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SONNEBORN BROS INC

Joins 22 inspections on file, 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (Northland Insurance Company) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 8, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.

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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Aug 1, 2023
Review these
  • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file Northland Insurance Company · BMC-91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file Truck Process Agents of America, Inc. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SONNEBORN BROS INC (USDOT 78541)
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

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file — Northland Insurance Company · BMC-91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/78541/
As of: Oct 8, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 78541 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated Company officer: JANNA TETZLAFF Company officer 2: TAMMY DUGAN General Freight Household Goods Machinery / Large Objects Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk Farm Supplies +1 more Based in HETTICK, IL

FMCSA census as of Oct 8, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer

TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: Peer OOS benchmark not available for this carrier.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Field change history →
Operating authority
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) 1 active
common
Insurance

Northland Insurance Company · BMC-91X

2 active liability filings

BOC-3 agent

Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 78541
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC230689
Entity CORPORATION
Company officer JANNA TETZLAFF
Company officer 2 TAMMY DUGAN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Household Goods, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 17 units
Drivers 17
Annual mileage 819,740 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (618) 778-5252
Email: [email protected]
Physical
25416 RTE 111
HETTICK, IL 62649-4108
Mailing
PO BOX 71
HETTICK, IL 62649
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 78541
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 819,740 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Active liability insurance
Northland Insurance Company
BMC-91X · WN354241
Effective Aug 1, 2023
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BMC-91X · $750,000 · WN354241
Effective Aug 1, 2023
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)

No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.

BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.

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Based on FMCSA authority grant of 1990-12-17 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 9 5 0
Trailers 17 3 0
Trucks 3 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units
17
Drivers
17
Inspections
22
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
20.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
20
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
2
1 active

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 20.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Oct 5, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Oct 5, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.04 0 — Oct 5, 2026
Unsafe Driving 6 — 4.52 5 — Oct 5, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 — 4.40 4 — Oct 5, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (22 rows) View all 22 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88447371 Jul 16, 2026 IL 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P621526 · 1NPXGGGG80D212717
1 392.2LC No
88184924 Jun 17, 2026 IL 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P940240 · 3ALXA7001EDFY9862
0 — No
87190609 Mar 2, 2026 IL 1 il-031---maryville---i-55/70-s/b
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1106520 · 1FUJF6CK16DX24812
2 393.75A, 392.2AU Yes
86854576 Jan 15, 2026 IL 3 I55
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P621526 · 1NPXGGGG80D212717
0 — No
85321036 Jul 23, 2025 IL 2 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1131377 · 1FUJGLDR5JLHJ0808
0 — No
85160087 Jul 8, 2025 IN 2 WARREN IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P992883 · 3ALXGF00XLDLG8162
3 393.78A-WS, 392.2-SLLILC, 395.8A No
85244826 Jun 17, 2025 IL 2 —
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Stlg
IL P682059 · 2FZHAWBS78AZ72778
1 393.9 No
84503578 Apr 25, 2025 IA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P 976386 · 3AKJHHDR2RSUZ4908
2 392.2RG, 392.2-SLLS2 No
84131155 Mar 5, 2025 IL 1 IL-111
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1106520 · 1FUJF6CK16DX24812
4 393.205C, 393.55E, 393.11UR Yes
83874948 Feb 14, 2025 IL 3 I-72
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1178983 · 3AKJHLDV0KSKG4575
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
83849618 Feb 10, 2025 IL 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P682060 · 1XKDD49X8EJ396875
3 392.16, 390.21TB, 392.2-SLLS2 No
83816493 Feb 7, 2025 IL 3 il-033---williamsville---i-55-s/b
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1131377 · 1FUJGLDR5JLHJ0808
0 — No
83810378 Feb 4, 2025 IA 3 HWY 218 SALEM
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P 1131377 · 1FUJGLDR5JLHJ0808
3 392.16, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.80A No
83273346 Nov 27, 2024 IL 3 il-031---maryville---i-55/70-s/b
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1092712 · 1XKZD49XXRJ368345
0 — No
82746986 Sep 23, 2024 IL 3 I-70
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P992883 · 3ALXGF00XLDLG8162
0 — No
82538554 Aug 6, 2024 IL 3 I-255
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1121723 · 1FUJGEDV0CSBJ6306
1 392.2 No
82231363 Jul 25, 2024 IL 2 il-il-255-n/b
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IL P1121723 · 1FUJGEDV0CSBJ6306
1 392.2 No
80928677 Feb 22, 2024 IL 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1092712 · 1XKZD49XXRJ368345
0 — No
80755559 Jan 31, 2024 IL 3 il-242---interstate-55
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P621526 · 1NPXGGGG80D212717
0 — No
80647753 Jan 18, 2024 IL 3 il-i-72-e/b
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P976386 · 3AKJHHDR2RSUZ4908
0 — No
79977662 Sep 28, 2023 IL 2 IL-267
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P940240 · 3ALXA7001EDFY9862
5 396.3(a)(1), 392.2, 393.45(d) Yes
79653868 Sep 13, 2023 IL 3 il-032---litchfield---i-55-n/b
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P682060 · 1XKDD49X8EJ396875
1 393.75(a) No
Recent Crashes View all 20 →
No crashes on file for this carrier.
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
MC230689
Active
Granted Dec 17, 1990
View full authority record →
common
MC230689
N
—
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Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC230689 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
Northland Insurance Company WN354241 BMC-91X — Aug 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN354241 91X $750,000 Aug 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 53-967312-00 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2022 Aug 1, 2023 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF482019 BIPD/Primary — Mar 10, 2006 Aug 1, 2022 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF482019 BIPD/Primary — Mar 10, 2006 Sep 1, 2022 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL670316 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2004 Mar 23, 2006 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL670316 CARGO — Aug 1, 2004 Mar 23, 2006 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL670316 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2004 Mar 10, 2006 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL670048 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2003 Aug 1, 2003 REPLACED
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY IXG390251 BIPD/Excess — Aug 1, 2003 Sep 3, 2003 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF405083 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2003 Aug 1, 2004 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY T-115506 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 1991 Aug 1, 2003 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Sep 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Aug 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Mar 23, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  5. Mar 23, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  6. Mar 10, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Mar 10, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  8. Aug 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Sep 3, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
  10. Aug 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  11. Aug 1, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Dec 17, 1990
    authority
    Active — Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
    Details →

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