SUNSOUTH LLC
DBA: SUNSOUTH
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SUNSOUTH LLC (USDOT 187625) 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 Officer(s): JACOB KYLE WASHINGTON (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/187625/ As of: Jul 18, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 23.1% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=33522 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 9 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 26 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 18.75% | — |
| 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
SUNSOUTH LLC is a corporation based in DOTHAN, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 187625. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 31 power units and 16 drivers, with 26 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 23.1%. 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.
SUNSOUTH LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 31 power units and 16 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Dothan, AL. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 157% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AL (7) and FL (4), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (74.2% of violations); top code 393.48(a) (Inoperative/defective brakes) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 31 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; International, Dodge, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 33,522 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–47 power units (±50% of this carrier's 31 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 19, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.48 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 5.21 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87848655 | May 13, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.43D-B, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BIHE | Yes |
| 87161559 | Feb 27, 2026 | AL | 1 | DEMOPOLIS AL |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 86558508 | Dec 11, 2025 | FL | 1 | FREEPORT FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86308221 | Nov 12, 2025 | AL | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85967502 | Oct 3, 2025 | MS | 1 | GULFPORT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLS2, 395.8D2-HOSF, 395.8D11-HOSF | No |
| 84681213 | May 14, 2025 | MS | 1 | EB SCALES |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 83648464 | Jan 17, 2025 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83483249 | Dec 23, 2024 | FL | 3 | PENSACOLA FL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83193569 | Nov 19, 2024 | AL | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.95A | No |
| 83092452 | Nov 6, 2024 | AL | 1 | ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82743084 | Sep 19, 2024 | GA | 1 | COLUMBUS GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
12 | 393.9(a), 393.41, 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 82668692 | Sep 13, 2024 | MS | 1 | G93 SCALES |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82508127 | Aug 27, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82389618 | Aug 8, 2024 | FL | 3 | CRESTVIEW FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82285854 | Aug 2, 2024 | AL | 1 | ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.43, 396.17(c), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82261118 | Jul 25, 2024 | GA | 1 | DONALSONVILLE GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 396.17(c), 393.60(d) | No |
| 81822839 | Jun 4, 2024 | FL | 3 | WESTVILLE FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81742753 | May 24, 2024 | GA | 1 | DONALSONVILLE GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.41, 393.60(d), 391.41(a) | Yes |
| 81652195 | Apr 24, 2024 | GA | 1 | DONALSONVILLE GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
3 | 396.17(c), 393.60(d), 391.41(a) | No |
| 81349806 | Apr 15, 2024 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80728050 | Jan 31, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80486788 | Dec 27, 2023 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79952599 | Oct 19, 2023 | AL | 1 | ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| 79325525 | Aug 2, 2023 | FL | 2 | HAVANA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78796004 | May 31, 2023 | FL | 3 | I10 PENSACOLA WIM-EAST |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0005666110 | Jun 26, 2025 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004680064 | Aug 1, 2024 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0002709842 | Sep 30, 2022 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0001672302 | Jun 30, 2021 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0001672158 | Jun 29, 2021 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0001625839 | Mar 12, 2021 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005724478 | Nov 10, 2015 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL002637361A | Apr 27, 2012 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL000635205A | May 3, 2010 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | AL | 8 | 2 |
| DONALSONVILLE GA | GA | 3 | 1 |
| DEMOPOLIS AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| CRESTVIEW FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| FREEPORT FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| HAVANA | FL | 1 | 0 |
| I10 PENSACOLA WIM-EAST | FL | 1 | 0 |
| PENSACOLA FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| WESTVILLE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| COLUMBUS GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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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.
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