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SUNSET CARTAGE INC

DOT 811682
MC 360756
Entity Carrier
1320 S VIRGINIA ROAD, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory12 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
811682
ACTIVE

Overview

SUNSET CARTAGE INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Feb 2026, based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 70 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Exempt For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Flatbed.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
43.75%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedFeb 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 17.1
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
56 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

39
Inspections, 24 mo
46
Violations, 24 mo
8
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-07-30
392.2LV — Lane Restriction violation (Unit D)
2026-07-18
393.45 — Brake tubing and hose adequacy (Unit 2)
2026-07-18
393.45 — Brake tubing and hose adequacy (Unit 2)
2026-07-18
393.45 — Brake tubing and hose adequacy (Unit 2)
2026-07-18
393.45 — Brake tubing and hose adequacy (Unit 2)
2026-06-23
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-04-15
392.2W — Excessive Weight violation (Unit D)
2026-04-15
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit 1)
2026-04-15
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit 1)
2026-04-15
392.2W — Excessive Weight violation (Unit D)
2026-04-15
392.2-SLLEWA3 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit 2)
2026-03-10
392.2LC — Improper lane change (Unit D)
2026-02-18
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit 1)
2026-02-18
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit 1)
2026-01-21
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit 2)
2026-01-13
392.2LV — Lane Restriction violation (Unit D)
2026-01-13
393.11 — No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required (Unit 2)
2026-01-13
393.100B — Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-01-13
392.9 — Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement (Unit 1)
2026-01-08
392.7A — Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection (Unit D)
2026-01-08
393.11 — No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required (Unit 2)
2026-01-08
393.75A3 — Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-01-08
393.75A3 — Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-11-19
393.95A — No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher (Unit 1)
2025-11-19
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit 2)
2025-06-30
393.75A — Flat tire or fabric exposed (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-06-30
392.2LC — Improper lane change (Unit D)
2025-06-30
392.2LV — Lane Restriction violation (Unit D)
2025-06-16
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units70
Drivers70
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classLarge carrier (51–200 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For HireExempt For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-360756

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SUNSET CARTAGE INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 811682 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does SUNSET CARTAGE INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is SUNSET CARTAGE INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does SUNSET CARTAGE INC operate?
It runs 70 power units with 70 drivers on file.

Contact SUNSET CARTAGE INC

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Physical Address
1320 S VIRGINIA ROAD
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
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