Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
70 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 811682 · MC-360756 ·
Sunset Cartage Inc
70 power unitsavg 6 yrRegional · 3 statesCRYSTAL LAKE, IL74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-360756 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
70Power units
35 observed · MCS-150
30Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.0Avg age (yr)
2006–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
6 yr
Model years 2006–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
27 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1999 — 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
SUNSET CARTAGE INC (USDOT 811682) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. effective Oct 20, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 39 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 18 vehicle-level and 39 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 70 power units and 70 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 12, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 27, 2005 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SUNSET CARTAGE INC's USDOT number?
SUNSET CARTAGE INC's USDOT number is 811682, and its motor carrier number is MC-360756.
Is SUNSET CARTAGE INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. SUNSET CARTAGE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SUNSET CARTAGE INC's safety record?
SUNSET CARTAGE INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 71 roadside inspections, with 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is SUNSET CARTAGE INC's fleet?
SUNSET CARTAGE INC operates 70 power units and 70 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SUNSET CARTAGE INC based?
SUNSET CARTAGE INC is based in CRYSTAL LAKE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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