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Critical risk signals. Do not dispatch until independently verified.
Sundown Express LLC
DOT 948963 · MC MC406771 · Gates, TN
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 2:10 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✗No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Sundown Express LLC (DOT 948963, MC MC406771) is a Tennessee-based interstate carrier headquartered in Gates, TN. As of June 8, 2026 at 2:10 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: principal linked to a revoked carrier; authority revoked within the last 3 years. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 2:10 AM.

Contract Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Sundown Express LLC
DOT Number948963
MC NumberMC406771
Street994 STANLEY RD
City / StateGates, TN 38037-6214
Phone7312259415
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age25 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed11/11/2025
Company officerSteve Stanley
Power units21
Total drivers19
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Principal linked to a revoked carrier
●Authority revoked within the last 3 years
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
Active
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
21
Fleet
Drivers
19
Total
Inspections
22
On record
Crashes
8
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
25 yr 1 mo
Since 2001
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
22 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Unsafe Driving
22 insp (100%)· 4 viol
Driver Fitness
22 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
22 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
4 insp (18%)· 2 viol
Inspection History
22 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
10/29/2024ILIII00Pass
5/27/2025TNIII00Pass
1/27/2025ARIII00Pass
12/26/2024MOIII00Pass
6/24/2025TNIII00Pass
1/24/2025TNIII00Pass
12/23/2024MOIII00Pass
12/22/2025MSIII00Pass
11/20/2024MOII00Pass
3/20/2025MOIII00Pass
Crash History
8 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—TN00Y
—MO00Y
—TN00Y
—TN00Y
—TN00Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
9/1/2025
Location
994 STANLEY RD, Gates, TN, 38037-6214 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 2001
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sundown Express LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. Sundown Express LLC holds Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is Sundown Express LLC's safety record?

Sundown Express LLC has 22 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 8 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Sundown Express LLC operate?

Sundown Express LLC operates 21 power units with approximately 19 drivers.

Is Sundown Express LLC insured?

Sundown Express LLC has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Sundown Express LLC had any risk indicators?

Sundown Express LLC has a risk score of 100/100 (Critical) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Sundown Express LLC?

Sundown Express LLC's DOT number is 948963 and MC number is MC406771. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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