S & O TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 1211642 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Conditional rated General Freight Livestock Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk Based in PLAINVIEW, NE Grade B · 84
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Feb 8, 2011
Policy effective · Aug 26, 2025
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 32 days Jan 7, 2011 → Feb 8, 2011
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
Cargo: General Freight, Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — S & O TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1211642)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 32 days — Jan 7, 2011 → Feb 8, 2011
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1211642/
As of: Jul 24, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 84/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281548 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Recent changes

  • Physical street 53493 HWY 20 → 53493 HIGHWAY 20 · Jul 24, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1211642
In FMCSA records since Feb 17, 2004 (~22y)
MC / docket MC482141
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 213,375 mi
Contact & address
Physical
53493 HWY 20
PLAINVIEW, NE 68769
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1211642
In FMCSA records since Feb 17, 2004 (~22y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 213,375 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.86 vs 1.80 +0.06
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 1 0 1

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 11 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 7 7 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
11
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

S & O TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in PLAINVIEW, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1211642. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

S & O TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Plainview, NE. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 167% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (3) and SD (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Peterbilt, Wilx, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 281,548 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,548 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,548 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 7, 2011 to Feb 8, 2011 (32 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 address change

Record Changes

    • Physical street 53493 HWY 20 53493 HIGHWAY 20
      Seen 28 times · first Jun 26, 2026 · last Jul 24, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 2 0 0.0% Feb 6, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 2 0 0.0% Jan 5, 2025
California (CA) 1 0 0.0% Dec 31, 2025
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Nov 8, 2024
New Mexico (NM) 1 0 0.0% Jan 12, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 10
Wilson 8
Cusm 1
Kenworth 1
Unknown 1
Utility 1
Wils 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 7.04 7 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 2.42 2 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (11 rows) View all 11 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87005963 Feb 6, 2026 IA 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1 No
86791524 Jan 12, 2026 NM 2 I-10 EB
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2C No
86698853 Dec 31, 2025 CA 3 I-80 AT DRY CREEK
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
85470567 Aug 8, 2025 IA 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
6 393.11, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG3 No
83532297 Jan 5, 2025 SD 2 BROOKINGS SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.60D No
83135046 Nov 8, 2024 IL 1 il-us-rt-67-@-cr-1800n
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWA3 No
82775625 Sep 27, 2024 SD 3 MIDWAY SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
81509277 May 1, 2024 IA 2 ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 395.8(f)(1), 393.60(d) No
81060510 Mar 5, 2024 MN 3 BEAVER CREEK
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
80227218 Nov 21, 2023 WY 1 DWYER JUNCTION REST AREA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79377221 Aug 9, 2023 NE 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0205003277 Jan 9, 2020 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0210039720 Aug 5, 2010 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Feb 16, 2011 MC482141-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Apr 13, 2004 MC482141-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA00380605 91X $750,000 Aug 26, 2025 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT04486A BIPD/Primary Jun 14, 2024 Aug 26, 2025 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT04486A BIPD/Primary Jun 14, 2024 Sep 3, 2025 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT04486A BIPD/Primary Jul 6, 2023 Jun 14, 2024 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA0380605 BIPD/Primary Feb 14, 2020 Jul 6, 2023 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA00380605 BIPD/Primary Feb 8, 2019 Feb 14, 2020 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP01885A BIPD/Primary Feb 8, 2013 Feb 8, 2019 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 8426353 BIPD/Primary Feb 8, 2012 Feb 8, 2013 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0052492 CARGO Feb 8, 2011 Mar 20, 2012 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0052492 BIPD/Primary Feb 8, 2011 Mar 20, 2012 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0052492 BIPD/Primary Feb 8, 2011 Feb 8, 2012 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 32 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 7, 2011 to Feb 8, 2011
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2835515(U) BIPD/Primary Jul 1, 2009 Jan 7, 2011 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2835515(U) CARGO Jul 1, 2009 Jan 7, 2011 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2800720(U) CARGO Jan 17, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2800720(U) BIPD/Primary Jan 17, 2009 Jul 1, 2009 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN595682 CARGO Jan 17, 2008 Jan 17, 2009 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN595682 BIPD/Primary Jan 17, 2008 Jan 17, 2009 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2511118(U) CARGO Apr 6, 2004 Jan 17, 2008 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2511118(U) BIPD/Primary Feb 26, 2004 Jan 17, 2008 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 3, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. Aug 28, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Aug 26, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Jun 14, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Jul 6, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Feb 14, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Feb 8, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  8. Feb 8, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Mar 20, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Mar 20, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Feb 8, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Feb 16, 2011
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Jan 18, 2011
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Jan 18, 2011
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Jan 7, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  16. Jan 7, 2011
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 32 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 8, 2011)
  17. Jul 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  18. Jan 17, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Jan 17, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-80 AT DRY CREEK CA 1 0
BEAVER CREEK MN 1 0
I-10 EB NM 1 0
BROOKINGS SD SD 1 0
MIDWAY SD SD 1 0
DWYER JUNCTION REST AREA WY 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(f)(1) Driver’s record of duty status not current Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify S & O TRANSPORT INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about S & O TRANSPORT INC

Is S & O TRANSPORT INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. S & O TRANSPORT INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1211642 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is S & O TRANSPORT INC's safety rating?
S & O TRANSPORT INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has S & O TRANSPORT INC had?
11 roadside inspections are on file for S & O TRANSPORT INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is S & O TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rate?
S & O TRANSPORT INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 11 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is S & O TRANSPORT INC based?
S & O TRANSPORT INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 53493 HWY 20, PLAINVIEW, Nebraska 68769. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does S & O TRANSPORT INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. S & O TRANSPORT INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC482141). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does S & O TRANSPORT INC operate?
S & O TRANSPORT INC self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has S & O TRANSPORT INC had any crashes?
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for S & O TRANSPORT INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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