VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
viocodes.yuriance.net
SUNSET CARTAGE INC
USDOT 811682 · MC360756 · EIN 36-3785158 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1320 S VIRGINIA ROAD, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL, 60014
(847) 658-4342 · DONALD MUELLER
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 46.7% — well above the 22% national average12 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
70 / 70
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
39 / 145
Crashes (24 mo)
12
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. — $1M BIPD · policy EBA 055 06 13 · eff 10/20/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate46.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance101 pts
Unsafe Driving44 pts
Other24 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2LV | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 18 | |
| 392.2LC | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 15 | |
| 393.11 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 4 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 392.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 |
Most inspected states
IL36
WI2
IN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.68 | 0.69 | ≈5–12% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.10 | 5.10 | ≈55–59% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-05. “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
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 Lake County, IL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lake County, IL 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 75% · Speeding 25%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness 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, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 80%
393.45 ×4
✓ 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
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.825).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.2LV
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.51).
Repeat offenders: 393.45 ×4
🎓 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
Crash record — 12 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2026 | Cherry Valley Twp, IL | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2026 | MARENGO, IL | ✓ | ||
| 12/19/2025 | Lakemoor, IL | ✓ | ||
| 12/17/2025 | ROCKFORD TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/06/2025 | GREENWOOD TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/03/2025 | GLENVIEW, IL | ✓ | ||
| 07/30/2025 | Elgin, IL | ✓ | ||
| 06/30/2025 | WEST DEERFIELD TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/23/2025 | ZION, IL | ✓ | ||
| 01/14/2025 | ELGIN, IL | 1 |
Equipment — 94 vehicles seen in inspections
49 truck40 trailer5 other
Company profile
Officer
DONALD MUELLER
Annual mileage
5.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
70
Registered since
1999-05-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONSOLIDATED MATERIALS INC | 3133162 | officer, phone | strong |
| D MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC | 1468485 | officer | strong |
| DONALD D MUELLER | 2949485 | officer | strong |
| DONALD MUELLER | 1185426 | officer | strong |
| MUELLER | 1276980 | officer | strong |
| SUNSET LOGISTICS LLC | 1562706 | officer, phone, address | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/12/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.6M mi reported (2025)
10/20/2020 — Insurance filed — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy EBA 055 06 13
10/20/2020 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA 087 95 94
10/20/2017 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA 087 95 94
12/03/2016 — Insurance cancelled — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CPP 087 95 94
10/20/2007 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPA 087 95 74
10/20/2007 — Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
CARGO · policy DSHN00003040
09/24/2007 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2007)
10/20/2006 — Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DSHN00002315
09/25/2006 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/20/2006)
10/20/2005 — Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy DSHN00001565
09/23/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/20/2005)
06/12/2005 — Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
CARGO · policy DSHN00001566
10/20/2004 — Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTI100139
10/20/2004 — Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
CARGO · policy IMP 6017670
09/23/2004 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/25/2004)
10/20/2003 — Insurance replaced — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD · policy 0110083252
06/10/1999 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
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/811682.