SOUTHARD CONSTRUCTION CO OF JOPLIN INC
USDOT 1805049 • 5371 CR 200, JOPLIN, MO, 64801
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
3 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207(e) | Torsion bar cracked and/or broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 87251456 | SH28 @ ADAIR | OK | Level 2 | BENS SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 393.60C, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 85529828 | JOPLIN MO | MO | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 84011341 | JOPLIN MO | MO | Level 2 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 392.16-D, 393.95A1, 393.78A-WS | No |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 82873596 | CARTHAGE MO | MO | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.60(c), 390.3(e) | Yes |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 82310909 | PINEVILLE MO | MO | Level 2 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 82080306 | NEVADA MO | MO | Level 1 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 392.2, 393.11(b), 393.207(a) | No |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 79954699 | Roadside | KS | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 79569466 | MO 37 | MO | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 392.2, 392.16(a) | No |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 79410337 | US60 @ MO 59 | MO | Level 2 | BENS SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 383.51(a), 393.207(e), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| May 23, 2023 | 80891450 | Roadside | MO | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 78470009 | Roadside | MO | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOPLIN | MO 249 | ...013487 | SOUTHARD CONSTRUCTION CO OF JOPLIN INC |
| Oct 3, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2017 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2016 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2016 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records