HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/56181-sullivan-moving-storage-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 09:11 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SULLIVAN MOVING & STORAGE INC
Doing business as THE CMS COMPANIES
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.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (253) 395-5432, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC127405.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC127405 | — | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY Policy MEC 3202000-00 · 34 | — | Apr 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC127405 | Primary | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY Policy MEA 3202000-00 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC127405 | — | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA Policy 108120465 · 84 | — | Sep 11, 2024 | Active |
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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 of 27 · California avg 19.8%
2 of 23 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | CO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | 5 | No |
| Aug 17, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 1, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 10, 2026 | CA | 2 | 2 | No |
| May 6, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 21, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Mar 8, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 1, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 driver inspections of all California-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
40 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 57 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 8 | 92.5% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 5.0% | 16.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.5% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 4 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LRR | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | Carlsbad, CA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 56181 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC127405 |
| Legal name | SULLIVAN MOVING & STORAGE INC |
| DBA name | THE CMS COMPANIES |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 17 |
| Drivers | 42 |
| Annual mileage | 294,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 10, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 26, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Questions about SULLIVAN MOVING & STORAGE INC
What does SULLIVAN MOVING & STORAGE INC's operating authority allow?
MC127405: 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 SULLIVAN MOVING & STORAGE 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 SULLIVAN MOVING & STORAGE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 56181. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (253) 395-5432, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC127405, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (253) 395-5432
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORPORATE MOVING SYSTEMS Carrier & broker · DBA CMS RELOCATION & LOGISTICS |
Kent, WA | 505087 | MC242241 | 59 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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