SORCO INC
USDOT 505963 • DBA: SORENSEN TRANSPORT • 6575 US HIGHWAY 10 W, MISSOULA, MT, 59808-9086
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG929303D | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 62P101022 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP51255A | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 13, 2007 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG929303D | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 20, 2023 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG929303C | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2021 | Aug 22, 2021 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG929303C | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG929303C | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG929303B | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CU138213A | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2019 | Aug 6, 2021 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CU138213A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG929303A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | CPP138213A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG929303A | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 3, 2020 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG929303 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | ELU796247/01/2017 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 22, 2018 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | ELU796247/01/2017 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CU 138213A | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | ELU796247/01/2016 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | ELU796247/01/2016 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2016 | Jul 30, 2017 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | ELU796247/01/2016 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | ELU796247/01/2016 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2016 | Sep 21, 2016 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CU 138213A | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2016 | Oct 26, 2019 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP138213A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CU 138213A | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP51255A | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2008 | Dec 13, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP51255A | REPLACED | Dec 13, 2007 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP51255A | CANCELLED | Dec 13, 2007 | Aug 4, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP51255A | CANCELLED | Dec 13, 2007 | Aug 4, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG929303D | BIPD/Excess | Jul 20, 2023 | Jul 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 62P101022 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG929303D | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG929303C | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG929303C | BIPD/Excess | Aug 22, 2021 | Aug 22, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CU138213A | BIPD/Excess | Aug 6, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG929303C | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CU138213A | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CPP138213A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG929303B | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG929303A | BIPD/Excess | Jul 3, 2020 | Jul 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG929303A | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CU 138213A | BIPD/Excess | Oct 26, 2019 | Oct 26, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CU 138213A | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG929303 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP138213A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | ELU796247/01/2017 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 22, 2018 | Jul 22, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | ELU796247/01/2017 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | ELU796247/01/2016 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 30, 2017 | Jul 30, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | ELU796247/01/2016 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | ELU796247/01/2016 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 21, 2016 | Sep 21, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CU 138213A | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | ELU796247/01/2016 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP51255A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP51255A | CARGO | Aug 4, 2015 | Aug 4, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP51255A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP51255A | CARGO | Dec 13, 2007 | Dec 13, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP51255A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2007 | Dec 13, 2007 |
Authority Action History (23 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC243108 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2023 |
| MC243108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2023 |
| MC243108 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2022 |
| MC243108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2022 |
| MC243108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2021 |
| MC243108 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2021 |
| MC243108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2021 |
| MC243108 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2021 |
| MC243108 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2020 |
| MC243108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2020 |
| MC243108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2019 |
| MC243108 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2019 |
| MC243108 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2018 |
| MC243108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2018 |
| MC243108 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2018 |
| MC243108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2018 |
| MC243108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2016 |
| MC243108 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2016 |
| MC243108 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 19, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC243108 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 19, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC243108 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Oct 2, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC243108 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | DISMISSED | Oct 2, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC243108 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Oct 2, 1996 | — | 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 • 138 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from latest 100 of 138 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | 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:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.203(h)(2) | No CORROSIVE/NONCORROSIVE for Liquefied Petroleum Gas or missing NOT FOR Q and T Tanks | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202(b) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.14-D | Driving in hazardous conditions | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (138 inspections)
Showing 50 of 138
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2024 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +48.0131 -114.0573 | ...215535 | SORCO |
| Jul 13, 2023 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +46.9344 -114.1128 | ...792480 | SORENSEN TRANSPORT |
| Jan 23, 2023 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +47.4779 -114.9011 | ...188249 | SORENSEN TRANSPORT |
| Dec 20, 2022 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +48.8115 -114.9536 | ...015446 | SORENSEN TRANSPORT |
| Jul 20, 2021 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | +46.3684 -106.9080 | ...188253 | SORENSEN TRANSPORT |
| Dec 9, 2020 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2020 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2019 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2017 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2017 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2016 | MT | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2016 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2016 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2016 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2015 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2015 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2015 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2015 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2015 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2013 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2013 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2012 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2010 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2009 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2003 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
55 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 55 events