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Sunstate

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Interstate
(1 review) 5.0 out of 5
Tavares, FL 32778
USDOT
947398
Docket
MC406114
Website
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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
10.0
Communication
10.0
Timeliness
10.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
1
On Time Delivery
1
Consistent Tracking
1
Strong Dispatcher Communication
1
Strong Driver Communication
1
Friendly
1
Easy to Work With
1
Easy to Onboard
1
Clean Equipment
1
Good Delivery Condition
1
Knowledgeable
1

Overview

Providing High Quality, Customer Focused Transportation

Sunstate Carriers, Inc. is a premier refrigerated truckload carrier, based in Tavares, Florida. Sunstate operates throughout the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest.

From the beginning, Sunstate’s goal was to build an organization that is sensitive to our customer’s needs, providing professional services and at a fair price. Specializing in the efficient and safe transportation of temperature-controlled, time-sensitive products, we have become the leading choice of Customers seeking quality, customer-focused transportation services.

With a management staff that has over 50 years experience in transportation, we are very confident that we can provide you with the service that you demand and deserve.

Sunstate Carriers operates 130 late model Tractors and 150 53’ air-ride refrigerated trailers that are capable of transporting up to 45,000 lbs at -10 degrees.

Together with our sister company, Sunstate Logistics, the Sunstate Companies are the answer to all your transportation needs.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 142 191 0
Leased 17 1 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Reefer

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
14,310,418 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 07/02/2012 (11 years, 10 months)
Contract Active — 07/02/2012 (11 years, 10 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 42 11 17 3.92 33.2%
Unsafe Driving 40 17 0 2.28 32.3%
Hours of Service Compliance 24 5 0 0.39 20.6%
Driver Fitness 3 2 2 0.17 20.6%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 1 6 1 8
Tow-away 4 9 4 17
Crash Reports 4 9 4 17

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 177 2 1.13% 6.67%
Vehicle 65 16 24.62% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
National Interstate Insurance Company
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
WPP 8200102-00
Effective date
08/15/2021

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Austin H

December 22, 2023

“Great Experience”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

Sunstate is someone newer I have worked with but I have found them to be super helpful and knowledgeable. On the load we ran there were no issues with them providing constant updates throughout the day. Drivers also were pleasant to work with and prompt.


Lanes
Londonderry, NH to Columbia, SC
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
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