SOONER INC

DBA: TERRATECH SERVICES

USDOT 3493016 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated Company officer: JEFF DAMIANI Company officer 2: TERRY HERBST General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Motor Vehicles Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Machinery / Large Objects Oilfield Equipment +2 more Based in LAFAYETTE, CO Grade B · 83
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Contract (Property) reinstated · May 25, 2012
Contract (Property) reinstated · Oct 23, 2002
Policy effective · Jan 1, 2021
Review these
  • Contract (Property) gap · 127 days Inactive Jan 19, 2012 → reinstated May 25, 2012
  • Contract (Property) gap · 103 days Inactive Jul 12, 2002 → reinstated Oct 23, 2002
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Active insurance on file PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY · 84 Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Company officer: JEFF DAMIANI
Company officer 2: TERRY HERBST
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SOONER INC (USDOT 3493016)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): JEFF DAMIANI (Company officer); TERRY HERBST (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Contract (Property) gap · 127 days — Inactive Jan 19, 2012 → reinstated May 25, 2012
  • Contract (Property) gap · 103 days — Inactive Jul 12, 2002 → reinstated Oct 23, 2002
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Active insurance on file — PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY · 84
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3493016/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 2.2% vs peer median 1.5% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.8% vs peer median 18.2% (worse). n=6611 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Fleet size changes

  • Power Units −20 (163 → 143) · Jul 2, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers −13 (138 → 125) · Jul 2, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY · 84

TOKIO MARINE AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000

2 active policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3493016
In FMCSA records since Sep 24, 2020 (~5y)
Company officer JEFF DAMIANI
Company officer 2 TERRY HERBST
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Machinery / Large Objects, Oilfield Equipment, Construction, Other (OCTG)
Fleet size 143 units
Drivers 125
Annual mileage 4,482,733 mi
Contact & address
Physical
2585 TRAILRIDGE DR E
LAFAYETTE, CO 80026
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3493016
In FMCSA records since Sep 24, 2020 (~5y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 4,482,733 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 33.8% vs 23.4% +10.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 2.2% vs 6.7% -4.5 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.97 vs 1.80 +0.17
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 51 92 0
Trailers 251 75 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 9 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 5 0 0 5
Tow-away 1 0 0 1
Crash reports 1 0 0 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 138 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 91 91 0
OOS inspections 2 24 0
OOS percentage 2.2% 26.37%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
143
Drivers
125
Inspections
138
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
33.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
9 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SOONER INC is a motor carrier based in LAFAYETTE, CO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3493016. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 143 power units and 125 drivers, with 138 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.8%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

SOONER INC is a large fleet, operating 163 power units and 138 drivers, with 23 years on FMCSA's records, based in Lafayette, CO. Across 99 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 27.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with TOKIO MARINE AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is on file.

Inspection profile

99 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 183% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (40) and CO (19), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

27.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (84.1% of violations); top code 393.9 (Inoperable Required Lamp) cited 17 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 163 power units (large fleet) and 138 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Fontaine are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 33.8% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 6,611 ACTIVE carriers operating 71–215 power units (±50% of this carrier's 143 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
2.2%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.5%
Median across 6,611 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +0.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
33.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
18.2%
Median across 6,611 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +15.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 19, 2012 to May 25, 2012 (127 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 12, 2002 to Oct 23, 2002 (103 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 138 125
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 163 143
      FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

