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SUNSHINE TRANSPORT LLC
Chanhassen, MN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3010754 · MC 28975
No Safety Rating
Active 7 months · first granted 2017
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-28975 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 10 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 7 months since reinstatement on February 23, 2026; first granted July 19, 2017 (9 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC028975
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT1218472910
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3010754
MC Number
MC-28975
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 23, 2017
Authority First Granted
July 19, 2017
Authority Reinstated
February 23, 2026
Annual Mileage
191,750 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Chanhassen, MN
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
50.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA1
IN1
KS1
KY1
LA1
MN1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324GS623657 | 6 | 3 |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG3BSAW4242 | 6 | 3 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25338P456612 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X4DJ368878 | 3 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 4, 2026 | 337C000120 | IA, IA | II | — | — | CH ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUJGLBG3BSAW4242 1DW1A5324GS623657 |
MN PAR5073 MN 6306STZ |
| June 4, 2026 | 9343000217 | OLATHE KS | III | — | — | CREATIVE CONSUMER CONCEPTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUJGLBG3BSAW4242 1DW1A5324GS623657 |
MN PAR5073 MN 6306STZ |
| March 28, 2026 | CV44704673 | LONDON, KY | I | 3 | 1 | HODGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUJGLBG3BSAW4242 1DW1A5324GS623657 |
MN PAR5073 MN 6306STZ |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| June 26, 2025 | 1616001018 | WEST LAKELAND MN | III | 1 | — | 3M COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUJGLBG3BSAW4242 1DW1A5324GS623657 |
MN PAR5073 MN 6306STZ |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 4, 2025 | SPF3010983 | SLATE HILL NY | II | 6 | 2 | PIXELLE SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUJGLBG3BSAW4242 1DW1A5324GS623657 |
MN PAR5073 MN 6306STZ |
| 393.209D-STBSP | OOSSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-HCM | OOSHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 29, 2025 | 3228000581 | NORTH JACKSON OH | I | 12 | 1 | ES FOODS C/O MILLENIUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUJGLBG3BSAW4242 1DW1A5324GS623657 |
MN PAR5073 MN 6306STZ |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 23, 2024 | LAIW007357 | ROADSIDE, LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKAD49X4DJ368878 1UYVS25338P456612 |
MN PAV4775 MN 2707STP |
| July 22, 2024 | I031G40020 | GREENE COUNTY SCALES DIST 5, TN | III | — | — | 744467 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKAD49X4DJ368878 1UYVS25338P456612 |
UK PAV4775 UK 2707STP |
| May 26, 2024 | 6361005141 | WEST TERRE HAUTE IN | III | 1 | — | MIDWEST PLASTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKAD49X4DJ368878 1UYVS25338P456612 |
MN PAV4775 MN 2707STP |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| November 15, 2023 | CV42254372 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 4 | 1 | TLYAYTEE PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD55FSGB3452 1UYVS2538K7533417 |
MN PZA4314 IL 657121ST |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CH ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC. | 1 | July 4, 2026 |
| CREATIVE CONSUMER CONCEPTS | 1 | June 4, 2026 |
| HODGE | 1 | March 28, 2026 |
| 3M COMPANY | 1 | June 26, 2025 |
| PIXELLE SPECIALTY SOLUTIONS | 1 | June 4, 2025 |
| ES FOODS C/O MILLENIUM | 1 | May 29, 2025 |
| MIDWEST PLASTICS | 1 | May 26, 2024 |
| TLYAYTEE PRODUCTS | 1 | November 15, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 21, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 19, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 16, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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