VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 23, 2026
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SONSHINE TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2424119 · MC841111 · EIN 46-3193875 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1010 WINTERS AVE, HAZLETON, PA, 18202
(570) 459-9901 · HARRY KRESS
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 50% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
18 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 256
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-FA6805 · eff 07/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate50% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance169 pts
Unsafe Driving87 pts
Other3 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 40 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.71H10-CDDSDM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
PA24
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.83 | 4.83 | ≈68–75% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.13 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8.05 | 8.57 | ≈81–85% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-08-27. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 56% · Speeding 28% · Seat belt 16%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 32% (6 OOS) · Load securement 23% (2 OOS) · Phone / texting 16% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Luzerne County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Luzerne County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 6 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 50%
393.100B-C, 393.128B-CLWV, 393.95A4-EEUS
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6.038).
2. Other2 viol · 33%
390.21TC-MC, 391.11B4-CLHA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 17%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.623).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Equipment — 20 vehicles seen in inspections
9 incomplete vehicle4 truck3 passenger car2 trailer2 multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv)
Company profile
Officer
HARRY KRESS
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
2
Registered since
2013-07-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| J H I AUTO COMPANY | 1055065 | officer, mailing, email, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
07/01/2025 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-FA6805
07/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO1638943
06/09/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.2M mi reported (2024)
08/23/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
07/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO1638943
12/07/2019 — Insurance cancelled — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 337408
11/12/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/22/2019)
07/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 337408
10/01/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (07/08/2024)
08/22/2014 — Insurance cancelled — GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy XA 2053357
11/22/2013 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (09/02/2014)
07/24/2013 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2424119.