SONIC TRANSPORTATION LLC
- 3719858
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8833 DAVIS HWY
LANSING, MI 48917 - 1
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
As part of FMCSA’s IT modernization strategy, we are in the process of merging our data platforms to make it easier for you to find the information you need. During this transition, please refer to the links below for additional information about this carrier.
- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
- If you are a motor carrier looking for your Inspection Selection System (ISS) value, log in to the FMCSA Portal.
BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending September 25, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
| On-Road Performance | ||||||
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| 0 | Not Public | 1.83 | 20.60 | 0 | Not Public | 0 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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No Safety Event Grouping
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Combination Carrier
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Not Public |
7
1
3-10 relevant driver inspections
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6
5
5-10 relevant vehicle inspections
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7
0
No Safety Event Grouping
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Not Public |
7
0
5-10 relevant driver inspections
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| 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: 30
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
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| 395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 1 | 0 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.25E-L | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.48A-BI-SA | Brake - Inoperative on a steering axle | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 1 | 1 | 0 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 7
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 7/21/2026 | MISTRAL04929 | MI | TEMP | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit (OOS) | 3 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.30-B Battery - Not protected | 3 | ||||||
| 393.207F-SASMD Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 12/30/2025 | AR8280000150 | AR | RC53423 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 10/29/2025 | AL2078000726 | AL | RC45712 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 395.22H1-ELDNUM HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | ||||||
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 6 | ||||||
| 393.25E-L Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required | 6 | ||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | 3 | ||||||
| 395.22H3-ELDMF HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | ||||||
| 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 3 | ||||||
| 396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | ||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | ||||||
| 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | ||||||
| 10/28/2025 | KYS218000065 | KY | RC45712 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.48A-BI-SA Brake - Inoperative on a steering axle (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.48A-BLMACBD Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | 4 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) | 0 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 396.3A1-F Fuel - Dripping leak. (OOS) | 3 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 8/13/2025 | NYSPA3020958 | NY | RC42128 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 8/12/2025 | NYSPT3051177 | NY | RC42128 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 6/18/2025 | CO1705150325 | CO | TEMP | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 4 | ||||||
| 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | ||||||
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: 1
| Report | Vehicle | Crash | Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW) | ||||||||
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| Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Fatal | Inj. | Tow. | HM |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time
Weight (TiW) |
Total Weight (TotW) |
| 7/25/2025 | AL0005676930 | AL | RC42116 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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.
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*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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As part of FMCSA’s IT modernization strategy, we are in the process of merging our data platforms to make it easier for you to find the information you need. During this transition, please refer to the links below for additional information about this carrier.
- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
- If you are a motor carrier looking for your Inspection Selection System (ISS) value, log in to the FMCSA Portal.
Enforcement Cases
(Six years as of 10/07/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )
No penalties found
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