Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 3159170)

SUNSET EXPRESS US INC

U.S. DOT#: 3159170

Address: 5855 E 61ST
COMMERCE, CA 90040
Number of Vehicles: 13
Number of Drivers: 13
Number of Inspections: 30

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 2026

On-Road Performance
0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure	3.51 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping Avg. PU × UF: 12 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 30 with HOS Compliance Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 26 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 15 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 30 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 30 with Driver Fitness Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 22


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

393.201B-FR	Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.207A-SAPPCBLM	Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.	1	0	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.207A-STBW	Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component	1	1	7	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TFL	Tires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL	Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative	5	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI	Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative	3	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI	Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML	Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALR	Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test	2	1	4	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 30


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

4/5/2026	CAUD6C000370	CA	53968W3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
3/17/2026	CAND7Y006765	CA	9H15328	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BALR Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber						4
2/15/2026	CAUG3G001673	CA	23825J3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative						6
1/27/2026	CAUCW8001258	CA	91147G3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative						2
12/16/2025	CAND7Y006494	CA	82484Z3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
11/30/2025	CAUEDY000653	CA	53968W3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
10/28/2025	CANDVQ005446	CA	53968W3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
9/11/2025	CANCVH007317	CA	9H15328	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
7/30/2025	CAUFHS000120	CA	53968W3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
7/29/2025	CANEGR004038	CA	16121Y2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
7/13/2025	CAUEXK000621	CA	32825J3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207A-STBW Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca (OOS)						7 + 2 (OOS)
7/11/2025	CAUF7N000886	CA	3143561	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.201B-FR Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing						2
6/25/2025	CANCG8004921	CA	9H25622	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative						6
6/18/2025	CAUEAR005316	CA	11633W3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
6/17/2025	CAUFOR003882	CA	16121Y2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
6/13/2025	CAUCK3003870	CA	16121Y2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/28/2025	CANBGO008429	CA	11633W3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
5/4/2025	CAUEAW003531	CA	16121Y2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/18/2025	CANBYQ007515	CA	53968W3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
3/31/2025	CAUEXK000307	CA	3143561	IN	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/26/2025	CAUEX6003610	CA	32825J3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/21/2025	CAUDCO001220	CA	32825J3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
3/12/2025	CAUDWR000799	CA	DE64F33	CA	TRUCK TRACTOR		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TFL Tires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
3/1/2025	CAUCK3003597	CA	53968W3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative						6
12/27/2024	CANEGR003303	CA	32825J3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/24/2024	CAND7Y005304	CA	11633W3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/16/2024	CANDOG005906	CA	32825J3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BALR Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.207A-SAPPCBLM Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.						7
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative						2
11/16/2024	CANBYQ006834	CA	16121Y2	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
6/10/2024	CANCE7007244	CA	11633W3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
6/7/2024	CANEGR002616	CA	53968W3	CA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 3


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

3/23/2026	CA8402601664	CA	82484Z3	CA	0	1	Yes	No	2	3	6
9/30/2024	CA3300040122	CA	9G85585	CA	0	1	Yes	No	2	1	2
5/27/2024	CA5302403002	CA	48758L3	CA	0	0	Yes	No	1	1	1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation:
Total Inspections: 30
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 15
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 15
Total Crashes* : 3

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 06/16/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

No penalties found

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Summary of Activities (as of 5/15/2026, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: None	Total Inspections: 30 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 15 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 15	Total Crashes: 3*
	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 30 0.0% Vehicle Inspections 26 11.5% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 2 Towaway Crashes 1

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 5/15/2026, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

12 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 12 Average Power Units × 1 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

12 Average Power Units = 13 Current Power Units + 13 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 10 Power Units 18 Months Ago
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The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Straight
Straight trucks/other vehicles constituting more than 30% of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 3159170 = 69% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
0 VMT per Average Power Unit = 0 VMT From ÷ 12 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Straight Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 20,000	1
	20,000 – 60,000	1 = VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

Use of SMS Data/Information

FAST Act of 2015:

Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating under part 385 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it is authorized to operate on the Nation's roadways.

Safety Measurement System:

The data in the Safety Measurement System (SMS) is performance data used by the Agency and Enforcement Community. A symbol, based on that data, indicates that FMCSA may prioritize a motor carrier for further monitoring.

The symbol is not intended to imply any federal safety rating of the carrier pursuant to 49 USC 31144. Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier in the SMS has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating pursuant to 49 CFR Part 385, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the FMCSA, it is authorized to operate on the nation's roadways.

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