS, 393.45D-BAALYes
Feb 6, 202686986093GORDONSVILLE TNTNLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 31, 202686937103GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 14, 202686820424IH10 WB SVC RDTXLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER4393.45, 393.75A1, 393.78Yes
Dec 2, 202586471483PAPALevel 28396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLML, 393.9A-LILYes
May 14, 202584691825PARKS AZAZLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER5395.32B-ELDDFR, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Mar 7, 202584087793LITTLE ROCK ARARLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER4396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLLRNo
Jan 13, 202583601871RoadsidePALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS4, 395.30B1-ELDDFRNo
Nov 23, 202483271585JOSEPH CITY AZAZLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.203E-CBPNo
Jun 30, 202482020670FERRISBURGHVTLevel 3WANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Mar 7, 202481100029GREENE COUNTYTNLevel 3ATRO SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 12, 202480896936NIMITZ IFCALevel 3ATR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 9, 202480847051I-287 SBNJLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jan 25, 202480706046I-80ILLevel 3WAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 3, 202480522835I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITYMDLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Oct 10, 202379938566CAJON SCALESCALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 4, 202379584704SANDERS PORT OF ENTRYAZLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR8392.2, 395.22(h)(1), 395.22(h)(2)No
Jul 4, 202379060637ROADSIDE INSPECTIONOHLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3393.9(a), 393.55(e), 393.205(a)Yes
Jul 4, 202379066381GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

13 total · 23.1% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 25, 2024NYINJURY01Ref Marker:...326962SONY TRANSPORT CORP
Sep 26, 2023NJTOW00WOODBRIDGE TWPUS 9...HB0442SONY TRANSPORT CORP

Compliance Timeline

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

Jan 21, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 14, 2025
Authority
Oct 12, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 12, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 5, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 9, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 12, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 13, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 25, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in NY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 26, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 13, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 13, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 6, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 13, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 13, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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