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SORENSON TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC

SORENSON TRANSPORT CO INC

  • 43838
  • 1200 NEW JERSEY AVE SW
    WASHINGTON, DC 20019
  • 55
  • 48
  • 123

Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending August 28, 2026

On-Road Performance
1.11 Not Public 0 0.93 0 Not Public 0.04
On-Road Performance Detail
6
3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
56.3
Combination Carrier
Not Public
123
1
101-500 relevant driver inspections
98
20
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
123
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
123
1
101-500 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: 36

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLILC State/Local Laws - Improper lane change 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 1 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 2 0 4 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 2 0 5 Unsafe Driving
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
393.11A1-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp missing 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.11B-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11B-CSRIGRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.201B-FR Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.209D-STGBL Steering - Gear box mounting bolt loose 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47A-BCLMAD Air Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55A-B Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A2-TAOTLM Tires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 1 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 1 0 2 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-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALR Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 123

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
8/14/2026 CAUED8002520 CA RP19701 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
8/13/2026 CAND5A009675 CA RP01691 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/11/2026 CAUGZA000722 CA RP05133 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
7/29/2026 CANCV6010168 CA RP27281 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/15/2026 CANDUF007621 CA RP01691 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
7/15/2026 CANE46006342 CA RP26598 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
7/12/2026 NV7284028130 NV RP32470 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
7/8/2026 CANCU6006456 CA RP19703 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/8/2026 CANCV6010088 CA RP16864 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/1/2026 CANEKW005178 CA RP06858 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
6/27/2026 CANELC005551 CA RP27262 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
6/25/2026 CANBTJ009101 CA RP27548 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
6/21/2026 CANCT2009068 CA RP19702 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
6/20/2026 CANETE004361 CA RP27549 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
6/10/2026 CANEVB003063 CA RP16505 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
6/10/2026 CAN92M008864 CA RP19703 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
6/6/2026 CAUF6O000380 CA 84144RP WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
6/3/2026 CANCU6006267 CA RP19703 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
5/24/2026 CANFAC002580 CA RP06858 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
5/20/2026 CAUEUX000004 CA RP19703 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
5/19/2026 CANCV6009907 CA RP27550 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
5/9/2026 CAUF6O000358 CA RP01691 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
5/6/2026 CANBTJ008820 CA RP20146 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
5/5/2026 CANEZF004186 CA RP16863 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
5/5/2026 CAN92M008648 CA RP25850 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
5/2/2026 CAUF6O000352 CA RP05133 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
5/2/2026 CANETE004078 CA RP05133 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.209D-STGBL Steering - Gear box mounting bolt loose (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
5/2/2026 CANC0J008547 CA RP16592 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
4/28/2026 WA2174000911 WA 91625RP WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
4/22/2026 CANBTJ008746 CA RP27281 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
4/9/2026 CANCV6009732 CA RP25849 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
4/8/2026 CANBTJ008663 CA RP19701 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
4/8/2026 CANBTJ008662 CA RP16864 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
4/1/2026 CANCU6005968 CA RP16591 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
4/1/2026 CANCV6009682 CA RP20145 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
3/28/2026 CANETE003874 CA RP02173 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
3/28/2026 CANETE003879 CA RP19702 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
3/26/2026 ORAW08230252 OR RP19703 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.11B-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 3  
3/22/2026 CANCT2008728 CA RP19702 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
3/21/2026 CANELC005014 CA RP02173 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
3/18/2026 CAUDFU004806 CA RP16864 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
3/14/2026 CANCT2008671 CA RP25849 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
3/5/2026 WA2174000722 WA 98790RP WA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
2/24/2026 CANCEB009357 CA RP27549 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
2/24/2026 WA0935006926 WA D58668D WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
2/7/2026 CANELC004831 CA RP20146 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
2/5/2026 WA2184000008 WA C37756U WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
1/22/2026 WAX768004409 WA C11491T WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative 6  
1/17/2026 CANEZF003508 CA RP16865 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
12/23/2025 CAN92M008166 CA RP16864 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
12/17/2025 CAUHFM000101 CA RP01689 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
12/3/2025 CANCU6005438 CA RP16864 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
11/25/2025 CANEZF003189 CA RP19702 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
11/25/2025 CANEZF003190 CA RP16592 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
11/12/2025 WAX763000305 WA D89383H WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
