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SOUTHERN BAY TRUCKING INC

USDOT 1712936 Active Based in GIBRALTAR, MI

SOUTHERN BAY TRUCKING INC is a motor carrier based in GIBRALTAR, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1712936. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 22 power units and 22 drivers, with 28 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.2%. 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 is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

SOUTHERN BAY TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 22 power units and 22 drivers, based in Gibraltar, MI. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.8% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Power Units
22
Drivers
22
Inspections
28
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
22.2%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
4
9 all-time
Authorities
2
2 active

Active filings

Process Agent
LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC984841
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 60% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MI (16 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

18.8% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (63.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS1 (Speeding 1-5 mph over limit) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 22 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 22 drivers; Kenworth, Mcoa, and Mckt are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 active
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since May 26, 2022 (1,452 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 22.2% vs 23.4% -1.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 6.3% vs 6.7% -0.4 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
BOC-3 Process Agent
LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE
Serves 14,919 carriers
Location & Contact
27821 FORT ST
GIBRALTAR, MI 48183
Phone: 7348884076
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1712936
Operation C
MCS-150 mileage 750,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 22.2% is well above the 10–15% national average.

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

Compared against 42,961 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–33 power units (±50% of this carrier's 22 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
6.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 42,961 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +6.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
22.2%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 42,961 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
17 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
9 violations
2 OOS · 22.2%
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 18 3 16.7% May 11, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 19
Peterbilt 8
Mckt 7
Mcoa 6
East 4
Mac 4
Macc 2
Maca 1
Mac T 1
Trst 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (28 rows) View all 28 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87810092 May 11, 2026 MI 3 —
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BC48568 · 1XKWD40X6MR446663
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
87673896 Apr 24, 2026 MI 1 I-275 & CHERRY HILL
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BS92256 · 1XPTD40X3LD63725
4 2-SLLSR, 11A1-LCL, 11A1-LTNRV No
87284374 Mar 11, 2026 MI 2 mi-grass-lake-scale-w/b
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BC48568 · 1XKWD40X6MR446663
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
85868571 Sep 22, 2025 MI 1 mi-grass-lake-scale-e/b
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD52851 · 1XKWD40XXRR334861
4 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLEWA3 Yes
85556491 Aug 20, 2025 MI 3 mi-i-75-s/b-&-springwell
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD89462 · 3WKZD40XXSF156603
3 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLIRP No
85309219 Jul 23, 2025 MI 3 —
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BE21929 · 1XKZD40X3SJ181922
2 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.16AD No
85113214 Jul 1, 2025 MI 2 mi-n-i-75@outer-dr
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD52851 · 1XKWD40XXRR334861
1 391.41B10-MC Yes
85040297 Jun 24, 2025 MI 2 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BC08614 · 1XPTD40X1LD637254
1 392.2-SLLEQP No
84376817 Apr 10, 2025 MI 2 JEFFERSON RD CUT OUT SCALES
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BC80572 · 1XKWD40X8JJ187670
2 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.11A1-CSURR No
84147821 Mar 14, 2025 MI 3 mi-e/b-i94-@-hawkins-rd
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BE08877 · 1XKWD40X6KJ241002
1 392.2-SLLLR No
84092452 Mar 7, 2025 MI 3 mi-sb-i-275-@-eureka-rd.
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD92257 · 1XPCD40X5GD323208
1 392.2-SLLLR No
83299238 Nov 27, 2024 MI 2 mi-i-96-&-telegraph
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BE01288 · 1XKDD40X3EJ397235
2 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWA1 Yes
83253534 Nov 25, 2024 MI 3 mi-i-94-w/b-&-wyoming
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD16774 · 1XKDD40X3FJ435192
2 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS1 No
82747948 Sep 23, 2024 MI 1 mi-eb-i-94-@-chelsea-rest-area
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD22962 · 1XKDDB0X62J888625
