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Carrier profile · USDOT 811682 · MC360756 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Sunset Cartage Inc

Crystal Lake, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1999
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGarbage/RefuseConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (847) 658-4342
70
Power units
70
Drivers
42
Inspections · 24 mo
12
Crashes · 24 mo
5.6M
Annual miles
27 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 46.7% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
46.7%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 7 of 15 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 42 inspections
Crashes
12
0 fatal4 injury11 tow-away
Crash rate 1.06 per 1M mi
Total inspections
42
Driver inspections
42
Vehicle inspections
15
People injured
4
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2005)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC360756
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 20, 2020Liability (BIPD) · The Cincinnati Insurance Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
70
Power units
70
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
70
Drivers
70
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGarbage/RefuseConstruction
Annual mileage
5,640,946 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
811682
MC / docket
MC-360756
Legal name
Sunset Cartage Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 21, 1999
Last MCS-150
Feb 12, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
70 (70)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 2 other active USDOTs.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (847) 658-4342
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Sunset Cartage Inc's USDOT number?

Sunset Cartage Inc's USDOT number is 811682 and its docket number is MC360756.

Is Sunset Cartage Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Sunset Cartage Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 42 roadside inspections, a 46.7% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 12 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Sunset Cartage Inc's fleet?

70 power units and 70 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 12, 2026.

What insurance does Sunset Cartage Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with The Cincinnati Insurance Co..

Where is Sunset Cartage Inc located?

Sunset Cartage Inc is located at 1320 S Virginia Road, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014. Phone: (847) 658-4342.

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