SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC
HOUSTON, TX
SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC is a corporation based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 225540. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 39 power units and 23 drivers, with 32 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.3%. 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.
Carrier Overview
SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 39 power units and 23 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 20 years on FMCSA's records, based in Houston, TX. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for contract and common.
Power Units
39
Drivers
23
Inspections
32
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
14.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
100 all-time
Authorities
3
2 active
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
Inspection Profile
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 38% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TX (18 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
Violation Profile
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
Fleet Profile
The fleet comprises 39 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 23 drivers; Freightliner, Desp, and CIMC are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Operating Authority
Contract
1 active
1 revoked
Common
1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
14.3%
vs
23.4%
-9.1 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
6.7%
-6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
1.59
vs
1.80
-0.21
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Location & Contact
9005 SPIKEWOOD DRIVE
HOUSTON, TX 77078
Phone: 7136338889
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT
225540
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
A
MCS-150 mileage
958,739 mi
Safety Rating
S
Risk Signals
Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 14.3% is slightly above typical carriers of this size.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 26,280 ACTIVE carriers operating 20–59 power units (±50% of this carrier's 39 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 26,280 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
14.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 26,280 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -5.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 20, 1990 to Mar 1, 1994 (1470 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
2024-06
2026-03
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 17 | 2 | 11.8% | Mar 18, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 29 | |
| CIMC | 9 | |
| Desp | 7 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Brwn | 1 | |
| Chii | 1 | |
| Chkg | 1 | |
| Font | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (32 rows) View all 32 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87467450 | Mar 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-500--w-barbours-cut |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87384974 | Mar 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0225-in-harris-co.-(686-700 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87191815 | Feb 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-1200--state-highway |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21(g)(3) | No |
| 87191258 | Feb 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.11UR | No |
| 86033441 | Oct 9, 2025 | TX | 2 | 700 W BARBOURS CUT B |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85841130 | Sep 8, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0225-in-harris-co.-(686-700 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85287739 | Jul 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.9TS, 396.3A1BL, 393.9 | Yes |
| 85141294 | Jul 2, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 107.620B, 172.602B | No |
| 85114161 | Jun 30, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.9, 393.47E, 393.75A4 | No |
| 85032371 | Jun 16, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9 | No |
| 83932730 | Feb 19, 2025 | TX | 3 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2RG, 396.17C | No |
| 83911446 | Feb 14, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0225-in-harris-co.-(686-700 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 172.506A1, 172.602A, 172.201D | No |
| 82575582 | Aug 28, 2024 | TX | 1 | 200 E SAM HOUSTON PK |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 82347424 | Jul 31, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 392.2, 393.9(a), 393.55(d)(1) | No |
| 82144292 | Jul 16, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| 82152551 | Jul 15, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH35 NB AT IH35 NB S |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81857146 | Jun 11, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.5(b) | No |
| 81606299 | Apr 30, 2024 | TX | 1 | tx-sh-0146-in-harris-co.-(482-500 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81445057 | Apr 18, 2024 | LA | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80593351 | Jan 3, 2024 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0225-in-harris-co.-(686-700 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.11, 393.45(b)(2), 396.5(b) | No |
| 80335896 | Dec 5, 2023 | TX | 2 | 15915 PENINSULA ST |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.75B, 393.9, 393.55D3 | No |
| 80270114 | Nov 21, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-16200--peninsula-blv |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.5(b) | No |
| 80243189 | Nov 14, 2023 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.60(c) | No |
| 79823589 | Sep 28, 2023 | TX | 2 | IH 10 WESTBOUND SEALY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45(d) | Yes |
| 79823348 | Sep 28, 2023 | TX | 2 | IH 10 EASTBOUND BROOKSHIRE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (100 rows) View all 100 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX6Q88HQE17X | Oct 6, 2023 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX5UCAHQE15M | Sep 15, 2020 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX5UAAHQE1ZK | Sep 8, 2020 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| TX5OXEHQE1FQ | Mar 9, 2020 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| TX4NPDHQE10E | Jun 30, 2016 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX4AO8HQE1B5 | Jan 6, 2015 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX4498HQE1K3 | Jul 16, 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| TX42ZAHQE1ZI | Jun 12, 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| TX3X8EHQE1R1 | Nov 15, 2013 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX3SE8HQE11L | Jun 5, 2013 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| TX3QF9HQE1F7 | Feb 4, 2013 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| TX3OBHHQE1UR | Dec 28, 2012 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX3CVFHQE1OQ | Sep 28, 2011 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX3BBCHQE1U0 | Sep 13, 2011 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX38MAHQE15U | May 25, 2011 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX31CCHQE164 | Aug 3, 2010 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| TX319EHQE1AC | Aug 3, 2010 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| TX245511404W | Jul 7, 2008 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX245455202M | Mar 5, 2008 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX245435804M | Jul 30, 2007 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX2454350019 | Jul 20, 2007 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| TX2454279007 | May 22, 2007 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX245423600U | Apr 11, 2007 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX2453804007 | Jan 30, 2006 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX245430601G | Dec 12, 2005 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (3 dockets)
CONTRACT
MC151053
—
View full authority record →
COMMON
MC151053
—
View full authority record →
CONTRACT
MC146826
Granted Dec 12, 2005
Revoked Sep 10, 2012
View full authority record →
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2012 | MC146826 | Contract | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2005 |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (28 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP18308A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXC800011-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXC800011 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6019914-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510RRX118202B-001 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | LFT0011928 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
| HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | LFT0011928 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 29, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510RRX108202B-001 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510RRX098202B-002 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001192-6 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2010 | REPLACED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2791RRX0510RRX088202B-001 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 078202B-001 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001192-1 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2004 | Sep 1, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001192-1 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2004 | Mar 1, 2004 | REPLACED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 709941 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2003 | Mar 1, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 709941 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2003 | Mar 1, 2009 | REPLACED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 709941 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2002 | May 30, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 709941 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2002 | May 30, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 65 9-47-50 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2001 | Mar 1, 2007 | REPLACED |
| OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | DSST0000676 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2001 | Mar 1, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | DSST0000332 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2000 | Mar 1, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TIM2714029 | CARGO | Mar 1, 1996 | Mar 16, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 61 MS LC3120 | CARGO | Mar 1, 1995 | Apr 3, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP2713821RA | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1994 | Mar 30, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP2713821RA | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1994 | Mar 1, 2000 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 1, 2015insuranceCANCEL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 24, 2015
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Aug 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2013
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Aug 1, 2013insuranceCANCEL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 10, 2012
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Sep 10, 2012authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 1, 2012insuranceCANCEL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 29, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
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Aug 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
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Mar 1, 2012insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Mar 1, 2011insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Feb 28, 2011
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Aug 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2010insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Feb 22, 2010
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Mar 1, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 1, 2009insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Feb 27, 2009
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Mar 1, 2008insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Feb 28, 2008
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Mar 1, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 12, 2005
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Dec 12, 2005authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 4, 2004
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Mar 1, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2004insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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May 30, 2003insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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May 30, 2003insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 1, 2002insuranceCANCEL — OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY
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Apr 24, 2001
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Mar 16, 2001insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Mar 1, 2001insuranceCANCEL — OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY
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Mar 30, 2000insuranceTERM/CANCL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Mar 1, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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May 17, 1996
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Apr 3, 1996insuranceCANCEL — HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 1995insuranceTERM/REPL — REPUBLIC INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 14, 1994
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| IH 10 EASTBOUND BROOKSHIRE | TX | 2 | 0 |
| IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE | TX | 2 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 1 | 0 |
| 15915 PENINSULA ST | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 200 E SAM HOUSTON PK | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 700 W BARBOURS CUT B | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH 10 EASTBOUND KINGSBURY | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH 10 WESTBOUND SEALY | TX | 1 | 1 |
| IH35 NB AT IH35 NB S | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21(g)(3) | 390.21(g)(3) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Authority Records
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Docket MC151053
Contract · ACTIVE · MC
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Docket MC146826
Contract · REVOKED · MC
Insurance Carriers
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO policy on file
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HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
CARGO policy on file
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HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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REPUBLIC INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
Process Agent (BOC-3)
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32 inspections
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100 reportable crashes
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How to verify SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC
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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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Frequently asked questions about SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC
Is SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 225540 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC's safety rating? ▾
SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC had? ▾
32 roadside inspections are on file for SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC's peak out-of-service rate is 14.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC based? ▾
SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 9005 SPIKEWOOD DRIVE, HOUSTON, Texas 77078. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC holds 2 active FMCSA operating authorities (MC151053, MC151053). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC operate? ▾
SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC self-reports 39 power units and 23 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC had any crashes? ▾
100 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.
About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.
TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.
Data sources & freshness
TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.
Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Refreshed daily.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Refreshed daily.
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
Refreshed weekly.
TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.