Jul 2, 2026 Jul 2, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Texas (TX) 39 15 38.5% Jun 26, 2026
Colorado (CO) 15 2 13.3% May 15, 2026
North Dakota (ND) 11 3 27.3% Apr 30, 2026
Montana (MT) 9 2 22.2% Jul 8, 2025
New Mexico (NM) 6 0 0.0% Mar 18, 2026
Wyoming (WY) 4 2 50.0% Sep 18, 2025
Oklahoma (OK) 2 0 0.0% Jul 2, 2025
South Dakota (SD) 2 0 0.0% Apr 5, 2026
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Aug 27, 2025
Kansas (KS) 1 0 0.0% Mar 24, 2025
Utah (UT) 1 0 0.0% Sep 4, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 55
Peterbilt 46
Fontaine 25
Freightliner 15
Unknown 9
Tran 8
Wilson 7
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.13 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 4 0.19 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 4 0.16 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 62 8.60 9 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (138 rows) View all 138 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88277540 Jun 26, 2026 TX 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
5 393.75A3, 393.55E, 393.9 Yes
88089846 Jun 6, 2026 TX 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
3 396.3A1B, 393.75A3, 396.17C No
87878700 May 15, 2026 CO 1
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87738264 Apr 30, 2026 ND 2 WILLISTON ND
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 9A-LSML, 78A-WS, 9A-LIL No
87610410 Apr 16, 2026 TX 1 TX302 MENTONE SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 110B, 3A1 No
87609950 Apr 15, 2026 TX 3 US 277 MM 474
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87596434 Apr 10, 2026 TX 2 322M FM1379
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
8 45B2UV, 9A2-C, 9 Yes
87529948 Apr 7, 2026 CO 2 FORT MORGAN CO
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 Yes
87506687 Apr 5, 2026 SD 3 SPEARFISH SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87493730 Apr 3, 2026 CO 2 DINOSAUR CO
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 No
87414370 Mar 25, 2026 CO 2 LIMON CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.9A-LSLI, 396.17C-PI No
87410120 Mar 23, 2026 TX 2 TX349 AT PR C3300
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.9, 393.11TL No
87333480 Mar 18, 2026 NM 3 ON OIL CENTER HWY 1 MILES E OF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
87324011 Mar 15, 2026 TX 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.78 No
87264432 Mar 9, 2026 TX 2 FM-1450 MILE MARKER
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
5 393.130, 393.9, 393.9TS Yes
87232899 Mar 5, 2026 CO 3 FORT MORGAN CO
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87252762 Mar 4, 2026 TX 1 tx-sl-0250-in-midland-co.-(274-28
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.43, 393.60D Yes
87183797 Feb 27, 2026 TX 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
7 396.3A1BL, 393.45B2PC, 396.3A1B Yes
87095758 Feb 18, 2026 CO 2 FORT MORGAN CO
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLIRP No
87040979 Feb 12, 2026 ND 2 ROSS ND
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87015263 Feb 10, 2026 ND 2 STANLEY ND
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87008659 Feb 6, 2026 TX 2 IH20 LORAINE SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.9, 393.55D3 No
86966432 Feb 4, 2026 NM 3 CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86912023 Jan 27, 2026 CO 3 FORT MORGAN CO
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86870685 Jan 21, 2026 CO 2 LAKEWOOD CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9A-LSLIWR Yes
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TX7E69HQE1LO Mar 15, 2026 TX 0 5 Yes No Injury
ND0001151176 Mar 15, 2024 ND 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX6Q08HQE1R0 Oct 25, 2023 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6PRAHQE186 Oct 11, 2023 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6O0AHQE1QE Aug 22, 2023 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6HFCHQE1G9 Dec 22, 2022 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX6H9EHQE15E Dec 15, 2022 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
ND0001124406 Jun 21, 2022 ND 0 1 No No Injury
NM0710820772 Dec 4, 2021 NM 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC292233 common N
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jan 15, 2021 MC292233-B TRANSFER LICENSE TRANSFER →
May 15, 2020 MC292233-B CPL REVOCATION CPL →
May 25, 2012 MC292233-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Apr 25, 2012 MC292233 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 60128828 84 Jan 1, 2021 On file ACTIVE
TOKIO MARINE AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY CA6407521-06 91X $1,000,000 Nov 1, 2020 On file ACTIVE
PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 60128827 SURETY Apr 24, 2020 Dec 31, 2020 TRANSFERRED
TOKIO MARINE AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY CA6407521-05 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2019 Dec 31, 2020 TRANSFERRED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA 106354342 SURETY Aug 11, 2015 Aug 11, 2016 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY BAP 5781560 BIPD/Primary Dec 31, 2013 Aug 1, 2019 REPLACED
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING 2099437498 BIPD/Primary Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2013 REPLACED
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING 2099437498 BIPD/Primary Dec 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2011 REPLACED
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING 2099437498 BIPD/Primary Dec 31, 2011 May 29, 2012 NAME CHANGED
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING 2099437498 BIPD/Primary Dec 31, 2011 May 21, 2014 CANCELLED
AMERICAN ECONOMY INSURANCE COMPANY 02-CC-988544 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 2002 Jan 8, 2012 CANCELLED
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA BA8487035 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 2000 Apr 25, 2002 NAME CHANGED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA YJ-810-332X5752-TIL-97 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 1997 Jan 1, 2000 REPLACED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY YJ-810-332X5752-TIL-97 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 1997 Oct 1, 1997 REPLACED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY RSP 039946 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 1996 Oct 1, 1997 REPLACED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY RST 099678 BIPD/Primary Mar 1, 1996 Oct 1, 1996 REPLACED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA 247822 CARGO Jul 21, 1995 Apr 25, 1996 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA 247 8622 BIPD/Primary Jul 21, 1995 Mar 1, 1996 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 6, 2022
    enforcement
    Enforcement case CO-2022-0068-CO8113 — $4,310
  2. Jan 15, 2021
    authority
    GRANTED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  3. Jan 5, 2021
    authority
    TRANSFER CONSUMMATED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  4. Jan 5, 2021
    authority
    TRANSFER CONSUMMATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Dec 31, 2020
    insurance
    TRANSFER — TOKIO MARINE AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Dec 31, 2020
    insurance
    TRANSFER — PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Aug 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Aug 11, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
  9. May 21, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
  10. Dec 31, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
  11. May 29, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
  12. Jan 19, 2012
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Jan 19, 2012
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 127 days (through May 25, 2012)
  14. Jan 17, 2012
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Jan 8, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN ECONOMY INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Dec 31, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
  17. Dec 20, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. Jul 12, 2002
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Jul 12, 2002
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 103 days (through Oct 23, 2002)
  20. Apr 25, 2002
    insurance
    NAMECHG — SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  21. Apr 25, 2002
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  22. Jan 1, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  23. Oct 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Oct 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  25. Oct 1, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Apr 25, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Mar 1, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FORT MORGAN CO CO 11 1
WIBAUX MT MT 6 2
SIDNEY MT MT 5 1
SH 302 MP 190 TX 4 1
WILLISTON ND ND 3 0
DINOSAUR CO CO 2 0
FORT MORGAN POE EB CO 2 0
LIMON CO CO 2 0
ROSS ND ND 2 0
TIOGA ND ND 2 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 30 5
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 17 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 14 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 12 7
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 10 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 9 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 8 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 7 0
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 4 1
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How to verify SOONER INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about SOONER INC

Is SOONER INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. SOONER INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3493016 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SOONER INC's safety rating?
SOONER INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SOONER INC had?
138 roadside inspections are on file for SOONER INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SOONER INC's out-of-service rate?
SOONER INC's peak out-of-service rate is 33.8% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SOONER INC based?
SOONER INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2585 TRAILRIDGE DR E, LAFAYETTE, Colorado 80026. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SOONER INC have valid operating authority?
SOONER INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does SOONER INC operate?
SOONER INC self-reports 143 power units and 125 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SOONER INC had any crashes?
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SOONER INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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