SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO LLC (USDOT 524802) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): NORTY TURNER (Company officer); GARTH PRICE (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/524802/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 1.6% vs peer median 1.3% (worse). Vehicle OOS 15% vs peer median 16% (better). n=884 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 172 | 200 | 0 |
| Trailers | 329 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 107 | 331 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 227 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 481 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 299 | 299 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 7 | 36 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.34% | 12.04% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO LLC is a corporation based in PHOENIX, AZ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 524802. 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 810 power units and 845 drivers, with 481 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 15.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO LLC is a large fleet, operating 810 power units and 845 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Phoenix, AZ. Across 318 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.3% out-of-service rate, with 16 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
318 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 122% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (98) and TX (51), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
12.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (59.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 17 times.
The fleet comprises 810 power units (large fleet) and 845 drivers; Freightliner, Peterbilt, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 884 ACTIVE carriers operating 405–1,215 power units (±50% of this carrier's 810 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 95 | 21 | 22.1% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 46 | 4 | 8.7% | May 5, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 33 | 1 | 3.0% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 25 | 4 | 16.0% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 23 | 2 | 8.7% | May 14, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 17 | 1 | 5.9% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | May 29, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | May 4, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 8, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 176 | |
| Peterbilt | 101 | |
| Kenworth | 88 | |
| Fontaine | 26 | |
| Ford | 17 | |
| Trlk | 14 | |
| Dako | 12 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 7 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 77 | — | 2.65 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (481 rows) View all 481 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88344861 | Jul 6, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88314422 | Jul 2, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.100C-C | No |
| 88314394 | Jul 2, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88263726 | Jun 26, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 88178068 | Jun 17, 2026 | NV | 1 | — |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 88138570 | Jun 12, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
3 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLILC, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 88063232 | Jun 5, 2026 | CO | 1 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88027477 | Jun 1, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 396.3A1DLDSYEL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.9B3-DFRCLS | Yes |
| 88002786 | May 29, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.67C7V-F | No |
| 87932204 | May 21, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 87910865 | May 19, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 87895154 | May 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87878337 | May 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 87871317 | May 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.3A1-ALBV | No |
| 87867339 | May 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87788629 | May 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87776078 | May 5, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87755734 | May 4, 2026 | OR | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LHWS | Yes |
| 87729776 | Apr 29, 2026 | CA | 2 | I-680 NB K PLATFORM SCALES |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 2-SLLSR, 104F3-C | No |
| 87666132 | Apr 22, 2026 | AZ | 2 | TUCSON AZ |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 9A-LSML, 9D2-FTF, 9A-LRLI | No |
| 87600095 | Apr 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87597557 | Apr 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 209D-STGBL | Yes |
| 87586582 | Apr 14, 2026 | TX | 1 | SH-0071 IN TRAVIS CO. (546-590 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87572109 | Apr 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | I-85 NB NEAR MM 72 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87535693 | Apr 8, 2026 | NC | 3 | I 85 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (227 rows) View all 227 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7A8BHQE1UP | Oct 29, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX79HEHQE1GZ | Oct 1, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010019491 | Aug 21, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA2802500923 | Aug 8, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX77HGHQE11V | Jul 23, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009876493 | May 1, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0004314607 | Apr 8, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108044262 | Mar 4, 2025 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2025000174 | Feb 13, 2025 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NV1160000978 | Jan 16, 2025 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5452401938 | Dec 13, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2652404134 | Dec 4, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2024001654 | Sep 3, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3905024480 | Aug 14, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX6XZ8HQE1DS | Aug 8, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6WFAHQE1OS | Jun 19, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| FL8962660504 | Apr 8, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009248685 | Nov 29, 2023 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8402305761 | Nov 9, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107501363 | Oct 24, 2023 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009187956 | Oct 11, 2023 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA2502302438 | May 26, 2023 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0103623192 | Apr 12, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107263542 | Mar 6, 2023 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2023000360 | Feb 22, 2023 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILROY IF | CA | 25 | 2 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 16 | 1 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 14 | 1 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 14 | 0 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 10 | 1 |
| I 85 | NC | 7 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 6 | 4 |
| DU PONT WA | WA | 6 | 1 |
| DUMONT CO | CO | 5 | 0 |
| OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 5 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 43 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 2 | 0 |
| 393.106(d) | Insufficient aggregate working load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
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