SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC

GLADEWATER, TX

USDOT 1465793 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated Company officer: JACOB ELLIOTT Company officer 2: THOMAS WALTER IVY Machinery / Large Objects Oilfield Equipment Based in GLADEWATER, TX Grade A · 88
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
Policy effective · Jan 31, 2026
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 2 fatalities on crash record 78 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Company officer: JACOB ELLIOTT
Company officer 2: THOMAS WALTER IVY
Cargo: Machinery / Large Objects, Oilfield Equipment
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 1465793)
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
Officer(s): JACOB ELLIOTT (Company officer); THOMAS WALTER IVY (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 2 fatalities on crash record — 78 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1465793/
As of: Jul 25, 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 A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 3.6% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.2% vs peer median 17.4% (better). n=3399 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1465793
In FMCSA records since Feb 22, 2006 (~20y)
MC / docket MC553714
Company officer JACOB ELLIOTT
Company officer 2 THOMAS WALTER IVY
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects, Oilfield Equipment
Fleet size 250 units
Drivers 283
Annual mileage 9,286,517 mi
Contact & address
Physical
24291 FM 1252
GLADEWATER, TX 75647
Mailing
PO BOX 1550
KILGORE, TX 75663
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1465793
In FMCSA records since Feb 22, 2006 (~20y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 9,286,517 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 16.2% vs 23.4% -7.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 3.6% vs 6.7% -3.1 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.83 vs 1.80 -0.97
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%
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 181 15 0
Trailers 439 35 0
Trucks 20 34 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 78 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 4 4
Tow-away 1 2 7 10
Crash reports 1 2 7 10

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 540 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 370 370 0
OOS inspections 15 44 0
OOS percentage 4.05% 11.89%
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
250
Drivers
283
Inspections
540
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
16.2%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
10
78 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in GLADEWATER, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1465793. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 250 power units and 283 drivers, with 540 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.2%. 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.

Carrier overview

SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC is a large fleet, operating 250 power units and 283 drivers, based in Gladewater, TX. Across 370 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with 13 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

370 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 182% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (119) and OK (29), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (41.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 31 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 250 power units (large fleet) and 283 drivers; Peterbilt, Ford, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 16.2% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

