SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 3169682 • 507 E FORT KING STREET, OCALA, FL, 34471
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-011946 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 19, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MF-005202 | ON FILE | Aug 20, 2023 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0005687 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2022 | Aug 20, 2023 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9025009 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2021 | Aug 20, 2022 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-8996371 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 20, 2020 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-8996371 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 20, 2021 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20170296-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2019 | Sep 12, 2019 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20170296-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2019 | Aug 20, 2020 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE20170296-00 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFXFL000108-00 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2018 | Aug 20, 2018 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFXFL000108-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2018 | Aug 24, 2019 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFXFL000108-00 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2018 | Aug 20, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA5961896 | REPLACED | Aug 9, 2018 | Aug 20, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5961896 | TRANSFERRED | Aug 8, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5961896 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2017 | Aug 8, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MF-005202 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0005687 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2023 | Aug 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9025009 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2022 | Aug 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-8996371 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20170296-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 20, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-8996371 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 20, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20170296-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2019 | Sep 12, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXFL000108-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2019 | Aug 24, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXFL000108-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BE20170296-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2019 | Aug 20, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXFL000108-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2018 | Aug 20, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA5961896 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2018 | Aug 20, 2018 |
| TRANSFER | PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5961896 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2018 | Aug 10, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5961896 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2018 | Aug 8, 2018 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC011946 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2020 |
| MC011946 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2019 |
| MC011946 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 16, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC011946 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 15, 2017 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Aug 10, 2018 |
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
27 states • 109 inspections
Violation Summary (106 violations from latest 100 of 109 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 3 | 3 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F12-HOSM | 395.8F12-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STGBL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F4-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | 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:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-L | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (109 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SNOQUALMIE | SR-18MP025.90 | ...343111 | SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 9, 2025 | OR | FATAL | 1 | 0 | 1.62 S WILSONVILLE | I-5 .06 S BALDROCK REST AREA ON RAMP | ...225712 | SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 15, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(LAWRENCE COUNTY) | US412E | ...626148 | SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 8, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEMPHIS | US1 INTERSTATE 55 N RAMP | ...880231 | SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 25, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | EDGEWOOD | IS 95 - J F K MEMORIAL HWY | ...973882 | SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC |
| May 9, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST MEMPHIS | I55 | ...455735 | SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 14, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Cherry Valley | I-39 | ...140763 | SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 27, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5/1536ft S of SOUTH AV | ...231330 | SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 13, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UPPER BERN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0078 E | ...131969 | SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 27, 2022 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OAK HILL | COUNTY RT 16 | ...301285 | SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 24, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEYMOUR | US HWY 31 | ...226359 | SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 29, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GUILFORD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...294352 | SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 3, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DALLAS | JULIUS SHEPPS FWY | ...350694 | SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC |
| May 30, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2019 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2019 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2018 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events