- Common authority is currently revoked as of Dec 15, 2025 · Docket MC1318382.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 168 days (since Dec 8, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
SOWDIA TRADING LLC
Uninsured since Dec 8, 2025
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SOWDIA TRADING LLC is a motor carrier based in PICKERINGTON, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3732847. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 21 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.1%. 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.
Operating authority revoked or suspended
FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.
SOWDIA TRADING LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 3 years on FMCSA's records, based in Pickerington, OH. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 46.7% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (4) and NY (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
46.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 12 times, 7 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner and International 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 282,997 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 17, 2024 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 15, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 14, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 16 | |
| International | 3 | |
| Volvo | 2 | |
| Utility | 1 | |
| Woods Trai | 1 |
Recent Inspections (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84694400 | May 15, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.3A1-BOS, 396.17C-PI, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| 84597963 | Apr 30, 2025 | NY | 2 | FULTONVILLE NY |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 84532828 | Apr 23, 2025 | NY | 2 | ALBANY NY |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.9D2-FTF, 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 84103907 | Mar 11, 2025 | NJ | 1 | KNOWLTON SCALE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 83488147 | Dec 27, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83483499 | Dec 24, 2024 | OH | 2 | HUBBARD OH |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.9A-LIL, 395.8A, 393.65C-FIS | No |
| 83451746 | Dec 18, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.8A-ELD, 396.17C | No |
| 82939891 | Oct 17, 2024 | IA | 1 | ia-15---i380-nb-mm-51-brandon |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.8A-ELD, 393.45B2, 392.2C | Yes |
| 82896288 | Oct 11, 2024 | OH | 2 | LUCASVILLE OH |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| 82795286 | Sep 30, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.9(a), 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
| 82695398 | Sep 17, 2024 | PA | 2 | — |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.9, 396.17C, 393.9H | No |
| 82408328 | Aug 14, 2024 | MI | 1 | I-75 NB AT 5 MM |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 82200960 | Jul 23, 2024 | NY | 2 | BUFFALO PEACE BRIDGE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 392.2, 395.8(a)(1), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 81631763 | May 15, 2024 | PA | 1 | I80 W EXIT 274 |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.9(a), 395.8(e)(1), 393.25(a) | Yes |
| 81506113 | May 2, 2024 | MD | 2 | ALLEGANY COUNTY |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81395591 | Apr 19, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21T(b) | No |
| 81392605 | Apr 18, 2024 | WV | 3 | CHAPMANVILLE WV |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80962499 | Feb 28, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80962003 | Feb 27, 2024 | MI | 3 | EB |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81232778 | Jan 8, 2024 | IN | 1 | RICHMOND IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.5B-L, 391.41A-MCPC | No |
| 80554495 | Jan 8, 2024 | WV | 2 | LOGAN WV |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 383.71H, 392.2-SLL | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0255099148 | May 29, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA500378400X | Dec 12, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| WV202402357A | Jan 8, 2024 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | MC1318382 | Common | REVOKED | Dec 13, 2022 |
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2022 | MC1318382-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 13, 2022 | MC1318382-C | VOL | REVOCATION | VOL → |
| Oct 20, 2021 | MC1318382-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA987603586 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2025 | Dec 8, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA987603586 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2024 | Jun 16, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA987603586 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2024 | Jun 17, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT10125A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2023 | Oct 14, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA953014870 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2021 | Oct 14, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 15, 2025
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Dec 15, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 8, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 17, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 16, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 4, 2025
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Oct 14, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 14, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 13, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE INSPECTION | OH | 2 | 1 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| ALLEGANY COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| SYKESVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| EB | MI | 1 | 1 |
| I-75 NB AT 5 MM | MI | 1 | 1 |
| KNOWLTON SCALE | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| ALBANY NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| BUFFALO PEACE BRIDGE | NY | 1 | 1 |
| FULTONVILLE NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 7 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 1 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1318382
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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How to verify SOWDIA TRADING 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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