SUNLIGHT TRANS INC

USDOT 3838805 • 231 E ALESSANDRO BLVD STE 6A 124, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92508

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
3,838,805
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9514810459
Power Units (MCS-150)
17
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
MCS-150 Mileage
1,700,000
Physical Address
231 E ALESSANDRO BLVD STE 6A 124, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92508
Mailing Address
231 E ALESSANDRO BLVD STE 6A, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92508
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 29.6%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 22.9 percentage points above average.

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: Oct 21, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1395268ACTIVEUnknownJan 6, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKSCA000086-00ON FILEOct 21, 2025Oct 27, 2025

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKSCA000086-00CANCELLEDOct 27, 2024Jan 19, 2025
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKSCA000086-00REPLACEDOct 27, 2024Oct 27, 2024
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKSCA000086-00CANCELLEDOct 27, 2024Oct 21, 2025
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA71003653CANCELLEDDec 2, 2023Oct 27, 2024
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySMC1805952CANCELLEDApr 29, 2023Dec 2, 2023
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySMC1805952CANCELLEDApr 29, 2022Apr 29, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYKSCA000086-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 27, 2025Oct 27, 2025
CANCELKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYKSCA000086-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 21, 2025Oct 21, 2025
TERM/CANCLKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYKSCA000086-00BIPD/PrimaryJan 19, 2025Jan 19, 2025
TERM/REPLKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYKSCA000086-00BIPD/PrimaryOct 27, 2024Oct 27, 2024
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA71003653BIPD/PrimaryOct 27, 2024Oct 27, 2024
CANCELSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SMC1805952BIPD/PrimaryDec 2, 2023Dec 2, 2023
CANCELSECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.SMC1805952BIPD/PrimaryApr 29, 2023Apr 29, 2023

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1395268COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 23, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 6, 2025
MC1395268COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 30, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 24, 2024
MC1395268COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 6, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 4, 2023
MC1395268COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 3, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 1, 2023
MC1395268MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 5, 2022Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
81%
Unsafe Driving
26%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
27
Violations
79
18 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.9%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
29.6%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
17
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
2
Jul
6
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
4
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 27 of 27 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states27 inspections

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Violation Summary (79 violations from 27 inspections)

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Violation Summary (79 violations from 27 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued2218Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.70Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate417Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status3010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed32Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service33Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps323Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.43B-BATVBrake - relay emergency valve107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued118Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2DIMOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.15(i)(9)Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii)Driver failed to manually add the trailer number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47(d)Brake actuators/chambers defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(k)(2)ELD malfunction / not functional115Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60(e)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.7Unsafe operations forbidden11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
25.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
+2.5 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
29.6%vs nat'l 6.7%
+22.9 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.93vs nat'l 1.80
+1.13 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (27 inspections)

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Inspection History (27 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 19, 202687119462RoadsideCALevel 5VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 19, 202687119461RoadsideCALevel 5VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.95A1No
Feb 19, 202687119460RoadsideCALevel 5VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 19, 202687119459RoadsideCALevel 5VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 22, 202586646078S/B SR-99 JNO SR-58CALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR17395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 392.2-SLLEQPNo
Nov 11, 202586304882RoadsideCALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1Details unavailableNo
Mar 21, 202584200148NORTH JACKSON OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLUCRYes
Mar 8, 202584110580GRAPEVINE CVEFCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Oct 25, 202483020218CONEJO IFCALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEDYes
Oct 3, 202482829492WB SR-140 JEO I-5CALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2DIM, 395.8K2-HOSP, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Sep 17, 202482686388N/B I-5 N/O SR-58CALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER6392.2, 395.8(a)(1), 390.21T(b)Yes
Sep 4, 202482578971MADERA AREACALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2, 395.15(i)(9), 395.24(c)(2)(ii)No
Aug 21, 20248264749219099 NANDINA AVE RIVERSIDECALevel 5VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Aug 21, 20248264749019099 NANDINA AVE RIVERSIDECALevel 5VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47(d), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Aug 21, 20248264749119099 NANDINA AVE RIVERSIDECALevel 5VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4393.78, 393.43, 392.2No
Aug 21, 20248264748919099 NANDINA AVE RIVERSIDECALevel 5HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 21, 20248264755219099 NANDINA AVE RIVERSIDECALevel 5WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 15, 202482411524EB SR-140 JEO I-5CALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR8392.2, 393.9(a), 395.8(k)(2)Yes
Jul 16, 202482158878COLUMBIA AVE. & MAIN ST.CALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Jul 12, 202482135251I-5 N/B JSO SR-58CALevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 396.7Yes
Jan 19, 202480650435STOCKDALE HWY TO N/B I-5CALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 395.8(a)(1)Yes
Sep 1, 202379573510SAN JOQAUIN COUNTYCALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 395.8Yes
Jun 30, 20237914073410712 LOCUST AVE BLOOMINGTONCALevel 5GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3393.43, 393.45(b)(2), 393.95(f)No
Jun 30, 20237914073310712 LOCUST AVE BLOOMINGTONCALevel 5HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 30, 20237914073210712 LOCUST AVE BLOOMINGTONCALevel 5VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45(b)(2)No
May 10, 202378597109MEADE COUNTY - 119KSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9(a)No
Apr 20, 202378413630RoadsideIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8(a)(1)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

20 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-072026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 9, 2026CATOW00UNINCORPORATEDI-5 N/B...296339SUNLIGHT TRANS INC
Jan 9, 2023CATOW00CARSONALBERTONI ST/491ft W of AVALON BL...460237SUNLIGHT TRANS INC

Compliance Timeline

10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 9, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 27, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 21, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 19, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 6, 2025
Authority
Oct 27, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 27, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 2, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 29, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 9, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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