DAN SULLIVAN TRUCKING INC
USDOT 449961 • 511 NORTH DIXIE HWY, CAVE CITY, KY, 42127
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-218879 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0000273 | ON FILE | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2025 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI97903044 | ON FILE | Apr 22, 2001 | Apr 22, 2010 |
Insurance History (28 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GFL0001069 | REPLACED | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GFL0001069 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GFL0001069 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GFL0001069 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2021 | Feb 22, 2022 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0726720 | REPLACED | Nov 25, 2020 | May 1, 2021 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0726720 | CANCELLED | Oct 13, 2020 | Nov 25, 2020 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0726720 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2019 | Oct 13, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF000365 | REPLACED | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2019 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 5533625 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP16626A | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2015 | May 1, 2017 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 362075 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2014 | Apr 22, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 069 48 67 | REPLACED | Apr 20, 2011 | Apr 22, 2014 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRP9064531 02 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2010 | Apr 20, 2011 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRP9064531 02 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2010 | Apr 22, 2011 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAP9064531 00 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2008 | Apr 22, 2010 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 235523 0406 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2007 | Apr 22, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 235523 0406 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2006 | Apr 22, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 235523 0405 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2005 | Apr 22, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL481809 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2002 | Apr 22, 2005 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI97903944 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2001 | Apr 22, 2001 |
| EXECUTIVE RISK INDEMNITY INC. | BIPD/Primary | TW163627 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2000 | Apr 22, 2002 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1E68060 99 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 1998 | Apr 22, 2000 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 0005-49-64 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 1998 | Nov 28, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN028754 | REPLACED | Apr 26, 1996 | Apr 22, 1998 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 234654 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 1995 | Apr 26, 1996 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 234654 | REPLACED | Apr 26, 1995 | Oct 24, 1995 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 234654 | CANCELLED | Apr 26, 1995 | Dec 6, 1995 |
| GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 1460399 | REPLACED | Dec 22, 1992 | Oct 24, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GAT0000273 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GFL0001069 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GFL0001069 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2022 | Aug 11, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GFL0001069 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GFL0001069 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2022 | Feb 22, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0726720 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0726720 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2020 | Nov 25, 2020 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0726720 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2020 | Oct 13, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF000365 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 5533625 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP16626A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 362075 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2015 | Apr 22, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 069 48 67 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2014 | Apr 22, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP9064531 02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2011 | Apr 22, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | TRP9064531 02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2011 | Apr 20, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI97903044 | CARGO | Apr 22, 2010 | Apr 22, 2010 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | CAP9064531 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2010 | Apr 22, 2010 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 235523 0406 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2008 | Apr 22, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 235523 0406 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2007 | Apr 22, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 235523 0405 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2006 | Apr 22, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL481809 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2005 | Apr 22, 2005 |
| CANCEL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 0005-49-64 | CARGO | Nov 28, 2002 | Nov 28, 2002 |
| CANCEL | EXECUTIVE RISK INDEMNITY INC. | TW163627 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2002 | Apr 22, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI97903944 | CARGO | Apr 22, 2001 | Apr 22, 2001 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 1E68060 99 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2000 | Apr 22, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN028754 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 1998 | Apr 22, 1998 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 234654 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 1996 | Apr 26, 1996 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 234654 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 1995 | Dec 6, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 234654 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 1995 | Oct 24, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 1460399 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 1995 | Oct 24, 1995 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC218879 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2025 |
| MC218879 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2022 |
| MC218879 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2020 |
| MC218879 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2018 |
| MC218879 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2017 |
| MC218879 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2015 |
| MC218879 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2011 |
| MC218879 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2010 |
| MC218879 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2008 |
| MC218879 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2007 |
| MC218879 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2006 |
| MC218879 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2005 |
| MC218879 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 1, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC218879 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 11, 1989 | — | 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
5 states • 14 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 14 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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 (14 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
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (24 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HORSE CAVE | KY0218 | ...HD1246 | DAN SULLIVAN TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 25, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | BONNIEVILLE | I 0065 | ...690607 | DAN SULLIVAN TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 9, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | I 0065 | ...818727 | DAN SULLIVAN TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 17, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | W HILL ST | ...364532 | DAN SULLIVAN TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 9, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2018 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2017 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2017 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2015 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2011 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2011 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2010 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2010 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 9, 2008 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2008 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2007 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2007 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2006 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2005 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2004 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2001 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2001 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 1997 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
55 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 55 events