HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/238567-sun-belt-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:06 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SUN BELT TRANSPORTATION INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (956) 831-4282, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC170510.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC170510 | Primary | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TI TS CA0001542 01 · 91X | $750,000 | Mar 10, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 5 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC170510 | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TI TS CA0001542 00 | Nov 26, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Dec 21, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC170510 | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TI TS CA0001542 00 | Mar 10, 2025 | Cancelled at term end |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC170510 | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TI TS CA0001542 00 | Mar 10, 2025 | Replaced |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC170510 | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY Policy 6510291 | Mar 10, 2022 | Replaced |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC170510 | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TI TS CA0001542 00 | Mar 10, 2025 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
42 of 279 · Texas avg 25.1%
3 of 406 · Texas avg 7.7%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 31 states and provinces, 24 months
- TX 182 44.8%
- NM 38 9.4%
- CA 24 5.9%
- AR 21 5.2%
- TN 17 4.2%
- LA 17 4.2%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 93
91 tractors · 1 semi-trailers · 1 straight trucks
Kenworth 146Peterbilt 6Freightliner 2
77 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 108
106 semi-trailers · 1 straight trucks · 1 tractors
Utility 129Great Dane 34Hyundai Translead 9Wabash 8Trail King 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Bbb Industries 22Tesla 11Hoffman Enclosures 8Dynasol 6Tca Logistics 6Matamoros Manufacturing 5Corning Optical Comms 5Mainfreight 4
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 10, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | UT | 1 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,704 vehicle and 460,473 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
259 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 56 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 341 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 193 | 52 | 74.5% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 47 | 3 | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 10 | 1 |
| Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375C | 9 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 8 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 7 | 7 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 7 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 7 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 6 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 6 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 6 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Bellevue, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2025 | Bangor Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Bristol City, VA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 238567 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC170510 |
| Legal name | SUN BELT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 77 |
| Drivers | 71 |
| Annual mileage | 6,848,248 (2021) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 19, 2013) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 4, 1983 · 43 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @sunbelttrans.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 77 | 0 |
| Trailers | 101 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherMisc
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about SUN BELT TRANSPORTATION INC
What does SUN BELT TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC170510: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about SUN BELT TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking SUN BELT TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 238567. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (956) 831-4282, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC170510, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (956) 831-4282
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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