Sunstate Carriers Inc
USDOT 947398 · MC-406114 · Tavares, Florida · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Sunstate Carriers Inc (dba Sunstate) is a corporation based in Tavares, Florida, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 151 power units and 147 drivers, which ranks it #107 by fleet size among 340 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Florida. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 136 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 22.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 6.6 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, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Sunstate Carriers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Sunstate |
| USDOT number | 947398 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-406114 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 726 Southridge Industrial Dr, Tavares, FL 32778 |
| Phone | (352) 343-6711 |
| First registered | Apr 13, 2001 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 947398.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 139 | 12 | 0 |
| Trailers | 209 | 2 | 0 |
- 0.97 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 15,755,636 miles reported for 2024 – about 104,342 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 96% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 147 CDL drivers; 147 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 Florida carriers with 50+ units (340).
| Measure | Sunstate Carriers Inc | Same size, US | FL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 22.7% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 21% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.6 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 48% higher than average |
| Inspections | 136 | 136 with a driver check, 44 with a vehicle check, 52 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 17, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Sunstate Carriers Inc?
Sunstate Carriers Inc is registered with USDOT number 947398 and operating authority MC-406114.
How many trucks does Sunstate Carriers Inc have?
It reports 151 power units (151 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 211 trailers, with 147 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 14, 2025).
Where is Sunstate Carriers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Tavares, Florida 32778.
What is the out-of-service rate of Sunstate Carriers Inc?
Over 24 months, 22.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.