SUNSHINE TRANS GROUP INC
USDOT 4283286 โข 5176 W OSLIN AVE, FRESNO, CA, 93722
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-1665409 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 8, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81006015 | ON FILE | Nov 11, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81006015 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2025 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81006015 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81006015 | CANCELLED | Jul 17, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81006015 | REPLACED | Jul 17, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81006015 | REPLACED | Jun 11, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81006015 | CANCELLED | Jun 11, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81001551 | CANCELLED | Oct 6, 2024 | Jun 5, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006015 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2026 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006015 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006015 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2025 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006015 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006015 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006015 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81006015 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81001551 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1665409 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1665409 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2026 |
| MC1665409 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2025 |
| MC1665409 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2025 |
| MC1665409 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 17, 2025 | โ | Unknown |
| MC1665409 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 11, 2024 | REVOKED | Jun 11, 2025 |
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
5 states โข 6 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | โ | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | โ | 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 | โ | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65C | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | โ | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | 1 | 1 | 9 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | โ | General/Admin |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | 86265585 | I-80 WB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - WEI | PA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 393.55E-B, 393.78A-WS, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 86100042 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | โ | No |
| Aug 23, 2025 | 85599878 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER | CA | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 85487731 | PAINESVILLE OH | OH | Level 3 | VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | โ | No |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 84147007 | OFF ROADWAY NETWORK AT: LAT 35 | NM | Level 2 | INLD SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 393.205A, 393.11, 393.65C | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82887913 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | INLD SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 392.2, 392.22(a), 392.22(b) | Yes |
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 5, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-81 | ...KC2671 | SUNSHINE TRANS GROUP INC |
| Feb 5, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-81 | ...KC2671 | SUNSHINE TRANS GROUP INC. |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records