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SUNSET EXPRESS US INC
Commerce, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3159170 · MC 1595179
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1595179 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Msig Specialty Insurance Usa Inc
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 60 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 60 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1595179
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
MSIG Specialty Insurance USA Inc
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy AWT100008400
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $0 · Policy TC-CRO001735-25
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3159170
MC Number
MC-1595179
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 11, 2018
Authority Granted
November 30, 2023
Annual Mileage
160,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
5855 E 61st, Commerce, CA 90040
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jose Arturo Orellana Sr.
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProducePassengersRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
60
Driver Inspections
41
Vehicle Inspections
53
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance43
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
20.0% of 35 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
61st percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
20 of 30 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 35 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 35 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 35 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 35 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 30, 2024 | CA | — | 1 | 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
CA50
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
7
Tractor
4
Dry Van
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMMM1LL854643 | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT2GDGV8799 | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT8DDBV0320 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4RDUX6132 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBG9GSHK9226 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2534L8932752 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5325HL009837 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDTXHHHW7328 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBG1GDHN1452 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8NDMV5715 | 2 | — |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531FU164231 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X7KM304292 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGED56GDHM0118 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV1GDGV0696 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JT3E4S55350 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JVXC4S53402 | 1 | — |
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 (60)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2026 | ND7Y007461 | CA, CA | III | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT2GDGV8799 |
CA 16121Y2 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| October 14, 2026 | UFOR004902 | CA, CA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JVXC4S53402 |
CA 80509C1 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| October 7, 2026 | UE28005649 | CA, CA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMM1LL854643 |
CA 53968W3 |
| September 2, 2026 | UCK3005034 | CA, CA | III | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMM1LL854643 |
CA 53968W3 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 25, 2026 | NCVH008138 | CA, CA | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGEBG9GSHK9226 3UTVS2534L8932752 |
CA 9H15328 CA 4SP1190 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | UDO8004856 | CA, CA | II | 1 | — | SUNSET EXPRESS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT2GDGV8799 |
CA 16121Y2 |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 22, 2026 | UE5Z009796 | CA, CA | I | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X7KM304292 |
CA 55958U2 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | UCZ9002656 | CA, CA | II | 5 | 1 | ARAMSCO | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT2GDGV8799 |
CA 16121Y2 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | ND7Y006985 | CA, CA | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGEBG1GDHN1452 3UTVS2534L8932752 |
CA 9H18877 CA 4SP1190 |
| 391.11B4-CLHA | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| May 9, 2026 | UEDY000920 | CA, CA | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDTXHHHW7328 |
CA 91147G3 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ARAMSCO | 1 | June 16, 2026 |
| GLOBAL MARKET FOODS | 1 | April 5, 2026 |
| SAKARA LIFE | 1 | June 18, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary | Cancellation Filed |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 18, 2026.
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