Sutton Transport Inc

Interstate
(4 reviews) 4.9 out of 5
Schofield, WI US 54476
USDOT
173800
Docket
MC236833

Carrier Ratings

Quality of Equipment
9.8
Communication
9.8
Timeliness
9.8

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
4
On Time Delivery
4
Consistent Tracking
3
Easy to Work With
3
Good Delivery Condition
3
Strong Dispatcher Communication
2
Friendly
2
Easy to Onboard
2
Clean Equipment
2
Knowledgeable
2
Strong Driver Communication
1

Overview

Sutton Transport is a leading Midwest trucking company and proud to be family owned for more than 40 years. While we specialize in next-day LTL delivery of palleted freight, we also offer national volume LTL services. We are dedicated to getting freight to its destination in a safe and timely manner. In fact, we boast a combined on-time and intact delivery rate of 99%. You’d be hard-pressed to find another trucking company that can match our low freight claim and high on-time percentages!

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 0 3 0
Leased 313 605 71

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • U.S. Mail
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Paper Products
  • Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Truck Types

  • Dry Van

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
  • Partial Truckload
  • Less than Truckload

Specialized Services

  • Cross-docking
  • Drop Trailer
  • Lift Gate
  • Consolidation
  • Cross-Border
  • Hazardous Materials
MCS-150 Mileage
15,759,990 (2021)
Electronic Tracking
75% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Sutton Transport Inc

Primary Operating Area Headquarters Terminal

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 12/23/2005 (18 years, 10 months)
Contract Active — 02/05/1991 (33 years, 8 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Hazmat
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 123 17 34 3.43 29.2%
Unsafe Driving 43 9 0 1.04 14.7%
Hours of Service Compliance 16 2 0 0.07 3.1%
Driver Fitness 9 5 5 0.1 12%
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 2 6 9
Tow-away 6 7 20 33
Crash Reports 6 7 21 34

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 421 5 1.19% 6.67%
Vehicle 199 32 16.08% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Excess)
Company name
Gemini Insurance Company
Policy limit
$4,000,000
Policy number
GVE100265402
Effective date
03/01/2022

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Old Republic Insurance Company
Policy limit
$2,000,000
Policy number
MWTB 316111
Effective date
02/01/2023

Showing 4 of 4 Reviews Clear Filters
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Chris L - Verified Shipper

August 13, 2024

“Less than Truckload from De Pere, WI to Appleton, WI”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

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

Great regional LTL carrier with very strong rates and excellent communication and technology.


Lanes
De Pere, WI to Appleton, WI
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
IL

Verified Shipper from Illinois

June 22, 2024

“Great regional LTL carrier”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition

I worked with Sutton as a service partner for a few years before I started using them as a shipper. TJ is great to work with, as they extended the service area they maintained consistent service and excellent communication.


Lanes
Shakopee, MN to Cold Spring, MN
Freight Details
Beverages
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
ME
Response from Sutton Transport Inc
4 months ago
Thank you for the wonderful review on CarrierSource! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with TJ and our team. At Sutton Transport, we're committed to maintaining high-quality service and clear communication. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to our continued partnership!
IL

Verified Broker from Illinois

February 04, 2024

“Full Truckload from Winona, MN to Chicago, IL”

Timeliness
9/10
Quality of Equipment
9/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery

It sounds like this carrier did an excellent job handling the grade food load. Their efficient and effective management likely contributed to the successful transportation and delivery of the food items.


Lanes
Winona, MN to Chicago, IL
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
FL

Verified Broker from Florida

April 14, 2023

“Less than Truckload from Springfield, MO to Joplin, MO”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
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

Sutton Transport has been a great freight partner for us. Always courteous with our shippers, good communication. On time at the shipper and each delivery. They operate with a high level of professionalism. Our experience with this carrier has been a positive one.


Lanes
Springfield, MO to Joplin, MO
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional

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