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SONIC XPRESS LLC
Milford, MA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
61.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 52.9% of 17 driver inspections — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3845359 · MC 1399837
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1399837 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Safety Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
61.9% OOS · 22 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
61.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 52.9% of 17 driver inspections — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 52.9% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 46.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1399837
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 5934680
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3845359
MC Number
MC-1399837
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 18, 2022
Authority Granted
April 8, 2022
Annual Mileage
84,213 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Milford, MA
Email
Cargo Types
Motor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
37
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance55
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service23
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate52.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (47.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate46.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (25.5pp higher)
61.9% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
96th 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
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
10 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
13 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
10 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 22 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA3
MS3
OH2
PA2
TN2
AR1
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
11
Car Hauler
4
Semi-trailer
4
Equipment Trailer
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2B60LEE03669 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL2PG560931 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6TR5DT4GG336025 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5DL5RG159279 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 American Pride Trailers | Car Hauler · 36 ft | 4A93A3610SH220175 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Trail Maxx | Car Hauler · 36 ft | 7WL3A3628TT003777 | 3 | 1 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 7Z7BU3429TD004380 | 3 | 2 |
| 2003 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FTWW32P23EC77602 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Triple Crown Trailers, Inc | Equipment Trailer · 36 ft | 1XNBE3623T1154373 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5CJ4RG143669 | 2 | 2 |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5FL1RG417813 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 East Texas Trailers | Equipment Trailer · 40 ft | 58SGM4029TE048132 | 2 | 2 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 7HCBA3426MB024588 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GCUKEED3TZ216932 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Nissan Titan | Pickup · Class 2 | 1N6AA1EE0PN105238 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL1MG687682 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5DJ8SG580644 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Txp | Car Hauler · 20 ft | 4T9BC2027SC437758 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 East Texas Trailers | Equipment Trailer · 20 ft | 58SBM2021TE048236 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Trail Maxx | Car Hauler · 36 ft | 7WL1A3620TT003344 | 1 | — |
| Unpub Trai | Semi-trailer | 7Z7BU2020TD004140 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 7Z7BU202XTD003710 | 1 | 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 (22)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | 510W000157 | IA, IA | III | 3 | 2 | RUSS PENNINGTON | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TRAIL MAXX |
3C63RRHL2PG560931 7WL3A3628TT003777 |
FL SIEK00 FL XNL042 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | 328W000087 | IA, IA | III | 2 | — | ELITE MOTOR CARS OF MIAMI | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TRAIL MAXX |
3C63RRHL2PG560931 7WL3A3628TT003777 |
FL SIEK00 FL XNL042 |
| 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | U000440972 | FULTON SCALE US 78 WEST MS | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM TRAIL MAXX |
3C63RRHL2PG560931 7WL3A3628TT003777 |
FL SIEK00 FL XNL042 |
| July 2, 2026 | 1772001159 | NORTH JACKSON OH | II | 15 | 4 | FINE MOTORS LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET UNPUBLISHE |
1GCUKEED3TZ216932 7Z7BU202XTD003710 |
NC MAF3954 TN 747105T |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.4A-DOSP | OOSDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. | Drugs | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | 3231001500 | ZANESVILLE OH | III | — | — | MICHAEL HANEY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM TRAIL MAXX |
3C63RRHL1MG687682 7WL1A3620TT003344 |
FL 94FYCW FL EBI4301 |
| June 25, 2026 | 2018011849 | UNION COUNTY, MS | I | 4 | 1 | SONIC EXPRESS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TRLR |
3C6UR5DL5RG159279 7Z7BU3429TD004380 |
FL DYL0255 FL DYP2194 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | HOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | 0246C01540 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 6 | 2 | TESLA | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM NEW GENERA |
3C6UR5DL5RG159279 7Z7BU3429TD004380 |
FL RBLD97 TN 671502T |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | C402613250 | LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PA | I | 3 | 2 | SONIC EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM RAM |
3C6TR5DT4GG336025 3C6TR5DT4GG336025 |
FL DY64TE TN 772389T |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | C316613222 | LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PA | I | 7 | 1 | SONIC EXPRESS LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNPUB TRAI |
3C6TR5DT4GG336025 7Z7BU2020TD004140 |
FL DY64TE TN 772389T |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| May 6, 2026 | 1528002366 | NEWARK DE | I | 3 | 2 | BELMONTE AUTO IMPORTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C6UR5DL5RG159279 7Z7BU3429TD004380 |
FL RBLD97 TN 671502T |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SONIC EXPRESS | 4 | June 25, 2026 |
| RUSS PENNINGTON | 1 | August 14, 2026 |
| ELITE MOTOR CARS OF MIAMI | 1 | August 13, 2026 |
| FINE MOTORS LLC | 1 | July 2, 2026 |
| MICHAEL HANEY | 1 | June 25, 2026 |
| TESLA | 1 | June 9, 2026 |
| BELMONTE AUTO IMPORTS | 1 | May 6, 2026 |
| DEALERS AUTO AUCTION | 1 | February 17, 2026 |
| COPART | 1 | February 16, 2026 |
| CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE ORLANDO | 1 | February 4, 2026 |
| ENTERPRISE TIRE & SERVICE | 1 | November 19, 2025 |
| GARY GROSS AUTO SALES | 1 | October 28, 2025 |
1 more shipper named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 14, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 3, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 31, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 27, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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