SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD

USDOT 1041459 • 22614 N FM 88, ELSA, TX, 78543

ACTIVE

Authority:None on file

Insurance:None on file

BOC-3:Not on file

Safety Rating:Not rated

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

1,041,459

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

State

Texas

Phone

9563168983

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

114

Drivers (MCS-150)

105

MCS-150 Mileage

4,835,940

Physical Address

22614 N FM 88, ELSA, TX, 78543

Mailing Address

PO BOX 369, ELSA, TX, 78543

Contact

Phone: 9563168983

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

None on file

BOC-3 Filing

Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness

ALERT

Drugs / Alcohol

Hours of Service

Unsafe Driving

Vehicle Maintenance

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

657

Violations

132

17 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

14.0%

Driver OOS %

2.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

114

Drivers (MCS-150)

105

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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Inspection Activity Map

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Violation Summary (132 violations from latest 100 of 657 inspections)

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Violation Summary (132 violations from latest 100 of 657 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:393.45B2UV	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	14	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1	Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories	10	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47E	Slack adjuster defective	10	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83G	Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment	7	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B	Steering system components worn	6	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2W	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	5	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60C	Glazing/window obstructions	4	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19	Hazard warning signal inoperable	4	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	4	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78	Windshield condition defective	4	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUV	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	4	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLPC	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	4	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A	Inoperative/defective brakes	3	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOS	BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination	3	3	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	3	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B	Fuel system leak	3	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95B	Emergency equipment - warning devices missing	3	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BL	Brake system pressure loss	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E	Coupling device/towing methods defective	2	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2	Coupling device/towing methods defective	2	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11	Lighting devices/reflectors	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2PC	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2	Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-Q	Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I	2	2	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2WC	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3	Coupling device/towing methods defective	2	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201A	Frame - cracked/loose/broken	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1	Tire-ply or belt material exposed	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A	Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-CH	Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207C	Leaf spring assembly defective/missing	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43D	Brake - relay emergency valve	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47B	Brake actuators/chambers defective	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A	Suspension defective	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS	Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TU	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.7A-UO	Unsafe operations - general	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BMAN	Steering system components worn	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(a)	Cargo securement - general failure	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1B	Brakes (general) Explain:	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1	Speeding 1-5 mph over limit	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23PT	All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45UV	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-C	Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured	1	1	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75B	Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

14.0%vs nat'l 23.4%

-9.4 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-4.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

1.32vs nat'l 1.80

-0.48 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (657 inspections)

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Inspection History (657 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Apr 6, 2026	87513319	Roadside	TX	Level 2	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Apr 1, 2026	87479882	US83 AND RIO CONCHO	TX	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	1	396.3A1	No
Mar 30, 2026	87468326	IH2 WB SVC RD	TX	Level 2	RANC SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.60C	No
Mar 25, 2026	87424045	Roadside	TX	Level 1	ARMO SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.47E, 393.53B	No
Mar 25, 2026	87423588	IH 69	TX	Level 1	RANC SEMI-TRAILER	5	393.201A, 393.48A, 393.75A1	Yes
Mar 25, 2026	87424217	Roadside	TX	Level 1	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.45B2UV, 396.3A1BL	Yes
Mar 24, 2026	87441334	17M IH69E SB	TX	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 23, 2026	87410007	Roadside	TX	Level 2	CPS SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 23, 2026	87441104	16M IH69E SB	TX	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 20, 2026	87396914	Roadside	TX	Level 2	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 20, 2026	87386319	18352 FM508	TX	Level 2	ARMO SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 17, 2026	87325033	Roadside	TX	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 17, 2026	87325038	US77 RIVIERA SCALE	TX	Level 3	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 17, 2026	87334349	US77 RIVIERA SCALE	TX	Level 3	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2W	No
Mar 16, 2026	87385252	Roadside	TX	Level 2	MANA SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 13, 2026	87385674	Roadside	TX	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 12, 2026	87285508	US 77 SB	TX	Level 1	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.207C, 393.47E	Yes
Mar 12, 2026	87304076	Roadside	TX	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 12, 2026	87285144	Roadside	TX	Level 1	RANC SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.45B2UV, 393.55E	No
Mar 12, 2026	87303682	FM 491 MM 742	TX	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 12, 2026	87304206	Roadside	TX	Level 1	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	4	393.48A, 393.55C2, 396.3A1BOS	Yes
Mar 12, 2026	87285145	Roadside	TX	Level 1	RANC SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.19, 393.45B2UV	No
Mar 11, 2026	87285142	Roadside	TX	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	4	393.19, 393.60C, 393.9	No
Mar 11, 2026	87385716	Roadside	TX	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.11, 393.78	No
Mar 10, 2026	87276596	Roadside	TX	Level 2	OTHR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 10, 2026	87264682	281 MM 770	TX	Level 3	CLEM SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 10, 2026	87276601	Roadside	TX	Level 3	MANA SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 9, 2026	87265099	Roadside	TX	Level 2	ARMO SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.43D, 393.47E	No
Mar 5, 2026	87227371	556M IH169 SB	TX	Level 2	CTSI SEMI-TRAILER	4	393.47B, 393.47E, 393.53B	Yes
Mar 5, 2026	87228394	Roadside	TX	Level 1	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	5	392.2W, 393.45B2PC, 393.45B2UV	No
Mar 5, 2026	87228645	Roadside	TX	Level 1	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.83G	No
Mar 5, 2026	87264973	US 77 SB REST AREA	TX	Level 1	ARMO SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 5, 2026	87228724	2840 IH69E SB SVC RD	TX	Level 1	RANC SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.207A, 393.75A2, 393.83G	Yes
Mar 5, 2026	87228646	Roadside	TX	Level 1	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.75A2, 396.3A1	No
Mar 4, 2026	87265244	1733 TX186	TX	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 3, 2026	87265014	FM 493	TX	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.78	No
Mar 3, 2026	87227513	US83 AND GARZA ST	TX	Level 1	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 2, 2026	87205647	IH-69E	TX	Level 2	MACL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 1, 2026	87227832	Roadside	TX	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.75A3-ATIS	No
Feb 27, 2026	87227315	Roadside	TX	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.11TU, 393.9	No
Feb 26, 2026	87227250	Roadside	TX	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.45B2UV, 393.75C, 396.3A1	No
Feb 25, 2026	87166070	800 E CAPOTE CENTRAL	TX	Level 3	OTHR SEMI-TRAILER	1	391.11B2-Q	Yes
Feb 25, 2026	87192481	3199 FM511 NB	TX	Level 2	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 25, 2026	87182951	Roadside	TX	Level 2	ARMO SEMI-TRAILER	2	391.11B2-Q, 393.83G	Yes
Feb 24, 2026	87153068	US281 AT S I RD	TX	Level 2	CPS SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.45DLUV	No
Feb 24, 2026	87165644	Roadside	TX	Level 2	RANC SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 23, 2026	87152464	792M US281	TX	Level 3	ARMO SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 23, 2026	87152345	1516 US281	TX	Level 1	TRLK SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 23, 2026	87165536	US281 SPUR	TX	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	3	396.7A-UO, 393.53BMAN, 393.53B	No
Feb 23, 2026	87153047	904 US281	TX	Level 2	PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.9	No

