SOUTHERN IONICS INC
USDOT 343455 • 579 COMMERCE STREET, WEST POINT, MS, 39773
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 051765330 | ON FILE | May 19, 2012 | May 24, 2017 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CARGO | 55555 | ON FILE | May 1, 2008 | May 19, 2008 |
| STONEWALL SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 4EX00114 | ON FILE | Jul 10, 1994 | May 19, 2012 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP - 9439115 | REPLACED | May 19, 2009 | May 19, 2012 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 480-70-0564 | REPLACED | May 19, 2008 | May 19, 2008 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 480-70-64 | REPLACED | May 19, 2008 | May 19, 2009 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CARGO | 55555 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2008 | Jun 18, 2008 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMD15375 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 2008 | Jun 15, 2008 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMD15375 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 2008 | May 1, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA01696201 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2007 | Jun 20, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 499359 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2006 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 499359 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2006 | Nov 17, 2006 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMD10143 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 2006 | Jan 22, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 479540 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 448827 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 396261 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 375191 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 374852 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 352014 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 351788 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 336347 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 1998 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 307845 | CANCELLED | Jul 10, 1995 | Aug 12, 1998 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 295427 | CANCELLED | Jul 10, 1994 | Jul 10, 1995 |
| AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 4 EX 00 114 | CANCELLED | Jul 10, 1994 | Jul 15, 1995 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6AA 3244 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 1993 | Feb 24, 2006 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6AA 3244 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 1993 | Jan 22, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 051765330 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2017 | May 24, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | STONEWALL SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY | 4EX00114 | BIPD/Excess | May 19, 2012 | May 19, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP - 9439115 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2012 | May 19, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | CA 480-70-64 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2009 | May 19, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA01696201 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2008 | Jun 20, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 55555 | CARGO | Jun 18, 2008 | Jun 18, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMD15375 | CARGO | Jun 15, 2008 | Jun 15, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | CA 480-70-0564 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2008 | May 19, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 55555 | CARGO | May 19, 2008 | May 19, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMD15375 | CARGO | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | IMD10143 | CARGO | Jan 22, 2008 | Jan 22, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 499359 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 499359 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2006 | Nov 17, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 479540 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6AA 3244 | CARGO | Feb 24, 2006 | Feb 24, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6AA 3244 | CARGO | Jan 22, 2006 | Jan 22, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 448827 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 396261 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 375191 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 374852 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 352014 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 351788 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 336347 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 307845 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 1998 | Aug 12, 1998 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN EMPIRE SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE CO. | 4 EX 00 114 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 15, 1995 | Jul 15, 1995 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 295427 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 1995 | Jul 10, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-238945 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-238945 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (29 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC238945 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC238945 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC238945 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 21, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC238945 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 21, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC238945 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2008 |
| MC238945 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2008 |
| MC238945 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 20, 2008 |
| MC238945 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2007 |
| MC238945 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2007 |
| MC238945 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2006 |
| MC238945 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2006 |
| MC238945 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2006 |
| MC238945 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2006 |
| MC238945 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2005 |
| MC238945 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2005 |
| MC238945 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2005 |
| MC238945 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2005 |
| MC238945 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2004 |
| MC238945 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2004 |
| MC238945 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC238945 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC238945 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC238945 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC238945 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 14, 1993 | REVOKED | May 30, 2017 |
| MC238945 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 14, 1993 | REVOKED | May 30, 2017 |
| MC238945 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC238945 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC238945 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 6, 1993 | REVOKED | May 30, 2017 |
| MC238945 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 31, 1993 | REVOKED | May 30, 2017 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
17 states • 265 inspections
Violation Summary
Individual violation details are not available for this carrier. Showing aggregate statistics from 100 inspection records.
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 (265 inspections)
Showing 50 of 265
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | GA 20 AT HUFFACKER RD | ...608530 | SOUTHERN IONICS INC |
| Jun 20, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Not Reported | VIRGIL H. GOODE HWY. AT IRON RIDGE RD | ...613352 | SOUTHERN IONICS INC |
| Dec 13, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PASADENA | 10699 BAY AREA BLVD | ...UM6250 | SOUTHERN IONICS INC |
| May 17, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | S 11600 SOUTH SAM HOUSTON E PKWY | ...UM6252 | SOUTHERN IONICS INC |
| Sep 2, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-59 NB MM 18 | ...985823 | SOUTHERN IONICS INC |
| Aug 25, 2022 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | I-12 | ...208633 | SOUTHERN IONICS INC |
| Jun 16, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL TUSCALOOSA | I-59 | ...274787 | SOUTHERN IONICS INC |
| Jun 4, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 29 39374 95 42669 | ...891402 | SOUTHERN IONICS INC |
| Oct 22, 2021 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MANCHESTER | I-24 | ...252190 | SOUTHERN IONICS INC |
| Sep 22, 2021 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHATTANOOGA | INTERSTATE 75 SOUTH BOUND | ...311733 | SOUTHERN IONICS INC |
| Mar 25, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN MARCOS | N 1600 35 | ...267104 | SOUTHERN IONICS INC |
| Mar 9, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 2700 | I-10 | ...208635 | SOUTHERN IONICS INC |
| Sep 23, 2020 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2020 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 6, 2020 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2020 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2020 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2017 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 19, 2017 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2016 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2015 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2012 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2012 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 53 events