Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 4178681 · MC-1608479 ·
John H Sonnek
DBA JOHN SONNEK TRUCKING
1 power unitavg 19.4 yrRegional · 3 statesMINNESOTA LAKE, MN48/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-1608479 STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
19.4Avg age (yr)
1999–2015 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
USDOT registration inactiveThe USDOT record is flagged inactive — the carrier may not be authorized to operate.No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Driver out-of-service rate well above average75.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
19.4 yr
Model years 1999–2015 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
2 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2024 — 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
JOHN H SONNEK (USDOT 4178681) has a Vektor safety score of 48/100 and a High risk 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 7, 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 7, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 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 7, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 16, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JOHN H SONNEK's USDOT number?
JOHN H SONNEK's USDOT number is 4178681, and its motor carrier number is MC-1608479.
Is JOHN H SONNEK authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. JOHN H SONNEK is inactive in the FMCSA register.
What is JOHN H SONNEK's safety record?
JOHN H SONNEK has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 48/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is JOHN H SONNEK's fleet?
JOHN H SONNEK operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOHN H SONNEK based?
JOHN H SONNEK is based in MINNESOTA LAKE, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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