SONIC TRANSPORT
Legal: MARLAU ENTERPRISES LLC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA 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.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202643 inspections · 20 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
click to filter codes
Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLFCUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Following too closely
5
1× · sev 5
- 2395.8A
HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
3
3×
- 3392.2LVUnsafe Driving
Lane Restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 4390.21TC-MC
Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color
2
2×
- 5395.8F04Not in SMS
Driver failed to record total miles driven for each 24 hour period
2
2×
- 6393.9A-LSMLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 7393.9A-LCLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 8392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
- 9390.21TBNot in SMS
Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required
1
1×
- 10395.8H05Not in SMS
Driver failed to appropriately indicate location and remarks for changes in duty status.
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- NC5
- TN4
- FL3
- WV2
- OK2
- TX2
- CO2
- NM1
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.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Buchanan County, IA
Medium impact5 of 12 violations in the last 12 months (42%) came from inspections in Buchanan County, IA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Buchanan County, IA 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 44%
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 15%
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× · 9%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 21%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 12%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-MCSRMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations
- Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
- Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
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 NHTSA51 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 21 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
0
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi17 drivers
- Company officer
- MARK J YUNKA
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1999-05-17
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-04-08
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 0 trucks.
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 graphThis carrier shares VINs with 13 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
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
44 events- 04/08/2025MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2024)
- 12/22/2024Insurance filed — Canal Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT731571001
- 12/22/2024Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT731571001
- 12/22/2023Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 731571001
- 12/22/2018Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08324103
- 11/26/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/06/2018)
- 12/22/2017Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08324102
- 12/22/2016Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA08324101
- 12/22/2015Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0010495-00
- 12/22/2011Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CTP355899
- 11/25/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/14/2011)
- 01/27/2011Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CTP355899
- 12/22/2010Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 354478
- 12/21/2010Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CTP355899
- 11/26/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/22/2010)
- 08/14/2010Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 354478
- 07/19/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/03/2010)
- 02/04/2010Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 353279
- 12/22/2009Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 353279
- 04/25/2009Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA04497101
- 04/03/2009Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA04497101
- 03/30/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/24/2009)
- 02/26/2009Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA03185802
- 02/26/2009Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA04497101
- 01/30/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/27/2009)
- 01/26/2009Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA04497101
- 01/26/2009Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA03185801
- 12/30/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/28/2009)
- 01/26/2008Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA00284301
- 12/31/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/25/2008)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2006-01-24
- Last review
- 2019-08-22
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-04-08
- Reported mileage
- 1,375,000 mi (2024)
Got a violation you want to contest?
Use the free AI-powered DataQs Drafter to generate a polished challenge letter — quotes the relevant 49 CFR, predicts your grant chance.