According to FMCSA records, Sonic Transportation LLC (DOT# 1216300) in Chula Vista, California has 221 inspections on record with 53 violations and a 2.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
221Inspections
2.7%Vehicle OOS Rate
0Crashes
16Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate2.7%
Carrier: 2.7% (6 of 221)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.5%
Carrier: 0.5% (1 of 221)National: 6.4%
71%OOS rate better than 71% of carriers in California
20%crash rate better than 20% of carriers in California
Violation Categories · 53 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
53total violations across 221 inspections
7violations resulted in out-of-service orders (13%)
Vehicle Maintenance
49
Unsafe Driving
1
Driver Fitness
3
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC483085
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityN
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
National Unity Insurance Company
$1,000
04/06/2026
BIPD/Primary
National Unity Insurance Company
$1,000
04/06/2025
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.