SUNSTATE CARRIERS INC
151-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Tavares, FL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 947398
- MC
- MC406114
- Based
- Tavares, FL
- Contact
- 3523436711 · safety@sunstatecarriers.com
What this carrier is
SUNSTATE CARRIERS INC is a large-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Tavares, FL. Operating footprint: 151 power units, 147 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC406114 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, and paper products. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 17, 2007).
Fleet composition on file: 139 owned tractors, 209 owned trailers, 12 term-leased tractors, 2 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 46 motor carriers operating 151 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 87 | 68.88 | 126.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 36 | 26.71 | 134.8% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.82 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 138.29 | 38.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.35 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 151-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Driver Fitness and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving and Hours-of-Service.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 947398: 258 inspections across 22 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 in WV.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 93 |
| Hours-of-Service | 46 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 77 |
| Total violations | 219 (36 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 11 reportable crashes , 7 with reported injuries . Most recent: Nov 25, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, fresh produce, meat, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 46 peer carriers operating 151 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 156 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (13 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 219 violations, 11 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 151 power units on file.
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