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Carrier profile · USDOT 811682 · MC-360756 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
SUNSET CARTAGE INC
70 power unitsavg 6.2 yrRegional · 3 statesCRYSTAL LAKE, IL74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-360756 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
70Power units
39 observed · MCS-150
33Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.2Avg age (yr)
2006–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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USDOT registration2727 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
14 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.2 yr
Model years 2006–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
27 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1999 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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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 refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 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 as of Jun 13, 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 refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 43 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 16 vehicle-level and 43 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 70 power units and 70 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 12, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 27, 2005 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 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?
As of Jun 13, 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 67 roadside inspections, with 14 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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