SUDDEN SERVICE EXPEDITING INC
USDOT 571693 • 315 SOUTH MAIN STREET, WEST UNITY, OH, 43570
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5000097142 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| UNITED CASUALTY AND SURETY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 991000282 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-6708M58A-TIL-11 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2011 | Jan 13, 2019 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5000097142 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 615996235 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 615996235 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 7, 2018 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 1000977212 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 1096729 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2014 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 0034195 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 33283544 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MXI93015113 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 087703 66042975 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2008 | Oct 23, 2012 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 087703 66042975 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2008 | Nov 9, 2012 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 45MSAF6551 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 42226502-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2000 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 05226502 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2000 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | QL1-181-001401477 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 1997 | Oct 23, 2008 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2 181 001401 24 | REPLACED | Jun 4, 1996 | Mar 1, 2000 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | KO1 181 001401 25 | REPLACED | Jun 4, 1996 | Mar 1, 2000 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | KO1-781-001401-25 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 1995 | Jun 4, 1996 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | KO1-781-001401-25 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 1995 | Jun 6, 1996 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2-781-001401-24 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 1995 | Jun 4, 1996 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2-781-001401-24 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 1995 | Jun 6, 1996 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | KO178100140125 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 1994 | Oct 5, 1995 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT278100140124 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 1994 | Oct 5, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED CASUALTY AND SURETY INSURANCE COMPANY | 991000282 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000097142 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000097142 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 33283544 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-6708M58A-TIL-11 | CARGO | Jan 13, 2019 | Jan 13, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 615996235 | SURETY | Oct 7, 2018 | Oct 7, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 615996235 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1000977212 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY | 1096729 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | 0034195 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 087703 66042975 | SURETY | Nov 9, 2012 | Nov 9, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 087703 66042975 | SURETY | Oct 23, 2012 | Oct 23, 2012 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 42226502-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | MXI93015113 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 45MSAF6551 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | QL1-181-001401477 | SURETY | Oct 23, 2008 | Oct 23, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 05226502 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2 181 001401 24 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2000 | Mar 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO1 181 001401 25 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2000 | Mar 1, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-781-001401-24 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 1996 | Jun 6, 1996 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO1-781-001401-25 | CARGO | Jun 6, 1996 | Jun 6, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO1-781-001401-25 | CARGO | Jun 4, 1996 | Jun 4, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-781-001401-24 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 1996 | Jun 4, 1996 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT278100140124 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 1995 | Oct 5, 1995 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO178100140125 | CARGO | Oct 5, 1995 | Oct 5, 1995 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC277504 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2025 |
| MC277504 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2018 |
| MC277504 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2012 |
| MC277504 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2012 |
| MC277504 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2012 |
| MC277504 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Nov 14, 1997 | — | Unknown |
| MC277504 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 27, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC277504 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 27, 1994 | — | 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
3 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (16 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MADISON (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 20A | ...401129 | SUDDEN SERVICE |
| Aug 23, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 1998 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 1997 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events