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

Compared against 3,399 ACTIVE carriers operating 125–375 power units (±50% of this carrier's 250 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
3.6%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.4%
Median across 3,399 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
16.2%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.4%
Median across 3,399 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -1.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Texas (TX) 112 23 20.5% Jul 13, 2026
Arizona (AZ) 34 2 5.9% Jul 20, 2026
Oklahoma (OK) 29 4 13.8% Jul 17, 2026
Colorado (CO) 23 4 17.4% Jul 17, 2026
Indiana (IN) 22 2 9.1% May 13, 2026
New Mexico (NM) 20 3 15.0% May 19, 2026
Louisiana (LA) 16 0 0.0% May 13, 2026
Wyoming (WY) 15 4 26.7% Jul 8, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 12 3 25.0% Nov 15, 2025
Montana (MT) 11 1 9.1% Jan 6, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 10 2 20.0% Mar 31, 2026
Arkansas (AR) 8 1 12.5% Mar 18, 2026
Nebraska (NE) 8 1 12.5% Nov 17, 2025
Kansas (KS) 7 0 0.0% Jun 18, 2026
North Dakota (ND) 7 0 0.0% Dec 8, 2025
Missouri (MO) 7 2 28.6% Dec 5, 2025
Iowa (IA) 6 1 16.7% Oct 10, 2025
Ohio (OH) 6 1 16.7% Feb 21, 2026
Utah (UT) 3 0 0.0% Jul 8, 2025
Illinois (IL) 3 0 0.0% Mar 22, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 3 2 66.7% Jun 10, 2026
New York (NY) 1 0 0.0% Jan 14, 2026
Minnesota (MN) 1 0 0.0% Oct 10, 2025
Mississippi (MS) 1 0 0.0% Apr 29, 2025
Alabama (AL) 1 0 0.0% Oct 24, 2024
North Carolina (NC) 1 0 0.0% Aug 29, 2025
Kentucky (KY) 1 0 0.0% Jul 9, 2026
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 0 0.0% Jul 22, 2025
California (CA) 1 0 0.0% May 29, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 361
Ford 78
Unknown 40
Dors 35
Other 21
Kaly 20
Wabash National 19
Kenworth 17
Load 17
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 7 0.15 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 1 0.02 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 49 1.14 1 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 14 0.57 1 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 83 2.75 3 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 (540 rows) View all 540 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88471160 Jul 20, 2026 AZ 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.9A-LTSI, 393.78A-WS Yes
88455661 Jul 17, 2026 CO 3
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 395.8E-HOSPD No
88444218 Jul 17, 2026 OK 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88421539 Jul 13, 2026 TX 2
PETERBILT OTHER
0 No
88360433 Jul 9, 2026 KY 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88348228 Jul 8, 2026 WY 1
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.60C No
88341981 Jul 6, 2026 CO 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 395.8E1PC, 395.24, 395.3AII No
88332819 Jul 6, 2026 OK 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 395.8E-HOSPD, 396.17C-PI No
88298996 Jun 29, 2026 TX 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88257561 Jun 26, 2026 OK 1
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.95F No
88224314 Jun 23, 2026 WY 1
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.201A-VBF, 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLL Yes
88214124 Jun 22, 2026 AZ 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88220402 Jun 21, 2026 TX 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9 No
88202908 Jun 21, 2026 WY 1
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88202441 Jun 19, 2026 AZ 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88196687 Jun 18, 2026 KS 1
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
0 No
88194832 Jun 18, 2026 TX 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88179576 Jun 16, 2026 CO 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3AII No
88135356 Jun 10, 2026 WI 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
11 393.9A-LTSI, 393.100B-C, 392.2-SLL Yes
88090085 Jun 7, 2026 TX 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88089822 Jun 7, 2026 TX 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88033121 Jun 2, 2026 TX 2
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
88033009 Jun 1, 2026 TX 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
4 392.2W No
87914856 May 19, 2026 NM 1
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 396.3A1-LLEAK Yes
87848310 May 13, 2026 LA 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 395.8A No
Recent Crashes (78 rows) View all 78 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA2601541663 May 11, 2026 IA Yes Yes Tow
TX7B0FHQE14L Nov 18, 2025 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK2508002853 Aug 1, 2025 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX76QEHQE1IG Jun 17, 2025 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK2504005183 Apr 22, 2025 OK 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX74UCHQE1A5 Apr 14, 2025 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
OK2501004272 Jan 27, 2025 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
CO2024002387 Dec 16, 2024 CO 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX71AFHQE1IE Dec 5, 2024 TX 0 2 Yes No Injury
TX6ZHGHQE16C Oct 3, 2024 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6WU8HQE1D2 Jun 26, 2024 TX 0 2 Yes No Injury
TX6WHEHQE1V0 Jun 25, 2024 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX6VM9HQE148 May 14, 2024 TX 0 1 No No Injury
TX6V88HQE1H0 Apr 27, 2024 TX 2 1 Yes No Fatal
TX6SQ8HQE1SW Jan 30, 2024 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6SCBHQE13M Jan 20, 2024 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
WY0202313520 Nov 15, 2023 WY 0 2 Yes No Injury
TX6PNBHQE131 Oct 18, 2023 TX 0 3 Yes No Injury
TX6O0FHQE1S6 Aug 17, 2023 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6O0DHQE1RC Aug 17, 2023 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX6NMFHQE109 Jul 31, 2023 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
OK2308000239 Jul 27, 2023 OK 0 2 Yes No Injury
LA2023029055 Mar 13, 2023 LA 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6JD7HQE17A Feb 16, 2023 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX6IF8HQE1AT Feb 3, 2023 TX 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
May 28, 2015 MC553714 NC REVOCATION NC →
Mar 15, 2006 MC553714-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
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY FNCAP00025100 91X $750,000 Jan 31, 2026 On file ACTIVE
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. AU202500017609 BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2025 Jan 31, 2026 REPLACED
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. AU202000017609 BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2020 Jan 31, 2025 REPLACED
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY AQ1YTX000339-01 BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2019 Jan 31, 2020 CANCELLED
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY AQ1YTX000339-00 BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2018 Jan 31, 2018 REPLACED
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY AQ1YTX000339-00 BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2018 Jan 30, 2019 CANCELLED
CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY AQ1YTX000339-00 BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2018 Jan 31, 2019 CANCELLED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 3181871 BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2017 Jan 31, 2018 REPLACED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 3632424 BIPD/Primary Mar 31, 2015 Jun 30, 2015 NAME CHANGED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 3632424 BIPD/Primary Mar 31, 2015 Mar 31, 2015 REPLACED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA CA 3632424 BIPD/Primary Mar 31, 2015 Jan 31, 2017 REPLACED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 3632424 BIPD/Primary Mar 31, 2015 Mar 31, 2015 REPLACED
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY PICHU0002588 BIPD/Primary Mar 31, 2014 Mar 31, 2015 CANCELLED
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY PICHU0002311 BIPD/Primary Sep 30, 2013 Mar 31, 2014 REPLACED
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY PICHU0002311 BIPD/Primary Mar 31, 2013 Sep 30, 2013 CANCELLED
TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 50772B120C BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2012 Mar 31, 2012 REPLACED
TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 50772B120C BIPD/Primary Mar 31, 2012 Mar 31, 2013 REPLACED
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. TPN-000408 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2011 Apr 1, 2012 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP37293A BIPD/Primary Mar 8, 2006 Apr 1, 2011 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP37293A CARGO Mar 8, 2006 May 6, 2011 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 31, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
  2. Jan 31, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
  3. Feb 3, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Jan 31, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jan 31, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jan 30, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jan 30, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jan 31, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jan 31, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  10. Jan 31, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  11. Jun 30, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  12. May 29, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Apr 1, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Mar 31, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  15. Mar 31, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Mar 31, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Sep 30, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Mar 31, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Apr 2, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Apr 1, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
  21. Mar 31, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. May 6, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  23. Apr 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  24. Mar 15, 2006
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 77 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 28 9
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 13 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 8 0
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 8 1
395.8(e)(1) Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status Hours of Service 8 2
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 6 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 6 4
393.104(b) Damaged securement system/tiedowns Vehicle Maintenance 4 1
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 4 4
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How to verify SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC

  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 SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC

Is SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1465793 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 SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC's safety rating?
SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC had?
540 roadside inspections are on file for SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC 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 SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC's out-of-service rate?
SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 16.2% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC based?
SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 24291 FM 1252, GLADEWATER, Texas 75647. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC553714). 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 SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC operate?
SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC self-reports 250 power units and 283 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 SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC had any crashes?
78 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring 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.

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Refreshed weekly.

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