SONNEBORN TRANSPORTATION INC

DOT 1031452 MC 432636 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
11 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 9.09% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
4 units

Drivers: 4

Trailers: 4 (4 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $5,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

25416 ROUTE 111, HETTICK, IL, 62649-4108

Phone Number

(618) 778-5252

Mailing Address

P O BOX 71, HETTICK, IL, 62649

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(618) 778-5253

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
22 yrs, 10 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2023-07-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-08-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-08-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-08-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-07-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-08-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-08-20 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2015-08-12 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2014-08-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-07-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-07-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-07-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-08-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2006-08-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-07-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-08-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC432636 2015-08-12
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC432636 2007-08-07

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $5,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2023-08-01 BIPD/Excess CEP01285A $4,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2019-08-01 BIPD/Primary MCP51168A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2022-08-01 BIPD/Excess IXG425243D $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2023-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-08-01 BIPD/Excess IXG425243C $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2022-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-08-01 BIPD/Excess IXG425243B $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2021-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-08-01 BIPD/Excess IXG425243A $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2020-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-08-01 BIPD/Excess IXG425243 $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2019-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-08-01 BIPD/Primary WN244300 $5,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-08-01 BIPD/Excess 77HX15E962 $5,000,000 HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE … 2018-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-08-01 BIPD/Excess 14EX0186100 $5,000,000 AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES… 2015-08-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-08-01 BIPD/Primary PRA5509991 $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2018-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-08-01 BIPD/Excess 13EX0177371 $5,000,000 AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES… 2014-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-08-01 BIPD/Primary FBCAT0263300 $5,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-08-01 BIPD/Primary PRA9240242 $5,000,000 AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILIT… 2013-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-08-01 BIPD/Primary PRA919537700 $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2011-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-08-01 CARGO PRA9451155 $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2010-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-08-01 BIPD/Primary PRA9450947 $5,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2010-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-08-01 CARGO CL672182 $5,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2009-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-08-01 BIPD/Primary CL671737 $5,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2008-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-08-01 BIPD/Primary CL671126 $5,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2007-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-08-01 BIPD/Primary CL670662 $5,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2006-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-08-01 BIPD/Primary CL670316 $5,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2005-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

9.09%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

11 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

6 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 11 Last inspection: May 21, 2026 Total crashes: 6

FMCSA Inspection Records (11 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 21, 2026

5004920078

Level 2 IL WSTR 5KJJAEDR...

Nov 19, 2025

4180460689

Level 3 IL FRHT 3ALXFB00...

Jun 25, 2025

5001020025

Level 3 IL PTRB 1XPBD49X...

Feb 14, 2025

W128000363

5 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MO PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Sep 21, 2024

4182490177

Level 3 IL PTRB 1XPBD49X...

Sep 18, 2024

4069701729

Level 2 IL WSTR 5KJJAEDR...

Sep 10, 2024

3998380449

Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJGNDV...

Jan 10, 2024

4109491019

Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJGNDV...

Aug 15, 2023

4068940313

Level 3 IL WSTR 5KJJAEDR...

Jul 27, 2023

3998690689

Level 2 IL WSTR 5KJJAEDR...

Jul 20, 2023

4109560509

2 viol.
Level 2 IL FRHT 3ALXFB00...
Total Inspections

11

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

11

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (6 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Apr 1, 2019

IL • ILX001501621

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Aug 11, 2017

IL • ILX000889235

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 30, 2016

IL • ILU140612721

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 16, 2012

IL • IL00M2217872

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 13, 2008

IL • IL0008931026

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Mar 11, 2005

IL • IL0000773799

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

5

Total Crashes

6

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

4

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

11
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

4
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

4

4 owned

Trailers

4

4 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

4

CDL Drivers: 4
Interstate: 4
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 4
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Liquids/Gases Grain/Feed Farm Supplies Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

4

Power Units

4

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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