SOS SERVICE INC
SOS SERVICE INC is a corporation based in ANGOLA, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 907396. 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 34 power units and 27 drivers, with 23 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 18.2%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SOS SERVICE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 34 power units and 27 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Angola, IN. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 17% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (2) and OH (2), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (46.2% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 34 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 27 drivers; Freightliner, Ford, and Fore are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 28,682 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–51 power units (±50% of this carrier's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 6, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Morelos (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 15, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87677487 | Apr 23, 2026 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86786088 | Jan 12, 2026 | TN | 2 | ARDMORE TN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 86365825 | Nov 13, 2025 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85832149 | Sep 15, 2025 | IN | 2 | WARREN IN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85448993 | Aug 6, 2025 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85108051 | Jun 25, 2025 | NY | 3 | ALBANY NY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
9 | 391.41APC, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.3A3II | Yes |
| 84262579 | Mar 27, 2025 | OH | 3 | DELAWARE OH |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 83165941 | Nov 14, 2024 | KY | 1 | FRANKLIN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83173385 | Nov 13, 2024 | OH | 1 | HUBBARD OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83004581 | Oct 23, 2024 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FORE SEMI-TRAILER
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0 | — | No |
| 82723752 | Sep 19, 2024 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81345939 | Apr 9, 2024 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.5(b) | No |
| 80822124 | Feb 9, 2024 | TN | 1 | GILES COUNTY SCALES |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80422720 | Dec 18, 2023 | IN | 1 | CHESTERTON IN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.47(e), 393.53B-B | No |
| 80248259 | Nov 27, 2023 | IN | 2 | WARREN IN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 79741746 | Sep 22, 2023 | TN | 1 | GILES COUNTY SCALES |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| 79281637 | Jul 29, 2023 | TN | 1 | GILES COUNTY SCALES |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78784851 | May 31, 2023 | AR | 1 | ar-crittenden-co-(marion-stn) |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
8 | 393.9(a), 393.47(e), 393.104(f)(3) | Yes |
| 78685910 | May 22, 2023 | MD | 1 | FINZEL SCALE HOUSE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78506129 | May 1, 2023 | TN | 1 | ROADSIDE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2, 393.95(a) | No |
| 78447226 | Apr 24, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-3950-e/b-interstate-80 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78416133 | Apr 20, 2023 | CO | 3 | FORT COLLINS POE NB |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78307222 | Apr 10, 2023 | IN | 1 | in-#22--i-69--sb--huntington | — | 0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0190135214 | Jan 12, 2019 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| GA0006762122 | Jun 19, 2018 | GA | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CO2018000883 | Jun 7, 2018 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| TN0101952306 | Mar 21, 2018 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILES COUNTY SCALES | TN | 3 | 0 |
| WARREN IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| WORTHINGTON MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| FORT COLLINS POE NB | CO | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| FINZEL SCALE HOUSE | MD | 1 | 0 |
| SYKESVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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How to verify SOS SERVICE INC
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- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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