Sunset Cartage Inc
USDOT 811682 · MC-360756 · Crystal Lake, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Sunset Cartage Inc is a corporation based in Crystal Lake, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 70 power units and 70 drivers, which ranks it #710 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 41 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 47.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 14.3 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, machinery, large objects, garbage / refuse, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Sunset Cartage Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 811682 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-360756 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1320 S Virginia Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 |
| Phone | (847) 658-4342 |
| First registered | May 21, 1999 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 811682.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 70 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 150 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 5,640,946 miles reported for 2025 – about 80,585 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 70 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 70 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Sunset Cartage Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 47.1% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 130% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.9% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 14.3 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 200% higher than average |
| Inspections | 41 | 41 with a driver check, 17 with a vehicle check, 25 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 27, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Sunset Cartage Inc?
Sunset Cartage Inc is registered with USDOT number 811682 and operating authority MC-360756.
How many trucks does Sunset Cartage Inc have?
It reports 70 power units (70 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 150 trailers, with 70 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 12, 2026).
Where is Sunset Cartage Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014.
What is the out-of-service rate of Sunset Cartage Inc?
Over 24 months, 47.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.