What is Sonic Freightlines LLC's safety grade?

Sonic Freightlines 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 Sonic Freightlines LLC have?

Sonic Freightlines LLC has 109 inspections on record with a 26.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 1.8% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 233 violations.

Has Sonic Freightlines LLC been involved in any crashes?

Sonic Freightlines LLC has 3 crashes on record.

Does Sonic Freightlines LLC have active authority and insurance?

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

Sonic Freightlines LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3960344 · Bellingham, WA 98226 · 3606032848

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/06/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 20/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Sonic Freightlines LLC (DOT# 3960344) in Bellingham, Washington has 109 inspections on record with 233 violations and a 26.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

109 Inspections

26.6% Vehicle OOS Rate

3 Crashes

11 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 26.6%

Carrier: 26.6% (29 of 109) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 1.8%

Carrier: 1.8% (2 of 109) National: 6.4%

38% OOS rate better than 38% of carriers in Washington

7% crash rate better than 7% of carriers in Washington

Violation Categories · 233 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.

233 total violations across 109 inspections

50 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)

Vehicle Maintenance

171

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

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 12 states

Level 1: 25 (23%) Level 2: 36 (33%) Level 3: 48 (44%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/06/2026	WA	2	0	0
02/27/2026	NM	3	0	0
02/04/2026	WA	3	0	0
01/06/2026	CA	1	1	0
12/22/2025	CA	2	0	0
12/03/2025	CA	2	0	0
12/03/2025	WA	2	1	0
11/23/2025	CA	2	0	0
10/23/2025	UT	2	0	0
10/23/2025	WA	1	1	0
10/22/2025	CA	1	0	1
10/15/2025	UT	1	0	0
10/08/2025	WA	2	0	0
10/08/2025	UT	3	0	0
10/01/2025	WA	3	0	0
09/25/2025	OR	2	1	0
09/18/2025	CO	1	0	0
09/16/2025	CA	2	0	0
09/15/2025	TX	2	0	0
09/12/2025	UT	3	0	0
09/10/2025	WA	3	0	0
08/28/2025	WA	1	1	0
08/18/2025	WA	2	1	0
08/17/2025	WA	3	0	0
07/30/2025	WA	2	0	0
07/28/2025	WA	3	0	0
07/22/2025	WA	1	3	0
07/10/2025	CA	3	0	0
07/06/2025	WA	3	0	0
06/27/2025	OR	3	0	0
06/26/2025	CA	2	0	0
06/19/2025	WA	3	0	0
06/19/2025	CA	2	2	0
06/19/2025	CA	2	0	0
06/13/2025	CA	2	0	0
06/13/2025	CA	2	0	0
06/10/2025	CA	1	0	0
06/01/2025	CA	2	0	0
06/01/2025	UT	3	0	0
05/23/2025	NM	3	0	0
05/09/2025	NM	3	0	0
05/06/2025	WA	1	2	0
05/01/2025	GA	2	0	0
03/28/2025	CO	3	0	0
03/22/2025	WA	1	0	0
03/12/2025	WA	2	0	0
03/12/2025	OR	1	0	0
03/08/2025	ID	3	0	0
02/28/2025	UT	3	0	0
02/20/2025	UT	2	0	0
02/13/2025	AZ	3	0	0
01/21/2025	WA	1	0	0
01/09/2025	CA	1	0	0
01/09/2025	CA	1	2	0
01/04/2025	ID	2	0	0
12/16/2024	WA	3	0	0
12/16/2024	WA	2	2	0
12/13/2024	WA	3	0	0
11/05/2024	WA	2	1	0
10/19/2024	CA	3	0	0
10/18/2024	CA	3	0	0
09/27/2024	WA	2	1	0
09/19/2024	ID	3	0	0
09/17/2024	WA	3	0	0
09/10/2024	WA	1	1	0
08/28/2024	WA	1	0	0
08/27/2024	WA	1	0	0
08/26/2024	WA	3	0	0
07/26/2024	WA	3	0	0
07/11/2024	UT	3	0	0
07/10/2024	WA	3	0	0
06/26/2024	SD	2	0	0
06/25/2024	WA	2	0	0
06/17/2024	WA	3	0	0
06/12/2024	CA	1	0	0
06/11/2024	WA	3	0	0
06/06/2024	NM	3	0	0
06/04/2024	NM	2	0	0
05/31/2024	NM	3	0	0
05/30/2024	NM	2	0	0
05/16/2024	WA	1	3	0
05/12/2024	WA	2	0	0
04/14/2024	WA	3	0	0
04/02/2024	UT	3	0	0
03/11/2024	WA	2	0	0
03/09/2024	ID	3	0	1
02/20/2024	UT	1	1	0
02/20/2024	CA	2	0	0
02/14/2024	UT	3	0	0
02/11/2024	WA	3	0	0
01/31/2024	WA	3	0	0
01/10/2024	CA	3	0	0
01/03/2024	WA	3	0	0
12/31/2023	NV	2	0	0
12/28/2023	CA	2	0	0
12/21/2023	CA	1	0	0
12/14/2023	NM	1	1	0
12/14/2023	CA	3	0	0
11/22/2023	OR	3	0	0
10/26/2023	OR	3	0	0

Crash History · 3 records

27-SEP-24 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow-Aways
27-SEP-24	WA	0	0	0
20-FEB-25	UT	0	0	0
01-MAY-25	GA	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 MC1476726

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	United Financial Casualty Company	$750	10/20/2022

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 11

Drivers 15

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 09/27/2022

MCS-150 Filed 20240429 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,100,000

Address 6297 Old Guide Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226