SORENSON TRANSPORTATION CO INC
USDOT 43838 • DBA: SORENSON TRANSPORT CO INC • 632 NW CALIFORNIA ST, CHEHALIS, WA, 98532
ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
43,838
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
State
Phone
3607488877
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
60
Drivers (MCS-150)
44
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
3,552,276
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
632 NW CALIFORNIA ST, CHEHALIS, WA, 98532
Mailing Address
PO BOX 311, CHEHALIS, WA, 98532
Contact
Phone: 3607488877
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.
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
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
3
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jul 1, 2002
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7504311102-021 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2002 | Aug 4, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7504311302-021 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2002 | Aug 4, 2005 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7504311302-021 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7504311102-021 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP32295B | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP32295A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP32295B | REPLACED | Nov 20, 1991 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP32295A | REPLACED | Jul 3, 1991 | Jul 1, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7504311102-021 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2005 | Aug 4, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7504311302-021 | CARGO | Aug 4, 2005 | Aug 4, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7504311102-021 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7504311302-021 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP32295A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP32295B | CARGO | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP32295A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP32295B | CARGO | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 1998 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC136830 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | May 26, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC136830 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 26, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC136830 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 26, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC136830 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC136830 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 21, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC136830 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 21, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
7%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
165
Violations
43
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
2.0%
Driver OOS %
1.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
60
Drivers (MCS-150)
44
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
7
Jul
2
Aug
6
Sep
5
Oct
3
Nov
5
Dec
5
Jan
2
Feb
8
Mar
5
Apr
4
May
8
Jun
3
Jul
6
Aug
4
Sep
2
Oct
5
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
4
Feb
8
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 165 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 165 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (43 violations from latest 100 of 165 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55A-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-21.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.43vs nat'l 1.80
-1.37 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (165 inspections)
Showing 50 of 165
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
107 total · 3.7% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
DUNSMUIR GRADE IF68 · 1 OOS
RIDGEFIELD WA4 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance35 · 5 OOS
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
11
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
23
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | DIAMOND BAR | 34.025736 / -117.789011 | ...858699 | SORENSON TRANSPORTATION CO INC |
| Sep 4, 2024 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | ELWOOD ST / 6 FT S OLYMPIC BL | ...858699 | SORENSON TRANSPORTATION CO INC |
| Oct 11, 2022 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SEATAC | S 200TH ST BLK 2600 | ...479252 | SORENSON TRANSPORTATION CO INC |
| Aug 14, 2022 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 2.80 E BUCKS CORNER | I-84 .57 W STANFIELD REST AREA EXIT | ...274690 | SORENSON TRANSPORTATION CO INC |
| Apr 12, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MODESTO | 9th ST/H ST | ...479256 | SORENSON TRANSPORTATION CO INC |
| Apr 7, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5 NB/1m S PELTIER RD | ...274699 | SORENSON TRANSPORTATION CO INC |
| Jan 6, 2022 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | .80 S ROSEBURG | I-5 .11 S PORTLAND AVE ON RAMP | ...479256 | SORENSON TRANSPORTATION CO INC |
| Aug 17, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUPONT | I-5*122.00 | ...207890 | SORENSON TRANSPORTATION CO INC |
| Nov 20, 2020 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 7, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2018 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2016 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2015 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2014 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2013 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2013 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2013 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2012 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2012 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2011 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2011 | OR | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2011 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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