Sorensen Transport Safety Record

DOT# 505963 · Missoula, MT 59808-9086 · 4067215404

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/12/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Sorensen Transport (DOT# 505963) in Missoula, Montana has 137 inspections on record with 58 violations and a 3.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

137 Inspections
3.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
44 Power Units

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 3.6%
Carrier: 3.6% (5 of 137) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.5%
Carrier: 1.5% (2 of 137) National: 6.4%
74% OOS rate better than 74% of carriers in Montana
18% crash rate better than 18% of carriers in Montana

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.

58 total violations across 137 inspections
7 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)
Vehicle Maintenance
37
Unsafe Driving
14
Hours of Service
2
Driver Fitness
3
Hazardous Materials
2

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 5 states: ID, MT, OR, SD, WA
Level 1: 57 (42%) Level 2: 61 (45%) Level 3: 19 (14%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/12/2026 OR 2 0 0
03/12/2026 OR 2 0 0
02/12/2026 MT 2 0 0
02/04/2026 MT 2 0 0
02/03/2026 ID 1 0 0
02/03/2026 MT 3 0 0
01/21/2026 MT 2 0 0
01/13/2026 MT 3 0 0
01/11/2026 MT 2 2 0
01/05/2026 MT 2 0 0

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 MC243108
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/Excess Great West Casualty Co. $4,000 07/01/2023
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 07/01/2023

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 44
Drivers 45
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 12/02/1992
MCS-150 Filed 20260123 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 3,617,500
Address 6575 US Highway 10 W, Missoula, MT 59808-9086