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SUNBURST TRUCK LINES

5121 A OATES ROAD · Houston, TX 77013

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  • MC #209784
  • USDOT #314795 USDOT Active
  • 178
    Power Units
  • 178
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SUNBURST TRUCK LINES is a Houston, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 178 truck(s) in their fleet and 178 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-209784 and their USDOT number is 314795.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/19/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SUNBURST TRUCK LINES INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/19/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 11,360,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 305 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 305 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: TX (305), US (3), GA (2), SC (2), NC (1), LA (1), NM (1), OK (1). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

46 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.33 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 7 Vehicle Maintenance 5.09 169 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.16 4

Inspection Summary

  • 316
    Total
  • 139
    Clean
  • 177
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 77 unique codes

Critical 36

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak16× OOS×15 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove4× SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps13× OOS×13 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal16× OOS×10 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit4× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle14× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle6× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required4× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp37× OOS×15 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection5× OOS×5 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories11× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing3× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement5× OOS×5 SW 1
  • 393.126(b)Damaged or Missing tiedown or securement device for intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 33

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps11× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp6× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp5× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt14× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/199812× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear12× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit10× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:7× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system5× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)3× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20013× SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit2× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak14× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19976× SW 3
  • 393.70(b)Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies2× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher12× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
  • 393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
  • 393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken1× SW 2
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers12× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored9× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment6× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× SW 1
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
  • 393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver4× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SUNBURST TRUCK LINES
5121 A OATES ROAD
HOUSTON, TX 77013
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
SUNBURST SOLUTIONS
Houston, TX
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—16159584192428

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