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Carrier profile · USDOT 42097 · MC1514499 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Sunshine Mills Inc

Red Bay, AL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$500K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (256) 356-9541
14
Power units
9
Drivers
12
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
40K
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 12 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
12
Driver inspections
12
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1514499
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$500,000
$300K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. May 1, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Middlesex Insurance Co. · $500,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
14
Power units
14
Trucks
9
Tractors owned
114
Trailers owned
9
Drivers
9
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsConstructionPet Foods
Annual mileage
40,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
42097
MC / docket
MC-1514499, MC-172733
Legal name
Sunshine Mills Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Jan 8, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
9 (9)
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 1 other active USDOT.
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 · (256) 356-9541
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Sunshine Mills Inc's USDOT number?

Sunshine Mills Inc's USDOT number is 42097 and its docket number is MC1514499.

Is Sunshine Mills Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Sunshine Mills Inc's safety record?

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

How big is Sunshine Mills Inc's fleet?

14 power units and 9 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 8, 2025.

What insurance does Sunshine Mills Inc carry?

$500,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Middlesex Insurance Co..

Where is Sunshine Mills Inc located?

Sunshine Mills Inc is located at 500 6TH Street SW, Red Bay, AL, 35582. Phone: (256) 356-9541.

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