SUNNY TRUCKLINE INC
USDOT 3439828 • 10209 ESTACADA AVE, BAKERSFILD, CA, 93311
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1116878 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 3, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00891 | ACTIVE | Feb 2, 2026 | Apr 18, 2026 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00891 | REPLACED | Feb 2, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00891 | CANCELLED | Sep 2, 2025 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00891 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00891 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00891 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | WHI01000003169-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2022 | Mar 7, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFXCA001106-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2021 | Jul 18, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP60854 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2020 | Jul 18, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00891 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2026 | Apr 18, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00891 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00891 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00891 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00891 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00891 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000003169-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| CANCEL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2024 | Mar 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXCA001106-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP60854 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2021 | Jul 18, 2021 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1116878 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2026 |
| MC1116878 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2025 |
| MC1116878 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2025 |
| MC1116878 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2024 |
| MC1116878 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2022 |
| MC1116878 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2021 |
| MC1116878 | 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
14 states • 48 inspections
Violation Summary (148 violations from 48 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | 5 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 4 | 4 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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: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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOS | HOS (Passenger) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D9-HOSF | 395.8D9-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.106B | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106C1 | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | 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:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.13D1-OOSO | OOS Order (HOS) - Operating a CMV after violating any roadside out-of-service order regarding hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D3-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
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 (48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SANTA ANA | 33.759963/-117.862684 | ...LP1757 | SUNNY TRUCKLINE INC |
| Aug 5, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ONTARIO | RT10 / 500 FT E CAMPUS AV | ...LP1757 | SUNNY TRUCKLINE INC |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records