1 393.11 No
82654914 Sep 12, 2024 MI 1 mi-commerce-@-gibraltar
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD52851 · 1XKWD40XXRR334861
0 — No
82316036 Aug 6, 2024 MI 3 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BC49805 · 1XPTD40X6MD733821
1 392.82(a)(1) No
82266444 Jul 30, 2024 MI 2 mi-fowlerville-scale-e/b
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD22962 · 1XKDDB0X62J888625
2 392.2, 393.95(a) No
82130622 Jul 16, 2024 MI 1 mi-wb-i-96-@-folwlerville-scales
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD45330 · 1XPCD40X3GD323207
3 393.9(a), 393.95(a) No
81127947 Mar 15, 2024 MI 3 mi-nb-i-75-@-dix-hwy
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BC06838 · 1XKDD40X1DJ347075
1 392.16(a) No
80756162 Feb 1, 2024 MI 1 mi-sb-i-75-@-sibley
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BC06838 · 1XKDD40X1DJ347075
10 396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3), 393.47(e) Yes
80216616 Nov 20, 2023 MI 2 —
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD22962 · 1XKDDB0X62J888625
5 393.9(a), 393.19, 392.2 No
80193904 Nov 16, 2023 MI 3 mi-wb-i-94-@-middlebelt-rd
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BA76619 · 1XPCD40X3HD413250
2 392.16(a), 392.2 No
80172470 Nov 14, 2023 MI 3 —
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BC48568 · 1XKWD40X6MR446663
1 392.2 No
79664346 Sep 14, 2023 MI 3 WB I-94 @ BELLEVILLE REST AREA
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BC49805 · 1XPTD40X6MD733821
1 392.2 No
79409931 Aug 14, 2023 MI 3 —
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BC06838 · 1XKDD40X1DJ347075
1 392.16(a) No
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0003766584 Mar 10, 2026 MI 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MI0003749753 Feb 17, 2026 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0003625335 Oct 20, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0003579764 Aug 25, 2025 MI 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MI0003137719 Feb 19, 2024 MI 1 0 Yes Yes Fatal
MI0002981401 Aug 24, 2023 MI 0 1 No Yes Injury
MI0001788497 Aug 21, 2019 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0001744687 Jul 5, 2019 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0001068252 Jun 21, 2017 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
CONTRACT
MC984841
Active
—
View full authority record →
COMMON
MC984841
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Sep 9, 2016 MC984841-P CPL PERMIT View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. A3191221 BIPD/Primary Aug 25, 2016 May 26, 2022 CANCELLED
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. A3191221 BIPD/Primary Aug 25, 2016 Apr 10, 2022 REPLACED
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. A3191221 BIPD/Primary Aug 25, 2016 Oct 8, 2016 CANCELLED
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. A3191221 BIPD/Primary Aug 25, 2016 Aug 25, 2016 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 26, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
  2. Apr 10, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
  3. Oct 8, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
  4. Sep 13, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Sep 9, 2016
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Aug 25, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-275 & CHERRY HILL MI 1 0
I-75 SB @ MM 21 MI 1 0
JEFFERSON RD CUT OUT SCALES MI 1 0
WB I-94 @ BELLEVILLE REST AREA MI 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 11 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.95(a) Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
392.82(a)(1) Texting while driving Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.19 Hazard warning signal inoperable Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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  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.
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  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 BAY TRUCKING INC

Is SOUTHERN BAY TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SOUTHERN BAY TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1712936 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 BAY TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
SOUTHERN BAY TRUCKING INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has SOUTHERN BAY TRUCKING INC had? ▾
28 roadside inspections are on file for SOUTHERN BAY TRUCKING 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 SOUTHERN BAY TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SOUTHERN BAY TRUCKING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 22.2% (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 BAY TRUCKING INC based? ▾
SOUTHERN BAY TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 27821 FORT ST, GIBRALTAR, Michigan 48183. 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 BAY TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SOUTHERN BAY TRUCKING INC holds 2 active FMCSA operating authorities (MC984841, MC984841). 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 BAY TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
SOUTHERN BAY TRUCKING INC self-reports 22 power units and 22 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 BAY TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SOUTHERN BAY TRUCKING 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.

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