Sourdough Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 125119 · Fairbanks, AK 99701 · 9072432545

B

Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 25/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Sourdough Express INC (DOT# 125119) in Fairbanks, Alaska has 380 inspections on record with 514 violations and a 25.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

380 Inspections
25.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
113 Power 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 Rate 25.8%
Carrier: 25.8% (98 of 380) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.9%
Carrier: 2.9% (11 of 380) National: 6.4%
30% OOS rate better than 30% of carriers in Alaska
4% crash rate better than 4% of carriers in Alaska

Violation Categories · 514 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.

514 total violations across 380 inspections
109 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
295
Unsafe Driving
174
Hours of Service
33
Driver Fitness
4
Hazardous Materials
7
Other
1

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.

Inspected across 2 states: AK, US
Level 1: 59 (16%) Level 2: 114 (30%) Level 3: 203 (53%) Level 4: 4 (1%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 AK 3 0 0
03/23/2026 AK 3 0 0
03/22/2026 AK 2 1 0
03/22/2026 AK 3 0 0
03/20/2026 AK 3 0 0
03/20/2026 AK 3 0 0
03/18/2026 AK 3 0 0
03/18/2026 AK 3 0 0
03/17/2026 AK 3 0 0
03/16/2026 AK 2 2 0

Crash History · 1 record

29-DEC-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-DEC-24 AK 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

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 Number MC118527
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Alaska National Insurance Co $1,000 10/11/2018
CARGO Alaska National Insurance Co N/A 10/11/2018
SURETY Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America N/A 10/01/2013

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.

Power Units 113
Drivers 137
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20260224 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,889,849
Address 600 Driveway Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701

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Resources

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