SUNLIGHT TRANS INC
USDOT 3838805 • 231 E ALESSANDRO BLVD STE 6A 124, RIVERSIDE, CA, 92508
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1395268 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 6, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCA000086-00 | ON FILE | Oct 21, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCA000086-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2024 | Jan 19, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCA000086-00 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2024 | Oct 27, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCA000086-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2024 | Oct 21, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71003653 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2023 | Oct 27, 2024 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1805952 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2023 | Dec 2, 2023 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1805952 | CANCELLED | Apr 29, 2022 | Apr 29, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCA000086-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCA000086-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCA000086-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2025 | Jan 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCA000086-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2024 | Oct 27, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71003653 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2024 | Oct 27, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1805952 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2023 | Dec 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1805952 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1395268 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2025 |
| MC1395268 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2024 |
| MC1395268 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2023 |
| MC1395268 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2023 |
| MC1395268 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 5, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (79 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 22 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 3 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (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 t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43B-BATV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (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 available | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
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)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-5 N/B | ...296339 | SUNLIGHT TRANS INC |
| Jan 9, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARSON | ALBERTONI ST/491ft W of AVALON BL | ...460237 | SUNLIGHT TRANS INC |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records