SUPERIOR SERVICE TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1758533 • 3225 WEST CALIFORNIA AVENUE, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84104-6505
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-643099 | REVOKED | Jun 6, 2012 | Jun 6, 2012 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 314964 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13093 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510HVYDK9233 | ON FILE | Jul 30, 2008 | Jun 6, 2012 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FA1669 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13093 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 1, 2011 | Jun 6, 2012 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13093 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2011 | Sep 2, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP52037A | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2008 | Jul 30, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP52037A | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2008 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP52037A | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2008 | Aug 1, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 314964 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | FA1669 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13093 | BIPD | Sep 2, 2016 | Sep 2, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13093 | BIPD | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| NAMECHG | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13093 | BIPD | Jun 6, 2012 | Jun 6, 2012 |
| NAMECHG | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510HVYDK9233 | CARGO | Jun 6, 2012 | Jun 6, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP52037A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP52037A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP52037A | CARGO | Jul 30, 2008 | Jul 30, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-643099 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC643099 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 12, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC643099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2008 |
| MC643099 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 30, 2008 | REVOKED | Jun 6, 2012 |
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
2 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (102 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 8 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24C-L | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMCBAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(d)(3) | Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(d) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
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 (42 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALT LAKE CITY | I-15, at 1300 s | ...GW4774 | SUPERIOR SERVICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 22, 2025 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | HELPER | SR6 | ...FF1893 | SUPERIOR SERVICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 6, 2025 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALT LAKE CITY | 3225 W CALIFORNIA AVE | ...000907 | SUPERIOR SERVICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 31, 2024 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PARAGONAH | I-15 | ...FP3259 | SUPERIOR SERVICE TRANSPORT INC |
| May 6, 2024 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SALT LAKE CITY | I-80 (EASTBOUND), at - | ...AU7264 | SUPERIOR SERVICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 5, 2024 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | ESCALANTE | SR-12, at MP 63 | ...GW4732 | SUPERIOR SERVICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 30, 2023 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST VALLEY CITY | I-215, at - | ...GW4727 | SUPERIOR SERVICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 21, 2022 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEAVER | I 15, at - 10 Feet N of I 15 | ...FJ6512 | SUPERIOR SERVICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 6, 2022 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALT LAKE CITY | I-80, at - 3 Feet - of I-80 | ...W44775 | SUPERIOR SERVICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 12, 2022 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOAB | SR-191 , at - 28 Feet P of SR-191 | ...V28486 | SUPERIOR SERVICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 3, 2021 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLEARFIELD | Southbound I-15 650 North, at - | ...FJ6507 | SUPERIOR SERVICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 29, 2021 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SALT LAKE CITY | I-80, at - 9 Feet P of I-80 | ...AP6791 | SUPERIOR SERVICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 5, 2021 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | +46.3969 -112.0193 | ...FJ8629 | SUPERIOR SERVICE TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 16, 2020 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2020 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2019 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2018 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2017 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2017 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2017 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2016 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2016 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2014 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2014 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2014 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events