SONIC TRANSPORTATION LLC
LANSING, MI
SONIC TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in LANSING, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3719858. 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 4 power units and 5 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SONIC TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 5 drivers, based in Lansing, MI. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 133% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (2) and KY (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (76.7% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 179,652 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 8 | |
| Wabash National | 4 | |
| Vanguard | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Volvo | 2 | |
| Rogers Tra | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86684004 | Dec 30, 2025 | AR | 3 | LONOKE AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86205115 | Oct 29, 2025 | AL | 2 | HEFLIN AL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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18 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 395.24 | Yes |
| 86178598 | Oct 28, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.48A-BI-SA, 396.3A1-F, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 85538367 | Aug 13, 2025 | NY | 2 | BATH NY |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85527457 | Aug 12, 2025 | NY | 2 | CAMPBELL NY |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 84998465 | Jun 18, 2025 | CO | 1 | LIMON CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45D-B, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 81877881 | Jun 13, 2024 | MI | 1 | SARANAC REST AREA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.47(e), 393.102(a)(1)(ii), 393.45(d) | No |
| 81268151 | Apr 2, 2024 | MI | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80768774 | Feb 2, 2024 | MI | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11 | No |
| 80426467 | Dec 18, 2023 | MI | 2 | mi-w/b-i-69-@-grand-river-rd |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9(a), 396.17(c), 393.45(b)(2) | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0005676930 | Jul 25, 2025 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MI0003257534 | Jul 20, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2021 | MC1308884 | Common (Property) | PENDING | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2021 | MC1308884-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM069589-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0080557 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA993841785 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2025 | May 14, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT07970A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2023 | Mar 3, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0076016 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2023 | Sep 2, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0076016 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0076016 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2022 | Jun 3, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| SMALL FLEET ADVANTAGE RRG, INC | FCA00000100687 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2021 | Oct 8, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| SMALL FLEET ADVANTAGE RRG, INC | FCA00000100687 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2021 | Sep 13, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 3, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Sep 5, 2023
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Sep 2, 2023insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 5, 2023insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 9, 2023
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Jun 3, 2023insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 11, 2023
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Oct 8, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — SMALL FLEET ADVANTAGE RRG, INC
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Sep 29, 2022
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Sep 14, 2022
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Sep 13, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — SMALL FLEET ADVANTAGE RRG, INC
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Aug 22, 2022
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Oct 1, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.102(a)(1)(ii) | Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1308884
Common · ACTIVE · MC
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SMALL FLEET ADVANTAGE RRG, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify SONIC TRANSPORTATION LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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