11/9/2025 CANETE003126 CA 84146RP WA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
11/6/2025 CANFFX000999 CA RP20145 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
10/14/2025 CANDZ5006137 CA RP02173 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
10/9/2025 CANFD3000619 CA RP20146 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
9/19/2025 CAND8Y001064 CA 78296RP WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 8  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
9/17/2025 CANFCT000938 CA RP01689 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
9/15/2025 WA2086002267 WA C11491T WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
9/5/2025 CANC20008137 CA RP19701 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
8/26/2025 WA2117000767 WA 91625RP WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
8/19/2025 WA2030000742 WA D14471G WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/19/2025 CANETE002663 CA RP02174 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/13/2025 WA2082002280 WA 87721RP WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
8/6/2025 WA2112001078 WA C74108P WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/1/2025 WA0848000410 WA D58668D WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.2-SLLILC State/Local Laws - Improper lane change 5  
7/13/2025 CAUE9D000472 CA RP16865 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
7/10/2025 CANCV6008325 CA 87721RP WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/9/2025 WA0879000299 WA D58668D WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.11B-CSRIGRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 3  
6/27/2025 CAND8Y000740 CA RP16864 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. 1  
6/20/2025 CAUEIK000362 CA RP05134 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
6/19/2025 WA2128000454 WA C11491T WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
6/16/2025 WA2165000011 WA 92661RP WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/12/2025 WAX819007399 WA 77919RP WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/11/2025 CANDN9006180 CA 86902RP WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/7/2025 CANC0J007071 CA 77920RP WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/4/2025 CANDUF006652 CA 87720RP WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
393.55A-B Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 4  
5/31/2025 WA0039000266 WA D14471G WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
5/29/2025 CAN92M007312 CA RP05133 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/14/2025 WA2145000327 WA D58668D WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
5/13/2025 US1616000157 US C37756U WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
396.3A1-BALR Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
4/29/2025 WA2030000635 WA D58668D WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
4/20/2025 CAUB4I004478 CA 84144RP WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
4/17/2025 WA1107000310 WA C11491T WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve 4  
4/5/2025 CANETE002005 CA RP16863 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/2/2025 CANCU6004410 CA RP19701 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/29/2025 CANCT2006939 CA RP02173 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
3/27/2025 CANCV6008003 CA RP05133 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/18/2025 CANCNK008630 CA 86903RP WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.47A-BCLMAD Air Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. 4  
3/16/2025 CAUDK7003787 CA RP19702 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.11A1-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp missing 2  
3/6/2025 WA2146000240 WA 85603RP WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone 10  
3/6/2025 CANCV6007923 CA RP05134 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
3/4/2025 CANBGW007437 CA 83711RP WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
3/1/2025 CANETE001896 CA RP09868 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
2/21/2025 WA2101000390 WA D58668D WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
2/16/2025 NV7165028568 NV 77920RP WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/29/2025 CANEZF001738 CA RP16505 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/27/2025 CAUD3Z004292 CA RP16592 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/25/2025 CANEZF001724 CA RP01691 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/21/2025 CANCV6007734 CA RP16594 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/12/2025 CAUF73002528 CA RP06858 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/31/2024 CAUDOQ004481 CA 87720RP WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/23/2024 WA2103000730 WA D58668D WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
12/17/2024 WA2063000864 WA 68058RP WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
12/11/2024 CAUEXA002276 CA 87721RP WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.75A2-TAOTLM Tires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
12/3/2024 CAUCSK000430 CA 77919RP WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/18/2024 ORAW43720048 OR D58048D WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.201B-FR Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing 2  
393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative 2  
11/14/2024 ORAP90170193 OR RP12774 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/14/2024 ORAP42890199 OR D580480D WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2  
10/21/2024 CAUED6001720 CA 84146RP WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/14/2024 CAUD89003323 CA 76375RP WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/10/2024 CAUD3Z004100 CA 76375RP WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/2/2024 CAN92M006490 CA RP01690 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/2/2024 CANF9T000423 CA 91625RP WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
9/28/2024 CANETE001437 CA RP16865 WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
9/25/2024 CANEZF001239 CA 87721RP WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/18/2024 WAX761000766 WA C41713M WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
9/14/2024 CANFAC000070 CA 86903RP WA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
9/12/2024 CAN92M006399 CA RP05134 WA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/10/2024 WA0865001392 WA C41713M WA 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: 2

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)
11/7/2024 CA5252405966 CA RP01690 WA 0 4 Yes No 2 1 2
9/4/2024 CA0009641011 CA RP01690 WA 1 0 No 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.

  • 7/30/2009 (Compliance Review)
  • 123
    • 96
    • 27
  • : 2

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