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SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC

USDOT 3960344 Active Based in BELLINGHAM, WA

SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC is a motor carrier based in BELLINGHAM, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3960344. 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 11 power units and 15 drivers, with 110 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 30.6%. 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.

Carrier Overview

SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 15 drivers, based in Bellingham, WA. Across 83 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.3% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
11
Drivers
15
Inspections
110
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
30.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
3
Authorities
2
1 active

Active filings

Insurance
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Policy effective May 18, 2026
Process Agent
SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC1476726
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

83 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 207% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WA (37) and CA (19), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

19.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.2% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 10 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Kenworth, Great Dane, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common (Property)
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · BIPD/Primary
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · BIPD/Primary
2 active policies
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 30.6% vs 23.4% +7.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 2.4% vs 6.7% -4.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.30 vs 1.80 +0.50
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
Serves 32,005 carriers
Location & Contact
6297 OLD GUIDE RD
BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Phone: 3606032848
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 3960344
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 1,100,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 30.6% is well above the 10–15% national average.
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 94,188 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
2.4%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 94,188 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
30.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 94,188 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +10.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-05 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
136 violations
39 OOS · 28.7%
Unsafe Driving
25 violations
Hours of Service
24 violations
1 OOS · 4.2%
General/Admin
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Washington (WA) 35 10 28.6% Mar 6, 2026
California (CA) 19 4 21.1% Jan 6, 2026
Utah (UT) 8 0 0.0% Oct 23, 2025
New Mexico (NM) 7 0 0.0% Feb 27, 2026
Oregon (OR) 3 1 33.3% Sep 25, 2025
Idaho (ID) 3 0 0.0% Mar 8, 2025
Colorado (CO) 2 0 0.0% Sep 18, 2025
Georgia (GA) 1 0 0.0% May 1, 2025
South Dakota (SD) 1 0 0.0% Jun 26, 2024
Arizona (AZ) 1 0 0.0% Feb 13, 2025
Texas (TX) 1 0 0.0% Sep 15, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 88
Great Dane 66
Utility 29
Volvo 9
Freightliner 5
Hyundai Translead 5
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 (110 rows) View all 110 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87273292 Mar 6, 2026 WA 2 BOW WA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00416 · 1XKYD49X8PJ226309
4 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LSML No
87171906 Feb 27, 2026 NM 3 US 550
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00417 · 1XKYD49X4PJ226310
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
87027433 Feb 4, 2026 WA 3 BOW WA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00415 · 1XKYD49X4PJ226307
0 — No
86820611 Jan 6, 2026 CA 1 CACHE CREEK SCALES
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00419 · 1XKYD49X6PJ226308
6 396.3A1-BOS, 393.75B-TF, 393.47E Yes
86729763 Dec 22, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00415 · 1XKYD49X4PJ226307
0 — No
86531709 Dec 3, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00415 · 1XKYD49X4PJ226307
0 — No
86477631 Dec 3, 2025 WA 2 BOW WA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00417 · 1XKYD49X4PJ226310
5 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.11A1-LLPL Yes
86474050 Nov 23, 2025 CA 2 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA RP00415 · 1XKYD49X4PJ226307
0 — No
86163844 Oct 23, 2025 WA 1 GRANDVIEW WA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00417 · 1XKYD49X4PJ226310
8 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.55C2-B Yes
86128158 Oct 23, 2025 UT 2 AMERICAN FORK UT
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00416 · 1XKYD49X8PJ226309
7 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LIL, 392.60A-D No
86184562 Oct 22, 2025 CA 1 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00415 · 1XKYD49X4PJ226307
2 395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOS, 393.45D-B Yes
86085032 Oct 15, 2025 UT 1 MONTICELLO UT
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP22293 · 3AKJHHDR6PSNW6092
0 — No
86013342 Oct 8, 2025 UT 3 HELPER UT
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP22293 · 3AKJHHDR6PSNW6092
0 — No
86001550 Oct 8, 2025 WA 2 BOW WA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00416 · 1XKYD49X8PJ226309
1 393.95A1 No
85963453 Oct 1, 2025 WA 3 LIBERTY LAKE WA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP07314 · 1XKYD49XXPJ263734
0 — No
85883939 Sep 25, 2025 OR 2 UMATILLA OR
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RO00419 · 1XKYD49X6PJ226308
2 393.205A-WRBH, 392.2-SLL Yes
85831569 Sep 18, 2025 CO 1 CORTEZ CO
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP22293 · 3AKJHHDR6PSNW6092
2 393.75A3-ATIS, 392.2SLSNC No
85817504 Sep 16, 2025 CA 2 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA RP07314 · 1XKYD49XXPJ263734
1 393.60C No
85842130 Sep 15, 2025 TX 2 US281
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00417 · 1XKYD49X4PJ226310
1 393.11 No
85767613 Sep 12, 2025 UT 3 HELPER UT
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00417 · 1XKYD49X4PJ226310
0 — No
85770955 Sep 10, 2025 WA 3 GRANDVIEW WA
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP22293 · 3AKJHHDR6PSNW6092
0 — No
85630770 Aug 28, 2025 WA 1 BOW WA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP07314 · 1XKYD49XXPJ263734
4 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.55E-B, 393.60C Yes
85574373 Aug 18, 2025 WA 2 RIDGEFIELD WA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00417 · 1XKYD49X4PJ226310
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
85559526 Aug 17, 2025 WA 3 LYNDEN WA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00418 · 1XKYD49X2PJ226306
0 — No
85392585 Jul 30, 2025 WA 2 BOW WA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP00416 · 1XKYD49X8PJ226309
2 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.9A-LSML No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
GA0009879739 May 1, 2025 GA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
UT2501365876 Feb 20, 2025 UT 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
WA000EF23676 Sep 27, 2024 WA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
MC1476726
PENDING
Granted Oct 28, 2022
View full authority record →
COMMON
MC1476726
Active
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Oct 28, 2022 MC1476726 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 PDF
Oct 28, 2022 MC1476726-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA00721700 BIPD/Primary May 18, 2026 On file ACTIVE
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA00721700 BIPD/Primary Oct 20, 2022 On file ACTIVE
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 24, 2026
    oos
    Out-of-service order — Intrastate Out of Service
  2. Oct 28, 2022
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
DUNSMUIR GRADE IF CA 16 3
BOW WA WA 16 6
RIDGEFIELD WA WA 8 1
CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF CA 4 1
COTTONWOOD IF CA 4 0
BRIGHAM CITY UT UT 4 0
US 550 NM 3 0
GRANDVIEW WA WA 3 1
PLYMOUTH WA WA 3 1
BOISE ID ID 2 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 14 0
395.8(e)(1) 395.8(e)(1) Hours of Service 7 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 6 2
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
395.3(a)(3)(i) 395.3(a)(3)(i) Hours of Service 4 0
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.75(c) Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
396.17(c) No proof of periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.45(d) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
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How to verify SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC

  1. 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.
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  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC

Is SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3960344 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC's safety rating? ▾
SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC had? ▾
110 roadside inspections are on file for SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 30.6% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC based? ▾
SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 6297 OLD GUIDE RD, BELLINGHAM, Washington 98226. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1476726). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC operate? ▾
SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC self-reports 11 power units and 15 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SONIC FREIGHTLINES LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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