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SONNY PETERSON TRUCKING INC
Swanville, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 359782 · MC 221156
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-221156 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 36 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 6.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 36 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC221156
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF017290
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
359782
MC Number
MC-221156
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 10, 1989
Authority Granted
September 25, 1995
Annual Mileage
1,276,289 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
11502 North Hwy 28, Swanville, MN 56382
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Carl Peterson
Officer 2
Sandy Lange
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelFresh ProduceLivestockRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
36
Driver Inspections
26
Vehicle Inspections
13
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service22
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate6.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.5% of 24 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
5 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 24 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 24 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 24 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 24 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | ID | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| November 7, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| March 26, 2025 | WI | — | 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
MN10
WI5
MA3
IN2
OH2
IA1
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
13
Tractor
11
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623NW330087 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0ND788058 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6LSMC5920 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XLW149873 | 4 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFBCG2HDJB5610 | 4 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2SN670572 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5LLLN0417 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620LW180727 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622LW180728 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622RW620911 | 2 | — |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629RW609372 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062XJW100864 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXFB000DDBZ3894 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624RW620909 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625NW330088 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624AW701316 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0625JW100822 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0628JW100863 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B5EL809157 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X76R108922 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXLSMC5919 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | 3ALXFBCG2JDJM1750 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4TN528788 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6KN360750 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7GN961972 | 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 (36)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | S197003818 | NORTH CORBIN KY | III | 1 | — | AKM LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE |
3HSDZAPR4TN528788 1GRAA0622JW100812 |
MN PZC0225 MN 1915STT |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| August 15, 2026 | 460L000211 | IA, IA | III | 3 | — | PEANUTS GOLDEN GROWTH WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR2SN670572 1GR1A0622RW620911 |
MN PAS5360 MN STC6773 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 5, 2026 | DE00002167 | MA, MA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X0ND788058 1GR1A0623NW330087 |
MN PAV0773 MN 8924STY |
| May 20, 2026 | 2641009186 | MENOMONIE WI | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X0ND788058 1GR1A0623NW330087 |
MN PAV0773 MN 8924STY |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| April 16, 2026 | 8873000858 | KNIGHTSTOWN IN | III | 2 | 1 | SUPERVALU INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR4TN528788 1GR1A0622LW180728 |
MN 04648724 MN 8449STV |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| March 25, 2026 | 1630000759 | WEST LAKELAND MN | II | 14 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR6LSMC5920 1GR1A0620LW180727 |
MN PZB6680 MN 8448STV |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 16, 2026 | 1661000970 | MAPLE GROVE MN | III | 2 | — | NORTHLAND CHEESE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR6LSMC5920 1GR1A0620LW180727 |
MN PZB6680 MN 8448STV |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | 25RQ001874 | BRIGHAM CITY UT | I | 7 | — | HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR2SN670572 1GRAA0625JW100822 |
MN PAS5360 MN STB1260 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 31, 2025 | 2382000078 | JANESVILLE WI | II | 2 | — | SCOTTS STRAWBERRY AND TOMATO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR6LSMC5920 1GR1A0622LW180728 |
MN PZB6680 MN 8449STV |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 20, 2025 | E946529341 | ON ANTRIM COMMONS DR AT ITS IN, PA | III | 1 | — | TYSONS FOOD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDRXLSMC5919 1GR1A062XLW149873 |
MN PAP7077 MN STC6779 |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MOLSON COORS | 3 | March 13, 2025 |
| AMERICOLD | 2 | March 26, 2025 |
| AKM LLC | 1 | October 7, 2026 |
| PEANUTS GOLDEN GROWTH WAREHOUSE | 1 | August 15, 2026 |
| SUPERVALU INC | 1 | April 16, 2026 |
| NORTHLAND CHEESE | 1 | February 16, 2026 |
| HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION | 1 | February 4, 2026 |
| SCOTTS STRAWBERRY AND TOMATO | 1 | October 31, 2025 |
| TYSONS FOOD | 1 | October 20, 2025 |
| KRAFT HEINZ FOOD | 1 | September 23, 2025 |
| EDLINGS POTATOES | 1 | August 16, 2025 |
| WONTON FOOD INC. | 1 | June 26, 2025 |
9 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 31, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 25, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| September 13, 1995 | TRANSFERRED | Contract Carrier |
| May 13, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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