SUNSTATE CARRIERS INC
SUNSTATE CARRIERS INC
DBA: SUNSTATE
- USDOT Number
- 947398
- Docket / MC #
- MC-406114
- Headquarters
- TAVARES, FL
- Fleet & VINs
- 151 Trucks · 188 VINs
1. Operating Authority & Insurance Filing
Carrier vs. Broker license status, Out-of-Service orders, and BMC-91X auto liability
- Operating Licenses
- Common Carrier: ACTIVEContract Carrier: ACTIVEProperty Broker: NONE
- Enforcement & Revocations
- Out-of-Service: NonePrior Revocations: 3
- BMC-91X Auto Liability
- $1,000,000 On FilePolicy #WPP820010200National Interstate Insurance Company
FMCSA filings do not include general freight Motor Truck Cargo limits or policy exclusions. Upload the carrier's ACORD 25 COI on the right to verify Cargo coverage and producer contact lines.
2. Safety Record & Inspected Equipment
24-month SAFER inspection rates, federal crash totals, and VIN-decoded trailer types
| 24-Month Inspection Metric | OOS / Inspections | Carrier Rate | U.S. Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle OOS (Levels 1, 2, 5, 6) | 10 / 45 | 22.2% | 22.3% |
| Driver OOS (Levels 1, 2, 3, 6) | 1 / 134 | 0.7% | 6.7% |
3. Company Identity & Physical Footprint
USDOT registration tenure, recent MCS-150 edits, and physical address checks
- Registration Tenure
- Registered 2001-04-13
- Last MCS-150: 2025-07-14
- Address Verification
- Undeliverable Mail: NoVirtual Mailbox (CMRA): No
- Address Cross-Reference
- USDOTs at Same Address: 2Prior Revoked USDOT: None
Executive Public Baseline Summary
Registered 25 years ago in Tavares, FL, SUNSTATE CARRIERS INC operates 151 reported power units (188 distinct 17-digit vehicle VINs observed in federal roadside inspections) with 134 total inspections logged over the trailing 24 months, with NHTSA trailer VIN telemetry confirming physical operation of Dry Van and Refrigerated Van equipment. Highway inspection activity concentrates primarily across FL (26%), SC (26%), NC (20%).
Safety & capacity baseline: The carrier's federal safety rating is SATISFACTORY; 24-month Vehicle OOS rate is 22.2% across 45 eligible Level 1/2/5/6 inspections (vs. 22.3% U.S. national benchmark), and Driver OOS rate is 0.7% across 134 Level 1/2/3/6 inspections (vs. 6.7% national benchmark). FMCSA Crash File records list 10 reportable crash(es) in the past 24 months (0 fatal, 5 injury, 10 tow-away).
Additional public-baseline observations (3/7): its street address in Tavares is shared across 2 USDOT record(s); federal L&I/Motus filings reflect $1,000,000 in primary BMC-91X auto liability coverage (shipment-specific Motor Truck Cargo coverage requires ACORD 25 COI review).
Observed Fleet Vehicles & Equipment Sample
Roadside-inspected commercial vehicles on file (VIN serial suffix masked publicly)
| Masked 17-Digit VIN | Make | Equipment Type | Plate State | Last Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4V4NC9EH2SN****** | VOLVO | Power Tractor | FL | 2026-11-02 |
| 1UYVS253XM6****** | UTIL | Dry Van | FL | 2026-11-02 |
| 4V4NC9EH8LN****** | VOLVO | Power Tractor | FL | 2026-10-27 |
| 1GR1A062XLE****** | GREAT DANE | Dry Van | FL | 2026-10-27 |
| 1GRAA0625KE****** | GREAT DANE | Dry Van | FL | 2026-10-19 |
Federal Insurance Filings & Authority History
Recorded FMCSA primary auto liability, cargo, and broker bond filings
| Form | Insurer | Policy # | Limit | Status / Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91X | National Interstate Insurance Company | WPP820010200 | $1,000,000 | Eff. 2021-08-15 |
Shared Physical Street Address (2 Registrations)
Other U.S. DOT registrations recorded at this same physical street address: