SUNSET TRAIL TRUCKING INC
USDOT 3661040 • 4 SUNSET TRAIL, TOWNSEND, MT, 59644
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
3,661,040
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4062026255
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
100,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
4 SUNSET TRAIL, TOWNSEND, MT, 59644
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1286, TOWNSEND, MT, 59644-1286
Contact
Phone: 4062026255
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals2 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 33.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.
HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
2 total fatalities. See crash history below.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
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: Jul 1, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1265746 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 2, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN352933 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03824174 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03824174 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN352933 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03824174 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03824174 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1265746 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2021 |
| MC1265746 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 12, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
3
Violations
9
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 3 of 3 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 3 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (9 violations from 3 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
Inspection History (3 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | 86814612 | Roadside | MT | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 396.17C-PI, 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.55C2-B | No |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 80553410 | DU PONT WA | WA | Level 3 | WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.8(a) | No |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 79847807 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | WA | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
1 total · 0.0% OOS
2026-012026-01
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
LIBERTY LAKE WA1 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance7 · 3 OOS
Hours of Service2 · 1 OOS
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | MT | FATAL | 2 | 2 | US 12 | US HWY12 MM19.6 | ...683107 | SUNSET TRAIL TRUCKING INC |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jul 1, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 1, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 1, 2021
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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StationDU PONT WA
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StationLIBERTY LAKE WA
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