DBA: Sunburst Truck Lines
Sunburst Truck Lines Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Houston, TX.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 178 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 5 | 173 | 0 |
| Trailers | 25 | 50 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 178 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 178 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 62% | 92% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 41% | 90% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 71% | 92% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 68% | 78% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 6 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 92 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 2 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 331 | 98 | 107 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 1 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0.22 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 8 | 0.02 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 165 | 5.22 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 0.24 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 7 states. Top state TX accounts for 96% of activity. Activity outside home state (TX): 4%.
+2 other states with fewer inspections
| 10 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 13, 2026 |
| TX |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 1 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | 3939 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 393126 | Failure to ensure intermodal container securement | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 3939 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 39375A | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 39347E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3939TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3963A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3963A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3965B | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 39375A | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |