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SONNEBORN BROS INC
Hettick, IL
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Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $1,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $750,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 78541 · MC 230689
Satisfactory
Active 35 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-230689 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
13.3% OOS · 21 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Filed Coverage Below the Amount on Record
The authority record requires $1,000,000 of liability coverage, and the largest filing on record is $750,000. Excess layers are filed separately and may not be visible here — confirm with the insurer before treating this as a shortfall.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 35 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC230689
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN354241
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
78541
MC Number
MC-230689
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
December 17, 1990
Annual Mileage
785,095 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
25416 Rte 111, Hettick, IL 62649
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Janna Tetzlaff
Officer 2
Tammy Dugan
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
13.3% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
34th 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
4 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL15
IA2
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 17 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10
Semi-trailer
5
Grain / Hopper
4
Dry Van
3
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner Classic | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJF6CK16DX24812 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR5JLHJ0808 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV0CSBJ6306 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0624JK281550 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0624KT121291 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG80D212717 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXGF00XLDLG8162 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 4WW4412A0F6622992 | 2 | — |
| Schien | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS2423Y1182377 | 1 | — |
| Trailmb | Semi-trailer | 1TKFA39247B097708 | 1 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2536M32155 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539J3318912 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W14412A9K7717482 | 1 | — |
| Wils | Semi-trailer | 1W14412A9L7718701 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X8EJ396875 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49XXRJ368345 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Sterling Truck L8500 series | Truck · Class 8 | 2FZHAWBS78AZ72778 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2RSUZ4908 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0KSKG4575 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7001EDFY9862 | 1 | — |
| Heri | Semi-trailer | 4S9FA3925E1309029 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 4WW4412A0J7713652 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 4WW4412A1H7713167 | 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 (21)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 | 5004970742 | I-55, IL | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NPXGGGG80D212717 1GRAA0624JK281550 |
IL P621526 IL 609911ST |
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| June 17, 2026 | 4248690176 | 022 - PITTSFIELD - US36 & US54, IL | III | — | — | PIONEER HI BRED INTERNATIONAL INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3ALXA7001EDFY9862 1GRAP0624KT121291 |
IL P940240 IL 758028ST |
| May 7, 2026 | 4243590212 | WAVERLY RD, IL | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SCHIEN |
1FUJF6CK16DX24812 1S9DS2423Y1182377 |
IL P1106520 IL 606287ST |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| March 2, 2026 | 5005500328 | 031 - MARYVILLE - I-55/70 S/B, IL | I | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILS |
1FUJF6CK16DX24812 1W14412A9L7718701 |
IL P1106520 IL 859200ST |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2AU | State Operating Authority violation | |||||||||
| January 15, 2026 | 5005010317 | I55, IL | III | — | — | PIONEER HI-BRED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NPXGGGG80D212717 1GRAA0624JK281550 |
IL P621526 IL 609911ST |
| July 23, 2025 | 5004900280 | 3, IL | II | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAILMB |
1FUJGLDR5JLHJ0808 1TKFA39247B097708 |
IL P1131377 IL 375948ST |
| July 8, 2025 | 7257006432 | WARREN IN | II | 3 | — | PIONEER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXGF00XLDLG8162 1UYVS2539J3318912 |
IL P992883 IL 609934ST |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| June 17, 2025 | 4180270080 | NEW DOUGLAS RD, IL | II | 1 | — | MAHONEY ASPHALT LLC | Straight Truck |
STERLING TRUCK |
2FZHAWBS78AZ72778 |
IL P682059 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 25, 2025 | 000P165XXS | HWY 2/ COLD CREEK RD, IA | III | 2 | — | SONNEBORN BROS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR2RSUZ4908 1GRAP0624KT121291 |
IL P 976386 IL 758028ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| March 5, 2025 | 5005510003 | IL-111, IL | I | 4 | 1 | CARGILL (DEADHEADING BACK) | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HERI |
1FUJF6CK16DX24812 4S9FA3925E1309029 |
IL P1106520 IL 499399ST |
| 393.205C | OOSWheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL INC | 2 | June 17, 2026 |
| PIONEER HI-BRED | 1 | January 15, 2026 |
| PIONEER | 1 | July 8, 2025 |
| MAHONEY ASPHALT LLC | 1 | June 17, 2025 |
| CARGILL (DEADHEADING BACK) | 1 | March 5, 2025 |
| PIONEER HI-BRED INTL | 1 | January 31, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 24, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 17, 1990 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 17, 1990 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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