Sunburst Truck Lines Inc
USDOT 314795 · MC-209784 · Houston, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Sunburst Truck Lines Inc (dba Sunburst Truck Lines) is a corporation based in Houston, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 178 power units and 178 drivers, which ranks it #204 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 331 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 29.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 1.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, intermodal containers.
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| Legal name | Sunburst Truck Lines Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Sunburst Truck Lines |
| USDOT number | 314795 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-209784 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5121 a Oates Road, Houston, TX 77013 |
| Phone | (713) 672-1027 |
| First registered | May 10, 1988 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 19, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 314795.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 5 | 173 | 0 |
| Trailers | 25 | 50 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.4 trailers per tractor.
- 11,360,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 63,820 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 12% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 178 CDL drivers; 146 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 32 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Sunburst Truck Lines Inc | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 29.2% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 55% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.2% | 2.6% | 3.5% | 53% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.7 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 62% lower than average |
| Inspections | 331 | 328 with a driver check, 319 with a vehicle check, 350 BASIC violations recorded, 5 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 4, 2015) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Sunburst Truck Lines Inc?
Sunburst Truck Lines Inc is registered with USDOT number 314795 and operating authority MC-209784.
How many trucks does Sunburst Truck Lines Inc have?
It reports 178 power units (178 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 75 trailers, with 178 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 19, 2025).
Where is Sunburst Truck Lines Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Houston, Texas 77013.
What is the out-of-service rate of Sunburst Truck Lines Inc?
Over 24 months, 29.2% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.