VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 6, 2026
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SUNRISE K IC TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 2535712 · MC881706 · EIN 47-1549312 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5168 W GRAND RIVER AVE, LANSING, MI, 48906
(517) 708-8189 · BRANDI NEWTON
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 34.8% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
19 / 19
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
35 / 393
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Spinnaker Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy SHD-84229189 · eff 09/22/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate34.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance327 pts
Unsafe Driving31 pts
Other28 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance15 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 54 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 40 | |
| 396.3A1-BNMH | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 383.95A-LCDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 393.45C-BSG | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
TN5
OH4
MO4
KY3
MI3
IL3
AL3
AR2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.63 | 1.63 | ≈17–24% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.28 | 0.28 | ≈33–40% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.31 | 0.35 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10.38 | 10.11 | ≈99–100% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-16 · 1 new since the Oct 2026 run. “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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 43% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 32% · Tires 15% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 43 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 Crawford County, AR · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Crawford County, AR to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 58% · Speeding 32% · Other 10%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 60% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 40%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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: 5 inspections, 19 violations, 4 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 2 OOS · 53%
396.3A1-BNMH ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.9A-LHWS
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 7.785).
2. Other7 viol · 2 OOS · 37%
393.47E ×5, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 11%
392.2-SLLILC, 392.2-SLLUP
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.223).
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×5, 396.3A1-BNMH ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2024 | TN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 41 vehicles seen in inspections
21 trailer20 truck
Company profile
Officer
BRANDI NEWTON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.9M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
19
Registered since
2014-08-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 2 carriers
Shares identifiers with 2 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAYSTAR EXPRESS LLC | 3194651 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.9M mi reported (2023)
09/22/2023 — Insurance filed — Spinnaker Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy SHD-84229189
09/22/2023 — Insurance cancelled — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy W26AF00279
09/22/2023 — Insurance replaced — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy SHD-84229189
08/28/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/19/2023)
09/22/2022 — Insurance replaced — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FLTRK000000261
09/22/2019 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2110237
08/26/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/23/2019)
06/28/2019 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2110237
05/30/2019 — Insurance replaced — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2110237
03/02/2019 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2102705
02/06/2019 — Insurance replaced — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2102705
02/04/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/07/2019)
12/15/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS095120
11/09/2018 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 70TRS095120
11/02/2018 — Insurance replaced — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2102705
09/22/2018 — Insurance cancelled — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2102705
08/27/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/21/2018)
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/2535712.