SUNSET CARTAGE INC

DOT 811682 MC 360756 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
66 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 18.18% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
70 units

Drivers: 70

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1320 S VIRGINIA ROAD, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL, 60014

Phone Number

(847) 658-4342

Mailing Address

1320 S VIRGINIA ROAD, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL, 60014

Cell Phone

(847) 812-8644

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(847) 658-5210

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
27 yrs, 1 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2007-10-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-10-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-10-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-10-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1999-06-10 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

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
2020-10-20 BIPD/Primary EBA 055 06 13 $1,000,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2017-10-20 BIPD/Primary CPA 087 95 94 $1,000,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 2020-10-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-10-20 BIPD/Primary CPA 087 95 74 $1,000,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 2007-10-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-10-20 BIPD/Primary CPA 087 95 94 $1,000,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 2017-10-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-10-20 CARGO CPP 087 95 74 $1,000,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 2007-10-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-10-20 CARGO CPP 087 95 94 $1,000,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 2016-12-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-10-20 BIPD/Primary DSHN00003039 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2007-10-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-10-20 CARGO DSHN00003040 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2007-10-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-10-20 BIPD/Primary DSHN00002315 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2006-10-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-10-20 CARGO DSHN00002316 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2006-10-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-10-20 BIPD/Primary DSHN00001565 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2005-10-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-10-20 CARGO DSHN00001566 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2005-06-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-10-20 CARGO IMP 6017670 $1,000,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMP… 2004-10-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-10-20 BIPD/Primary LTI100139 $1,000,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2004-10-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-05-25 BIPD 0110083252 $1,000,000 WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2003-10-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

18.18%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

66 inspections · 12 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 66 Last inspection: Jul 18, 2026 Total crashes: 87

FMCSA Inspection Records (66 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 18, 2026

5005490759

4 viol.
Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJHTDV...

Jun 23, 2026

9464001318

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHTDV...

Apr 17, 2026

5005050674

Level 2 IL MACK 1M1AN2GY...

Apr 15, 2026

4289900530

3 viol.
Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJHTDV...

Apr 15, 2026

4289900529

2 viol.
Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJHTDV...

Mar 19, 2026

4243890130

Level 3 IL MACK 1M1AN2GY...

Mar 10, 2026

4289820089

1 viol.
Level 3 IL KW 1XKZD49X...

Feb 18, 2026

5005400358

2 viol.
Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJHTDV...

Jan 21, 2026

4289900377

1 viol.
Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJHTDV...

Jan 13, 2026

5005550181

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJHTDV...

Jan 8, 2026

5005550179

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 IL FRHT 3AKJHTDV...

Nov 25, 2025

4037670351

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJHTDV...

Nov 24, 2025

4181590339

Level 3 IL MACK 1M1AN2GY...

Nov 19, 2025

4289900346

2 viol.
Level 2 IL MACK 1M1AW02Y...

Nov 6, 2025

5002170047

Level 3 IL FRHT 3AKJHTDV...
Total Inspections

66

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

66

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (87 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.

Mar 16, 2026

IL • ILX004177462

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 14, 2026

IL • ILX004101773

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 19, 2025

IL • ILX004072927

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 17, 2025

IL • ILX004081877

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 6, 2025

IL • ILX003985950

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 3, 2025

IL • ILX003945862

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 30, 2025

IL • ILX003906561

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 30, 2025

IL • ILX003877405

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 23, 2025

IL • ILX003866381

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 14, 2025

IL • ILX003699351

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Oct 7, 2024

IL • ILX003585589

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 27, 2024

IL • ILU190399796

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 24, 2024

IL • ILX003529205

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 20, 2024

IL • ILX003536032

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 1, 2024

IL • ILX003476310

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

4

Injury Crashes

44

Total Crashes

87

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

26

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 18
OOS: 8

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

66
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

70
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

70

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

70

CDL Drivers: 70
Interstate: 70
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

1

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 70
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Building Materials Machinery Garbage/Refuse Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

70

Power Units

70

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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