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

478 total · 24.9% OOS

2024-042026-04

InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE73 · 27 OOS

US77 RIVIERA SCALE42 · 8 OOS

17M IH69E SB19 · 3 OOS

US 77 RIVIERA17 · 1 OOS

US 83 MP 88815 · 7 OOS

INDIOS POE13 · 7 OOS

IH-069E IN CAMERON CO. (1-37)11

792M US2818 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance992 · 169 OOS

Unsafe Driving104 · 9 OOS

General/Admin14 · 2 OOS

Driver Fitness5 · 4 OOS

Hours of Service2

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 13 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Jan 26, 2026	TX	TOW	0	LA GLORIA	NOT REPORTED	...941943	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
Dec 22, 2025	TX	INJURY	1	NOT LISTED	NOT REPORTED	...JT6003	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
Oct 15, 2025	TX	TOW	0	EDINBURG	S 1000 MCCOLL RD	...070238	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
Sep 1, 2025	TX	INJURY	1	ELSA	W 100 EDINBURG AVE	...343842	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
May 13, 2025	TX	INJURY	1	NOT LISTED	W IH 2	...814125	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
Apr 28, 2025	TX	INJURY	1	NOT LISTED	NOT REPORTED	...AZ6920	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
Oct 27, 2024	TX	TOW	0	NOT LISTED	W MILE 14 12	...416075	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
Nov 2, 2023	TX	TOW	0	PHARR	N 3925 CAGE BLVD	...100690	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
Oct 18, 2023	TX	INJURY	1	EDINBURG	N 3700 24TH AVE	...739957	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
Jul 26, 2023	TX	INJURY	1	NOT LISTED	7855 SOUTHMOST RD	...207914	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
Jul 25, 2023	TX	INJURY	1	NOT LISTED	VALLEY VIEW RD	...070237	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
May 8, 2023	TX	INJURY	1	BROWNSVILLE	4200 SEN EDDIE LUCIO JR HWY	...100690	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
Jan 10, 2023	TX	TOW	0	NOT LISTED	NOT REPORTED	...070237	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
May 5, 2021	TX	INJURY	1	DONNA	1800 BUSINESS 83	...729583	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
Apr 12, 2021	TX	INJURY	1	NOT LISTED	NOT REPORTED	...479698	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
Mar 2, 2021	TX	TOW	0	WESLACO	S 2000 INTERNATIONAL BLVD	...A69105	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
Feb 26, 2021	TX	TOW	0	MCALLEN	W 2200 NOT REPORTED EXPY	...433861	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
Jan 29, 2021	TX	TOW	0	WESLACO	S 1300 INTERNATIONAL BLVD	...433708	SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
Jul 17, 2020	TX	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jul 17, 2020	TX	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Dec 11, 2019	TX	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Oct 2, 2019	TX	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jul 11, 2018	TX	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
May 9, 2018	TX	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Mar 6, 2018	TX	TOW	0	—	—	—	—