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SUNSET FARM FOODS INC
Valdosta, GA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 211462
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
11.8% OOS · 21 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
211462
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 23, 1982
Annual Mileage
356,943 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1201 Madison Hwy, Valdosta, GA 31601-6032
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Thomas Carroll
Cargo Types
Refrigerated FoodPaper ProductsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
11.8% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
17 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
28.6%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 32nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (21)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 1375002441 | GA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC3NDMZ0152 |
IN 3909754 |
| April 24, 2026 | 0343004188 | SC | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9PSNS6573 1GRAA0624HW701861 |
IN 3267929 GA TY79X08 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| April 10, 2026 | 1210001291 | GA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR5LSLT5663 1GRAA96248S702231 |
IN 3653503 GA TL83B73 |
| April 8, 2026 | 1408001097 | GA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC3NDMZ0152 |
IN 3909754 |
| March 20, 2026 | 0348003765 | SC | II | 3 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9PSNS6573 1GRAA0624HW701861 |
IN 3267929 GA TY79X08 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | 3137009550 | FL | I | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC0JDJM6076 |
GA P236CR |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 8, 2025 | 1458000432 | GA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC0JDJM6076 |
GA P236CR |
| 392.16D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| November 4, 2025 | 1406001458 | AL | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML4PL430175 |
IN 3394508 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 30, 2025 | 3725001116 | FL | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXFE6JHJY9851 |
GA P106CI |
| October 30, 2025 | 2242004079 | FL | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC0JDJM6076 |
GA P236CR |
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2024 | FL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA10
FL8
SC2
AL1
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
7
Dry Van
4
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC0JDJM6076 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFE6JHJY9851 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC3KDKU9381 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624HW701861 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML2HH694188 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5LSLT5663 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9PSNS6573 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC3NDMZ0152 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA96248S702231 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 36 ft | 1UYVS2362EM974401 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530HM763723 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG8RSUM1030 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC5SDVR8008 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML4PL430175 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 11, 2026.
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