DBA: SUNBURST TRUCK LINES

SUNBURST TRUCK LINES INC

DOT 314795 MC 209784 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
445 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 36.63% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 20.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
178 units

Drivers: 178

Trailers: 25 (25 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

5121 A OATES ROAD, HOUSTON, TX, 77013

Phone Number

(713) 672-1027

Mailing Address

5121 A OATES ROAD, HOUSTON, TX, 77013

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Inactive
36 yrs, 3 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
37 yrs, 11 mo

Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-04-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-06-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-05-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-08-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-08-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-06-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-07-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-02-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-07-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2002-09-17 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1999-02-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1999-02-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1999-02-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1996-09-07 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1996-07-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1996-07-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1995-08-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1994-06-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1994-06-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1993-09-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC209784 2002-07-01

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: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
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
2024-07-01 BIPD/Primary LDT-AL-000001004 $1,000,000 OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2023-07-01 BIPD/Primary LDT-AL-000001004-00 $1,000,000 OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-08-08 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2022-07-01 BIPD/Primary MCP85801A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2023-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-10-21 BIPD/Primary A0151637001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2022-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-04-14 BIPD/Primary A0151637001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2021-10-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-07-01 BIPD/Primary A0151637001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2021-04-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-06-19 BIPD/Primary GWP87397A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2020-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-08-01 CARGO QSITX0002683 $1,000,000 QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPO… 2011-07-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-08-20 CARGO QSITX0002013 $1,000,000 QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPO… 2010-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-06-19 BIPD/Primary TRV5402400 $1,000,000 VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-06-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-08-01 BIPD/Primary 351396 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2009-06-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-08-01 CARGO QSIHU0001083 $1,000,000 QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPO… 2009-08-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-08-01 BIPD/Primary PDA00440601 $1,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2007-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-08-01 BIPD/Primary PDA00567301 $1,000,000 CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2007-11-27 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2007-08-01 BIPD/Primary PDA00579401 $1,000,000 CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2008-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-08-01 CARGO PSITX0002222 $1,000,000 TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COM… 2008-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-07-01 CARGO DCT000008046 $1,000,000 CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE C… 2007-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-08-01 BIPD/Primary L049759 $1,000,000 CANAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2007-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-07-01 CARGO DCT000008046 $1,000,000 CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE C… 2007-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-07-01 BIPD/Primary TRK3786764 $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2006-08-31 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2005-07-01 CARGO DCT000005446 $1,000,000 CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE C… 2006-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

36.63%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

445 inspections · 163 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

20.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

30 inspections · 6 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

5 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 445 Last inspection: Jul 22, 2026 Total crashes: 139

FMCSA Inspection Records (445 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 22, 2026

7HFD9DCVAG

1 viol.
Level 2 TX

Jul 16, 2026

2052000068

Level 1 US FREIGHTLIN 1FUJA5CK...

Jul 16, 2026

7H9E9DGXTP

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TX FRHT 1FUJA6CK...

Jul 14, 2026

7H7D9DMFCP

Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUJBBCK...

Jul 10, 2026

V262450762

1 viol.
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Jul 9, 2026

7H289DNKEX

Level 1 TX FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 9, 2026

V262447935

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUYSSEB...

Jul 9, 2026

V262478923

Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJGLDR...

Jul 9, 2026

V262402428

1 viol.
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUJGLBG...

Jul 8, 2026

7H1H9DCD9M

Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUJBBCK...

Jul 8, 2026

7H1F9DCV8Z

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUYSDYB...

Jul 8, 2026

V262369217

3 viol. 3 OOS
Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 7, 2026

7H0G9DCD9H

Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJGLD6...

Jun 29, 2026

V262437459

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX VOLV 4V4WC9EH...

Jun 25, 2026

V262434299

2 viol.
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUY0SZB...
Total Inspections

445

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

445

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (139 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jan 2, 2026

TX • TX7CXAHQE14Y

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 19, 2025

TX • TX7AZFHQE11C

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 30, 2025

TX • TX76Z6HQE121

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 29, 2024

TX • TX70D9HQE1VK

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Aug 22, 2024

TX • TX6Y5CHQE1OD

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 12, 2023

TX • TX6R5EHQE1XP

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 20, 2023

TX • TX6P3DHQE1WK

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 18, 2023

TX • TX6PE7HQE1IH

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 4, 2023

TX • TX6NHFHQE1RO

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 3, 2023

TX • TX6MYAHQE1NM

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 17, 2023

TX • TX6JC8HQE14M

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 11, 2022

TX • TX6A78HQE1PH

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 24, 2022

TX • TX695AHQE1TQ

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 20, 2021

TX • TX650AHQE1KP

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 13, 2021

TX • TX64FEHQE18O

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

3

Injury Crashes

90

Total Crashes

139

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

389

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 10
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 367
OOS: 116

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 6

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

445
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

178
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

178

5 owned

Trailers

25

25 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

178

CDL Drivers: 178
Interstate: 178
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

30

Out of Service: 6
OOS Rate: 20.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 146
Interstate (<100 mi): 32
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Intermodal

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

178

Power Units

178

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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