Carrier profile · USDOT 546800 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Sunshine Apiary Inc

Columbus, MT · Interstate carrier · Since 1993
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMachinery, Large ObjectsHoney Bees
8
Power units
11
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
29K
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
8
Power units
8
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
11
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large ObjectsHoney Bees
Annual mileage
28,643 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
546800
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Sunshine Apiary Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 30, 1993
Last MCS-150
Sep 10, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
11 (4)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

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No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Sunshine Apiary Inc's USDOT number?

Sunshine Apiary Inc's USDOT number is 546800.

Is Sunshine Apiary Inc authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Sunshine Apiary Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Sunshine Apiary Inc's fleet?

8 power units and 11 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 10, 2024.

Where is Sunshine Apiary Inc located?

Sunshine Apiary Inc is located at 841 E 1st Avenue N, Columbus, MT, 59019-1126. Phone: (406) 322-5423.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.