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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 505963· MC243108· CARRIER· EIN 81-0463840
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SORENSEN TRANSPORT

Legal: SORCO INC

6575 US HIGHWAY 10 W, MISSOULA, MT, 59808-9086(406) 721-5404sorcomt@gmail.comLane Sorensen
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$4M BIPD
Great West Casualty Co
Vehicle OOS
2.8%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
3.4%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
1
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
98
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
1 crash in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC243108

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$4M on file
$5M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$4M coverageeff 07/01/2023
Great West Casualty Co· policy CEP01240A
ENDED 07/01/2023Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 07/01/2023
Great West Casualty Co· policy GRT04178A
Authority history (23) ▾
06/23/2023COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2023)
06/23/2023CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2023)
06/06/2022COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/28/2022)
06/06/2022CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/28/2022)
07/12/2021COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2021)
07/12/2021CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2021)
06/04/2021COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2021)
06/04/2021CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2021)
06/08/2020COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2020)
06/08/2020CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2020)
06/04/2019COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2019)
06/04/2019CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2019)
07/26/2018COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/07/2018)
07/26/2018CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/07/2018)
06/25/2018COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/05/2018)
06/25/2018CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/05/2018)
08/01/2016COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/23/2016)
08/01/2016CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/23/2016)
12/19/2007MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
12/19/2007MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history8 insurers on record
Filing timeline (28) ▾
  1. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$4MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 07/01/2022 → 07/20/2023
  2. GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/2021 → 07/01/2023
  3. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$4MReplaced
    BIPD/Excess · eff 07/01/2022 → 07/01/2023
  4. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$4MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 07/01/2021 → 07/01/2022
  5. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$3MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 07/01/2021 → 08/22/2021
  6. NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 07/01/2019 → 08/06/2021
  7. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$3MReplaced
    BIPD/Excess · eff 07/01/2021 → 07/01/2021
  8. NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Excess · eff 07/01/2019 → 07/01/2021
  9. NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/2019 → 07/01/2021
  10. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$3MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 07/01/2020 → 07/01/2021
  11. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$3MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 07/01/2019 → 07/03/2020
  12. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$3MReplaced
    BIPD/Excess · eff 07/01/2019 → 07/01/2020
  13. FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 08/01/2016 → 10/26/2019
  14. GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY$3MCancelled
    BIPD/Excess · eff 07/01/2018 → 07/01/2019
  15. FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/2015 → 07/01/2019

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle71 inspections · 2.8% OOS · National 22%
Driver89 inspections · 3.4% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

89 inspections · 17 violations (4 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.

89
Inspections
17
Violations
4
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

11
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 4 states

  • MT20
  • WA7
  • OR2
  • ID1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in MT

Medium impact

13 of 18 violations in the last 12 months (72%) came from inspections in MT. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from MT to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • 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

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 15% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing21 violations · 2 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps5 viol37%
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 11%
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 11%
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 11%
Brakes9 viol26%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× · 12%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 7%
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× · 5%
Tires2 viol19%
Other2 viol7%
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× · 7%
What to do
  • 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 estimatecould improve up to 8 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▼ Improving
7
Inspections
2
Violations
0
Out-of-service
6
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 100%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations · 100% of recent
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

135
Inspections
57
Violations
8
Out-of-service
242
CSA points
27
Crashes
5
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

