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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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SUNSET DISTRIBUTING LLC
USDOT 4400932 · EIN 33-4427575
505 S PACIFIC ST, SAN MARCOS, CA, 92078-4049
(931) 472-1111 · BARRY BATSON
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
176 / 110
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
66 / 202
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate8.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance87 pts
Vehicle Maintenance86 pts
Other32 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Unsafe Driving5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 2 | 45 |
| 392.2SLLHOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.30-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 |
Most inspected states
CA66
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.29 | 0.30 | ≈35–42% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.15 | 0.16 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.07 | 1.09 | ≈8–12% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21 · 1 new since the Sep 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Ventura County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Ventura County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 52% (2 OOS) · Other 48%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 18 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 37% · Tires 23% (1 OOS) · Other 17%
• 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 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 12 inspections, 7 violations, 1 OOS, 7 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 1 OOS · 43%
392.2SLLHOS ×2, 395.8A1-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 17 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.217).
2. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 29%
393.9A-LFTSI, 392.2-SLLMF
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.803).
3. Other2 viol · 29%
393.95F, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
Repeat offenders: 392.2SLLHOS ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/09/2026 | MONTEREY PARK, CA | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 49 vehicles seen in inspections
21 incomplete vehicle15 truck9 trailer4 other
Company profile
Officer
BARRY BATSON
CDL drivers
60
Registered since
2025-04-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 13 carriers
Shares identifiers with 13 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST DISTRIBUTING CO LLC | 3941360 | 12 VINs | strong |
| CLASSIC BEVERAGE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LLC | 3944707 | 4 VINs | strong |
| BACKCOUNTRY BEVERAGE LLC | 3976875 | officer, mailing, phone | strong |
| BLUEGRASS BEVERAGE LLC | 1548508 | officer, phone | strong |
| TRISTAR BEVERAGE LLC | 1857875 | officer, phone | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BACKCOUNTRY BEVERAGE LLC (USDOT 3976875, 2022).
Activity history (recent)
07/24/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
04/28/2025 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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