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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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A-1 TRANSIT CORPORATION
USDOT 943618 · MC404792 · EIN 39-1771025 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
205 NORTH STREET, MARATHON, WI, 54448
(715) 870-4692 · TIM SONNENTAG
65
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier13 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
398 / 241
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
129 / 727
Crashes (24 mo)
13
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy BAP8196362 · eff 10/01/2006
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate24.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance524 pts
Unsafe Driving203 pts
Other46 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 90 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 84 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 56 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 48 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 35 | |
| 393.75A2-TAOTLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 18 |
Most inspected states
WI55
MO29
FL22
IL9
IN8
MN4
IA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.34 | 0.32 | ≈20–27% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.31 | 4.45 | ≈54–58% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-08. “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 WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from WI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 59% · Seat belt 28% · Following / lane / reckless 9%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 15 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 38% (9 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 25% (3 OOS) · Brakes 13%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 31 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: 19 inspections, 20 violations, 4 OOS, 8 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 2 OOS · 40%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.53B-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.233).
2. Other8 viol · 2 OOS · 40%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.45D ×2, 393.47E
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 25 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.255).
Repeat offenders: 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2, 393.45D ×2
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Crash record — 13 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2026 | SHELBYVILLE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 06/12/2026 | WEST ALLIS, WI | ✓ | ||
| 06/11/2026 | HUDSON, WI | ✓ | ||
| 05/07/2026 | BURNSVILLE, MN | ✓ | ||
| 04/06/2026 | PALM CITY, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/26/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 03/16/2026 | CHRISTIANA, WI | ✓ | ||
| 02/12/2026 | EAU PLEINE, WI | ✓ | ||
| 09/04/2025 | LEYDEN TWP, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/20/2025 | DECATUR, IL | 1 |
Equipment — 102 vehicles seen in inspections
45 truck43 trailer9 incomplete vehicle5 other
Company profile
Officer
TIM SONNENTAG
Annual mileage
12.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
241
Registered since
2001-03-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTY TRANSIT INC | 381219 | 1 VINs | strong |
| SUNNY DAY DISTRIBUTING LLC | 1638729 | officer | strong |
| COUNTY EXPRESS CORP | 699454 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: COUNTY EXPRESS CORP (USDOT 699454, 1997).
Activity history (recent)
05/02/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
12.1M mi reported (2024)
05/19/2018 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-4346L050-TIL-07
01/12/2007 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP929933500
12/18/2006 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2007)
10/01/2006 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP8196362
10/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP929933500
04/24/2001 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
03/28/2001 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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