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SUNSET EXPRESS INC
Elgin, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
4 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 3 caution
FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 3197043 · MC 154067
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-154067 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 10 inspections on record
Flags · 4
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC154067
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3197043
MC Number
MC-154067
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
October 4, 2023
FMCSA Registration
October 5, 2018
Authority Granted
June 18, 2025
Annual Mileage
194,352 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
707 Davis Road Unit 101b, Elgin, IL 60123
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Pavel Cotogoi
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
66.7%
Driver OOS Rate
40.0%
Ranks in the 90th 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
10
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (34.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2025 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR2RN547428 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| April 7, 2025 | NV | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKZP4TX7LJ414916 | 0 | Clean |
| April 1, 2025 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49X8LR356805 | 4 | Passed |
| March 24, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9GH57N454114 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| March 5, 2025 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49X6LR414829 | 0 | Clean |
| February 27, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWP49X5NR477799 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| February 25, 2025 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH M · 1XKYDP9X0RJ319121 | 0 | Clean |
| February 23, 2025 | UT | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD56GSGV1956 | 9 | 4 OOS |
| February 5, 2025 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYDP9X4PJ240788 | 5 | 2 OOS |
| January 28, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSDZAPR2RN547428 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO2
TX2
MT1
NV1
PA1
TN1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
9
Flatbed
2
Other Trailer
1
Specialty Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TKJ04827BM113031 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2RN547428 | 2 | 1 |
| Fona | — | 57J348205K3575694 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc | Other Trailer · 36 ft | 7UZFR3625P2000448 | 2 | 1 |
| East | — | 1E1H52289NR075501 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Globe Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1G9BN4833EB336033 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Trail King Industries | Specialty Trailer · 53 ft | 1TKH05337DM078448 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X6LR414829 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X8LR356805 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP49X5NR477799 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0RJ319121 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4PJ240788 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX7LJ414916 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD56GSGV1956 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH57N454114 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 24, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 10, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 7, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 6, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 9, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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