76 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

40 trailer 32 truck 3 other 1 incomplete vehicle
2016 WEST-MARKseen 6×
1W9TB5045GA488036· 453892B MT
2005 MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANYseen 4×
1M9PT0X4X5H355486· 4VS6692 CA
2023 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassisseen 3×
5KJNBWFG7PLUH5675· PA28621 MT
2020 KENWORTH T880seen 3×
1XKZP40X7LJ376687· PA18571 MT
2024 PETERBILT 567seen 3×
1XPCP49X8RD678130· PA30188 MT
2017 IOWA STEEL FABRICATION Iowa Steel Fabrication, LLC.seen 3×
1Z9M1AA25HA448210· EHT127 MT
2022 PETERBILT 567seen 3×
1XPCPP9X1ND792482· PA25373 MT
2025 KENWORTH T880seen 3×
1XKZD49X0SJ120854· PA30761 MT
2023 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassisseen 3×
5KJNBWFG9PLUH5676· PA28287 MT
2017 IOWA STEEL FABRICATION Iowa Steel Fabrication, LLC.seen 3×
1Z9M1AA25HA448224· PASNGAS MT
2026 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassisseen 3×
5KJNBWDR5TLWT3627· PA33211 MT
2026 KENWORTH T880seen 3×
1XKZP49X8TJ220595· PA33008 MT
2026 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassisseen 3×
5KJNBWDR7TLWT3628· PA33045 MT
SUPERIOR Tseen 2×
2S9TSN4S0SC169967· 6SH762 AB
2021 KENWORTH T8 Seriesseen 2×
1XKDPP9X1MR427814· PA21405 MT
1995 PETERBILT 377seen 2×
1XPCP49XXSD678166· PA30497 MT
2018 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1XKZD49X2JJ188250· PA14182 MT
2007 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 2×
1PMA1483771032368· TP4352 ID
2021 MAC MACseen 2×
558MEBZ44MB005665· 411621C MT
2024 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1XKZD49X4RJ364159· PA30286 MT
2024 PETERBILT 567seen 2×
1XPCP49XXRD678131· PA30279 MT
2026 PETERBILT 567seen 2×
1XPCP49X2TD800410· PA32855 MT
2020 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 2×
1PMKA5343L7107701· 435177C MT
2026 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1XKZP49X6TJ220594· PA33031 MT
2002 BEALL Beallseen 2×
1BN2T44392P029883· 452079D MT
2019 IOWA STEEL FABRICATION Iowa Steel Fabrication, LLC.seen 2×
1Z9M1AA20KA448364· 4UZ5842 CA
2023 MACK Anthemseen 2×
1M1AN4GY0PM028957· PA26488 MT
2021 MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY Mississippi Tank Companyseen 2×
1M9PT0A22MH355052· 442612D MT
2014 WESTMOR INDUSTRIES Westmor Industriesseen 2×
1W9PN5143EM350742· GASNU MT
2006 MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANYseen 2×
1M9PT0X456H355526· 4CC9366 CA

+ 46 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

1

Tow-away

1

Injury

3

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
104
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
45
45 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
3.6M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi45 drivers
Company officer
Lane Sorensen
Operation
Interstate
D-U-N-S
89507925
Registered since
1992-12-02
Last MCS-150 update
2026-09-02
Census status
Active

Fleet: 44 trucks · 43 owned tractors · 24 owned trailers · 1 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs or phone numbers with 6 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

6
Connected carriers
5
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links
Medium· 1
GLOBAL SPECIALIZED SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2347147Active· EVANSVILLE, WY
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1XKDPP9X8MR4230471XKDPP9X6MR423046

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

52 events
  1. 09/02/2026MCS-150 update filed

    3.6M mi reported (2025)

  2. 07/20/2023Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG929303D

  3. 07/01/2023Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CEP01240A

  4. 07/01/2023Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co

    policy GRT04178A

  5. 07/01/2023Insurance replaced — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 62P101022

  6. 07/01/2023Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG929303D

  7. 06/23/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2023)

  8. 06/23/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/07/2023)

  9. 07/01/2022Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG929303C

  10. 06/06/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/28/2022)

  11. 06/06/2022CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/28/2022)

  12. 08/22/2021Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG929303C

  13. 08/06/2021Insurance cancelled — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Excess · policy CU138213A

  14. 07/12/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2021)

  15. 07/12/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2021)

  16. 07/01/2021Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG929303C

  17. 07/01/2021Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Excess · policy CU138213A

  18. 07/01/2021Insurance replaced — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP

    BIPD/Primary · policy CPP138213A

  19. 07/01/2021Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG929303B

  20. 06/04/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2021)

  21. 06/04/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2021)

  22. 07/03/2020Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG929303A

  23. 07/01/2020Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG929303A

  24. 06/08/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2020)

  25. 06/08/2020CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/01/2020)

  26. 10/26/2019Insurance cancelled — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Excess · policy CU 138213A

  27. 07/01/2019Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Excess · policy IXG929303

  28. 07/01/2019Insurance replaced — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CPP138213A

  29. 06/04/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2019)

  30. 06/04/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2019)

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
—
Rated
—
Last review
2020-09-30
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-09-02
Reported mileage
3,610,825 mi (2025)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 22, 2026, 12:12 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.