SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 2071213 • 14580 SLOVER AVENUE, FONTANA, CA, 92337
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-723893 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 21, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF-005091 | ON FILE | Sep 27, 2021 | Sep 27, 2022 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF000193 | REPLACED | Sep 27, 2018 | Sep 27, 2021 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882244 03 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2017 | Sep 27, 2018 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882244 02 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2016 | Sep 27, 2017 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882244 01 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2015 | Sep 27, 2016 |
| WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA0817688 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2013 | Sep 27, 2015 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM393679 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 27, 2013 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM393679 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2012 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM393679 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2012 | Dec 20, 2012 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM393679 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT102149 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2011 | Sep 27, 2012 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DBT-00274 | REPLACED | Sep 27, 2010 | Sep 27, 2011 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DBT-00274 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2010 | Oct 22, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005091 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2022 | Sep 27, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF000193 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882244 03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882244 02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2017 | Sep 27, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | TP9882244 01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2016 | Sep 27, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0817688 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2015 | Sep 27, 2015 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM393679 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2013 | Sep 27, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM393679 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM393679 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2012 | Dec 20, 2012 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM393679 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | CT102149 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2012 | Sep 27, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | DBT-00274 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2011 | Oct 22, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | DBT-00274 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2011 | Sep 27, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-723893 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC723893 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2018 |
| MC723893 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2017 |
| MC723893 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2016 |
| MC723893 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2015 |
| MC723893 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2013 |
| MC723893 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2013 |
| MC723893 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 2, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC723893 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2012 |
| MC723893 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2012 |
| MC723893 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2011 |
| MC723893 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 1, 2010 | REVOKED | Dec 26, 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
15 states • 231 inspections
Violation Summary (93 violations from latest 100 of 231 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 2 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (231 inspections)
Showing 50 of 231
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PARAMOUNT | I-105 EASTBOUND | ...HE1273 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 10, 2024 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-40 @ M028 | ...NL2165 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Jun 23, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.767626/-116.323351 | ...NB9546 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Jun 20, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | CHANCELLOR DRIVE | ...MA5596 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Apr 29, 2024 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELKTON | 43.95 FEET NORTH OF MILE POINT 0.180 ON RP 95 - RA | ...MA5592 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Mar 21, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.723115/-115.640957 | ...NB9543 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 22, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRAPEVINE | E 2700 635 HWY | ...KJ6561 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 13, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BANNING | 33.926785/-116.940291 | ...NB9545 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Jun 21, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOS ANGELES | 34.273389/-118.590525 | ...MA5689 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 7, 2022 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNKNOWN | I-40 NONCARD@M299 | ...LS2686 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 14, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GAFFNEY | 90 SB ON RAMP | ...NE5327 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Jul 7, 2022 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | 51 MM I-40 EB | ...MA5691 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| May 24, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CORONA | RT 15 / 2000 FEET SOUTH of MAGNOLIA AVE | ...HE1287 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Feb 21, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DOUGLASVILLE | I-20 EAST / THORNTON RD | ...NE5328 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 7, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LA PALMA | SR91 EB/90ft N ORANGETHORPE AV | ...GJ2844 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 1, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | GOODYEAR | LITCHFIELD RD@LA MAR BLVD | ...LS2686 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Jul 1, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT10 WB/400ft E MONTEREY AVE | ...MA5597 | SOUTH STAR LOGISTICS INC |
| Mar 21, 2020 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2016 | NM | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2015 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events