Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
21 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 948963 · MC-406771 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Sundown Express LLC
21 power unitsavg 10.1 yrRegional · 5 statesGATES, TN100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-406771 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
14 observed · MCS-150
19Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.1Avg age (yr)
2001–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 25 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2001.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 46 inspections.
USDOT registration2525 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.1 yr
Model years 2001–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
25 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SUNDOWN EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 948963) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Sep 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 26 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 26 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 21 power units and 19 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 11, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SUNDOWN EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
SUNDOWN EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 948963, and its motor carrier number is MC-406771.
Is SUNDOWN EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, SUNDOWN EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SUNDOWN EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
SUNDOWN EXPRESS LLC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 46 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SUNDOWN EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
SUNDOWN EXPRESS LLC operates 21 power units and 19 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SUNDOWN EXPRESS LLC based?
SUNDOWN EXPRESS LLC is based in GATES, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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