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SUNSET CARTAGE INC
Crystal Lake, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 811682 · MC 360756
Satisfactory
Active 27 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-360756 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
20.5% OOS · 66 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 27 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 47.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 66 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC360756
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy EBA 055 06 13
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
811682
MC Number
MC-360756
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 21, 1999
Authority Granted
June 10, 1999
Annual Mileage
5,640,946 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1320 S Virginia Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Donald Mueller
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
66
Driver Inspections
41
Vehicle Inspections
26
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance43
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate47.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (26.4pp higher)
20.5% of 39 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
11 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 41 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 41 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 41 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 41 inspections
Crash History (12)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
12
Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
11
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | IL | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Not Lighted · Snow |
| January 14, 2026 | IL | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
| December 19, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| December 17, 2025 | IL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| October 6, 2025 | IL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 3, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | Fog · Daylight · Dry |
| July 30, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| June 30, 2025 | IL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 23, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 14, 2025 | IL | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Showing the 10 most recent of 12 crashes
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL51
WI6
IN2
Fleet & Equipment (85)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~43
of 70 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~42
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
43
Grain / Hopper
25
Semi-trailer
6
Dump
3
Flatbed
2
Dolly Converter
1
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X0RR334247 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Talbert | Flatbed · 52 ft | 40FS0523XN1041957 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY3RM046991 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY5KM009818 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY6PM039613 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY7PM039605 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y3JM088364 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW09Y1GM076373 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDK9X5PJ257106 | 2 | — |
| Tita | Semi-trailer | 2K9TP1L256H035057 | 2 | — |
Show all 85 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV0SSWG4328 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV1SSWG4340 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV3SSWG4355 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV9SSWG4361 | 2 | — |
| Trailstar | Semi-trailer | 4T9FC22B9F1110147 | 2 | — |
| Trst | Dolly Converter | 4T9FC22BXF1110142 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4825AC018647 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4827AC018651 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4828RW079727 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY0KM009824 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY1RM042955 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY3KM009820 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY3RM042956 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY4PM039612 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY6RM042952 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN2GY7KM009822 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY2LM015833 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y1GM075072 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y1GM077114 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y1JM088363 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y9FM051424 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02Y9GM077152 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW02YXGM077113 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 22 ft | 1T9FC22BX91066830 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X8GJ106000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDK9X3PJ257105 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDK9X6RJ320782 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDK9X6RJ337114 | 1 | 1 |
| Tita | Semi-trailer | 2K9TP1L206H035046 | 1 | — |
| Tita | — | 2K9TP1L234H035054 | 1 | — |
| Tita | — | 2K9TP1L235H035332 | 1 | — |
| Tita | — | 2K9TP1L265H035325 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Titan Trailers Inc. Titan | Dump · 48 ft | 2TVTP4824LD000253 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV0PSUF8496 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV0SSWG4331 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV0SSWG4362 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV1SSWG4337 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV1SSWG4354 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV4SSWG4333 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV4SSWG4350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV4SSWG4364 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV5SSWG4342 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV6SSWG4365 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV7PSNY3578 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV8SSWG4352 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV9SSWG4344 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Talbert | Flatbed · 66 ft | 40FSK664771027679 | 1 | — |
| Trail Star | Semi-trailer | 4T9FC22B0F1110148 | 1 | — |
| Trail Star | Semi-trailer | 4T9FC22B1F1110143 | 1 | — |
| Trailstar | — | 4T9FC22B7F1110146 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 24 ft | 5MADN242XDC025737 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4820RW071251 | 1 | — |
| Mac | Semi-trailer | 5MAMN4821HW039486 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4822AC018654 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4822MW059885 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4822RW071249 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4823AC018646 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4824AC018655 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4824NW062076 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4824RW079725 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4825MW059685 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4825NW064399 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4826AC018642 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4826RW077426 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4827MW056433 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4827MW059686 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4827PW072474 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4829AC018652 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN4829RW071250 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN482XNW062079 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN482XNW064401 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5MAMN482XRW077428 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5MAMN5328LW057134 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 5MAMN5329NW062698 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5320AM000942 | 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 (66)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | 4289900843 | I-94, IL | II | 7 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC |
3AKJHTDV9SSWG4361 5MAMN4822RW072482 |
IL P1289232 IL 974865ST |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 17, 2026 | 4289900826 | I-94, IL | II | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC |
3AKJHTDV1SSWG4340 5MAMN4821HW039486 |
IL P1289250 IL 577854ST |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 16, 2026 | 2712002348 | STOUGHTON WI | II | — | — | WESTSIDE TRACTOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1XKDD49X0RR334247 40FS0523XN1041957 |
IL P1209455 IL 895554ST |
| August 5, 2026 | 4291140075 | IL-53, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJHTDV9SSWG4361 5MAMN4826RW077426 |
IL P1289232 IL 950424ST |
| July 30, 2026 | 5000640058 | I-94, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHTDV3SSWG4355 |
IL P1289257 |
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 18, 2026 | 5005490759 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD, IL | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJHTDV3SSWG4355 5MAMN4820RW071251 |
IL P1289257 IL 950384ST |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | 9464001318 | DE MOTTE IN | II | 1 | 1 | WASTE MANAGEMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJHTDV5SSWG4342 5MAMN5328LW057134 |
IL P1287379 IL 699122ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| April 17, 2026 | 5005050674 | US 20, IL | II | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1M1AN2GY1RM042955 5MAMN4827AC018651 |
IL P1209920 IL 1005190ST |
| April 15, 2026 | 4289900530 | IL-173 W/B, IL | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJHTDV6SSWG4365 5MAMN4827PW072474 |
IL P1289255 IL 950380ST |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| April 15, 2026 | 4289900529 | IL-173 W/B, IL | II | 2 | — | LRS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJHTDV8SSWG4352 5MAMN4822RW071249 |
IL P1289254 IL 950383ST |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LRS | 2 | April 15, 2026 |
| GROOT IND | 2 | January 3, 2025 |
| CRYSTAL LAKE IL | 2 | November 1, 2024 |
| CONSOLIDATED MATERIALS INC | 2 | October 30, 2024 |
| GROOT INDUSTRIES | 2 | February 15, 2024 |
| WESTSIDE TRACTOR | 1 | September 16, 2026 |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT | 1 | June 23, 2026 |
| ACCESS LIFT EQUIPMENT | 1 | March 10, 2026 |
| BAKER MANUFACTURING LLC | 1 | November 19, 2025 |
| MICHELS | 1 | May 22, 2025 |
| ROUND LAKE IL | 1 | November 1, 2024 |
| MARTINEZ UNDER GROUND INC | 1 | October 11, 2024 |
3 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 24, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 20, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 25, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 20, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 23, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 25, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 23, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 10, 1999 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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