SOS FREIGHT LLC
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SOS FREIGHT LLC is a motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3571456. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SOS FREIGHT LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Columbus, OH. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is on file.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in KY (2) and PA (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (48.3% of violations); top code 396.3(a)(1) (Inspection/repair/maintenance - general) cited 3 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Van guard, and Vang are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance & contact
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,062 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 4, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 12 | |
| Vanguard | 5 | |
| Vang | 2 | |
| Vngi | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 1 |
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87150992 | Feb 25, 2026 | PA | 3 | pa-on-i-70-w-mm-49.9 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86553425 | Dec 11, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.9D2-FTF, 392.2-SLL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86428529 | Nov 24, 2025 | GA | 3 | CARTERSVILLE GA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85641893 | Aug 27, 2025 | IL | 2 | il-i-70-w/b |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 391.41A1-LOC, 392.2LC, 396.17C | Yes |
| 85477011 | Aug 11, 2025 | OH | 2 | JACKSON OH |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85250632 | Jul 16, 2025 | OH | 3 | XENIA OH |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 83927231 | Feb 19, 2025 | TN | 3 | PIONEER TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 83573433 | Jan 4, 2025 | IN | 3 | INDIANAPOLIS IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82295489 | Jul 30, 2024 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82225610 | Jul 25, 2024 | KY | 1 | HENDERSON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| 82007759 | Jul 1, 2024 | KY | 2 | LAWRENCEBURG |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81432937 | Apr 23, 2024 | NC | 3 | I40 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
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 | MC1203187 | Common | DISMISSED | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2023 | MC1203187-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05220 | 91X | Oct 2, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300073278 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2024 | Oct 2, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA973983293 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 2, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 2, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 2, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 3, 2023
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Apr 20, 2023
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Mar 29, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARTERSVILLE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| HENDERSON | KY | 1 | 1 |
| LAWRENCEBURG | KY | 1 | 0 |
| WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| I40 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| JACKSON OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| XENIA OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| PIONEER TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1203187
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BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify SOS FREIGHT LLC
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- 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.
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