SOUTHWEST CARRIERS INC
USDOT 1472094 • 7415 TORBRAM ROAD, MISSISSAUGA, ON, L4T 1G8
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | C1CAB5309601 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | C1MTC5309800 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2012 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | C1CAB5309600 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9801122 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 9801122 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2009 | Mar 16, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 9801122 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9801122 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2009 | Mar 16, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9801122 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2009 | Jul 9, 2009 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9801122 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133850039 | REPLACED | Jun 5, 2007 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 321850040 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2007 | Jul 9, 2009 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 321850040 | REPLACED | Jun 5, 2007 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | C1M 900385 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2007 | Jun 5, 2007 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPO 203313 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2007 | Jun 5, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | C1CAB5309601 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | C1MTC5309800 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | C1CAB5309600 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9801122 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2011 | Mar 16, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9801122 | CARGO | Mar 16, 2011 | Mar 16, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9801122 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9801122 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321850040 | CARGO | Jul 9, 2009 | Jul 9, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9801122 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2009 | Jul 9, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133850039 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9801122 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321850040 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | C1M 900385 | CARGO | Jun 5, 2007 | Jun 5, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TPO 203313 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2007 | Jun 5, 2007 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC555865 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2011 |
| MC555865 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 16, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC555865 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Apr 18, 2006 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
10 states • 15 inspections
Violation Summary (29 violations from 15 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (15 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLAINFIELD(HENDRICKS) | I-70 EB | ...NW7986 | SOUTHWEST CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 10, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | N I 75 | ...MD4319 | SOUTHWEST CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 21, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I- 465 | ...N72941 | SOUTHWEST CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 26, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | INTERSTATE 80/I 80 170.6MM WB | ...171766 | SOUTHWEST CARRIERS INC |
| May 16, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2018 | MS | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2018 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2018 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2017 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2015 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2013 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2012 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2009 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2009 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2009 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2008 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events