FMCSA Carrier Profile
SUNSHINE MILLS INC
Red Bay, AL
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 42097 · MC 1514499
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 3 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1514499 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$500,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $500,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1514499
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $500,000 · Policy A0190031001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$500,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
42097
MC Number
MC-1514499
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
January 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
February 15, 2023
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
500 6th Street Sw, Red Bay, AL 35582
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Bryan Warden
Officer 2
Alan Bostick
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
12 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th 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
13
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1PN4GY9TM020747 | 0 | Clean |
| June 29, 2026 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1PN4GY9TM020747 | 0 | Clean |
| May 26, 2026 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HCDZAPR2KL644724 | 0 | Clean |
| October 30, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HCDWTZR0RL114568 | 0 | Clean |
| October 24, 2025 | MS | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDZAPR8SN772247 | 0 | Clean |
| October 23, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZAPR8SN772247 | 0 | Clean |
| October 16, 2025 | MS | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HCDWTZR0RL114568 | 0 | Clean |
| July 3, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 1HTMMAAM14H593391 | 0 | Clean |
| July 1, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HCDWTZR0RL114568 | 0 | Clean |
| March 28, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 1HTMMAAM14H593391 | 0 | Clean |
| March 24, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HCDWTZR0RL114568 | 0 | Clean |
| February 22, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZAPR8SN772247 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 13 inspection records
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2024 | AL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS13
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
4
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 International RH613 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDWTZR0RL114568 | 4 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8SN772247 | 3 | — |
| 2004 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAM14H593391 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY9TM020747 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W28L164667 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W38L164502 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W48L164394 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W98L164102 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX7L089926 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR2KL644724 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 3, 2026.
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