SOUTHERN MAIL SERVICE INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 3 fatalities on crash record 290 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTHERN MAIL SERVICE INC (USDOT 172954) 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: $1,000,000 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 3 fatalities on crash record — 290 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/172954/ 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 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0.7% vs peer median 1.2% (better). Vehicle OOS 15.6% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=2254 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −33 (394 → 361) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −123 (478 → 355) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
2 active liability policies
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Mar 28, 2023
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1535071ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 322 | 13 | 0 |
| Trailers | 568 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 15 | 11 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 290 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Injuries | 1 | 5 | 14 | 20 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 4 | 14 | 20 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 5 | 16 | 24 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 268 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 126 | 126 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.79% | 11.11% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SOUTHERN MAIL SERVICE INC is a corporation based in CONROE, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 172954. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 361 power units and 355 drivers, with 268 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 15.6%. 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.
SOUTHERN MAIL SERVICE INC is a large fleet, operating 394 power units and 478 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Conroe, TX. Across 140 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.0% out-of-service rate, with 31 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
140 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 22% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (63) and NM (19), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
10.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 14 times.
The fleet comprises 394 power units (large fleet) and 478 drivers; Volvo, Wabash National, and Stoughton are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 2,254 ACTIVE carriers operating 180–542 power units (±50% of this carrier's 361 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 478 355FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 394 361FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 62 | 9 | 14.5% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 27, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 19, 2024 |
| Washington (WA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 9, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 21, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 19, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 198 | |
| Wabash National | 55 | |
| Stoughton | 40 | |
| Utility | 16 | |
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 12 | |
| Lufk | 12 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | — | 2.72 | 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 (268 rows) View all 268 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88299329 | Jun 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 88277684 | Jun 27, 2026 | TX | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88256949 | Jun 26, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88163483 | Jun 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 88105663 | Jun 8, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9 | No |
| 88025427 | Jun 1, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 87995147 | May 28, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.45B2UV, 393.75A3, 396.3A1 | Yes |
| 87968230 | May 27, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87933042 | May 21, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87844711 | May 14, 2026 | MI | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 87835769 | May 12, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87808361 | May 9, 2026 | MO | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 87596297 | Apr 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87520199 | Apr 7, 2026 | LA | 2 | METAIRIE LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87443281 | Mar 27, 2026 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87468356 | Mar 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 87381712 | Mar 24, 2026 | LA | 3 | NATCHITOCHES LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87386426 | Mar 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-35-nb-@-posey-rd |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87183513 | Feb 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87275551 | Feb 13, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-ss-0408-in-dallas-co.-(270-274 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87044502 | Feb 10, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0035-in-travis-co.-(223-250 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.45B2UV, 393.203B | No |
| 86892288 | Jan 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9, 393.55D3 | No |
| 86782062 | Jan 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86768631 | Jan 10, 2026 | TX | 1 | IH20 EB TERRELL SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86780920 | Jan 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (290 rows) View all 290 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7E36HQE1BF | Mar 14, 2026 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX7DCAHQE1WT | Feb 10, 2026 | TX | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| TX7CYBHQE18S | Jan 30, 2026 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX7C1BHQE1OI | Dec 26, 2025 | TX | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| TX7B6BHQE1ED | Nov 21, 2025 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX7A2BHQE1L2 | Oct 25, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX78ACHQE1ER | Aug 15, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX78G8HQE1JP | Aug 14, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX77C6HQE1SP | Jul 19, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX76EAHQE10Y | May 30, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX76CGHQE1UI | May 24, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX75MEHQE1R3 | May 17, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX75LFHQE1Q0 | May 6, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX74TCHQE178 | Apr 6, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX742BHQE10S | Mar 22, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2025511525 | Feb 19, 2025 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX73GCHQE1Z1 | Feb 12, 2025 | TX | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TX72SJHQE1TK | Jan 21, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX72H9HQE1BS | Jan 15, 2025 | TX | 1 | 5 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| IN0904645425 | Dec 31, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX7218HQE1E1 | Dec 27, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX70VDHQE1OW | Nov 21, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX70BAHQE1P9 | Nov 6, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX702CHQE18A | Oct 28, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX003497160 | Jul 23, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2023 | MC1535071-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP57979C | 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 28, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP57979C | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Mar 28, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 14, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| IH20 LORAINE SCALE | TX | 15 | 1 |
| IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE | TX | 11 | 3 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 10 | 0 |
| IH 20 LORAINE | TX | 10 | 0 |
| US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | TX | 8 | 1 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 7 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 7 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 7 | 1 |
| US 550 | NM | 6 | 0 |
| IH20 EB TERRELL SCALE | TX | 6 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 40 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC
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268 inspections
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290 reportable crashes
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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