Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
11 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1042272 · MC-441284 ·
Sound Publishing Inc
11 power unitsavg 12.3 yrLocal · 1 statesLAKEWOOD, WA82/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-441284 STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
12.3Avg age (yr)
2008–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.3 yr
Model years 2008–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
24 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2002 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
SOUND PUBLISHING INC (USDOT 1042272) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 15, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUND PUBLISHING INC's USDOT number?
SOUND PUBLISHING INC's USDOT number is 1042272, and its motor carrier number is MC-441284.
Is SOUND PUBLISHING INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026. SOUND PUBLISHING INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is SOUND PUBLISHING INC's safety record?
SOUND PUBLISHING INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is SOUND PUBLISHING INC's fleet?
SOUND PUBLISHING INC operates 11 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUND PUBLISHING INC based?
SOUND PUBLISHING INC is based in LAKEWOOD, WA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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