What is Sound Intermodal LLC's safety grade?

Sound Intermodal LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of C. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Sound Intermodal LLC have?

Sound Intermodal LLC has 55 inspections on record with a 30.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 3.6% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 67 violations.

Has Sound Intermodal LLC been involved in any crashes?

Sound Intermodal LLC has 1 crashes on record.

Does Sound Intermodal LLC have active authority and insurance?

Sound Intermodal LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Sound Intermodal LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2727339 · Seattle, WA 98126 · 2063833114

Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/05/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 37/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts

Crash Rate 10/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Sound Intermodal LLC (DOT# 2727339) in Seattle, Washington has 55 inspections on record with 67 violations and a 30.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

55 Inspections

30.9% Vehicle OOS Rate

1 Crashes

10 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 30.9%

Carrier: 30.9% (17 of 55) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 3.6%

Carrier: 3.6% (2 of 55) National: 6.4%

33% OOS rate better than 33% of carriers in Washington

13% crash rate better than 13% of carriers in Washington

Violation Categories · 67 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.

67 total violations across 55 inspections

19 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (28%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 55 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 3 states: MT, OR, WA

Level 1: 4 (7%) Level 2: 21 (38%) Level 3: 30 (55%)

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/05/2026	WA	3	0	0
03/03/2026	WA	3	0	0
02/15/2026	WA	3	0	0
02/09/2026	WA	2	0	0
12/17/2025	WA	2	0	0
09/29/2025	WA	3	0	0
07/14/2025	WA	3	0	0
07/10/2025	WA	2	1	0
07/02/2025	WA	2	0	0
06/18/2025	WA	2	0	0
06/11/2025	WA	2	1	0
06/03/2025	WA	2	1	0
05/21/2025	WA	3	0	0
05/08/2025	WA	3	0	0
05/07/2025	WA	3	0	0
04/16/2025	MT	3	0	0
04/01/2025	WA	3	0	0
03/18/2025	MT	2	0	0
02/25/2025	WA	3	0	0
01/23/2025	WA	1	5	0
01/15/2025	WA	3	0	0
01/07/2025	WA	3	0	0
12/18/2024	WA	2	1	0
12/04/2024	WA	2	0	0
11/27/2024	WA	2	1	0
10/23/2024	WA	2	0	0
10/09/2024	WA	3	0	0
08/20/2024	WA	3	0	0
07/01/2024	WA	2	0	0
06/25/2024	OR	2	1	0
06/13/2024	OR	2	1	0
06/10/2024	WA	3	0	0
05/30/2024	OR	3	0	0
05/17/2024	WA	1	1	0
05/16/2024	WA	1	0	0
05/07/2024	WA	2	0	0
04/02/2024	WA	3	0	0
03/21/2024	WA	3	0	0
02/23/2024	WA	3	0	0
01/22/2024	MT	3	0	0
11/29/2023	WA	3	0	0
11/21/2023	WA	2	0	0
11/21/2023	WA	2	0	0
10/02/2023	WA	2	2	0
08/23/2023	WA	3	0	0
08/09/2023	WA	3	0	0
06/14/2023	WA	3	0	0
06/08/2023	WA	3	0	0
06/02/2023	OR	2	0	0
05/12/2023	WA	3	0	0
05/10/2023	WA	3	0	0
05/03/2023	WA	3	0	0
05/02/2023	OR	2	1	1
04/18/2023	WA	3	0	0
03/28/2023	WA	1	1	1

Crash History · 1 record

14-JUL-25 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow-Aways
14-JUL-25	WA	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 MC923999

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Ms Transverse Insurance Company	$750	12/15/2025

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.

Power Units 10

Drivers 10

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 06/26/2015

MCS-150 Filed 20251004 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 386,000

Address 3400 Harbor Ave Sw Dpt 321, Seattle, WA 98126