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SOUTHERN IONICS INC

USDOT 343455 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: WILLIAM S. WHITE Company officer 2: STEVE MITCHENER General Freight Liquids / Gases Chemicals Dry Bulk Based in WEST POINT, MS Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · May 19, 2017
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $4,000,000 ASPEN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file AMERICAN COMMERCE & SHIPPING ASSOCIATION INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: WILLIAM S. WHITE
Company officer 2: STEVE MITCHENER
Cargo: General Freight, Liquids / Gases, Chemicals, Dry Bulk
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTHERN IONICS INC (USDOT 343455)
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
Active BIPD limit: $4,000,000
Officer(s): WILLIAM S. WHITE (Company officer); STEVE MITCHENER (Company officer 2)
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:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $4,000,000 — ASPEN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN COMMERCE & SHIPPING ASSOCIATION INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/343455/
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 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 2.2% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 11.8% vs peer median 18.05% (better). n=11447 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

ASPEN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $4,000,000

GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000

NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 34

3 active policies

BOC-3 agent

AMERICAN COMMERCE & SHIPPING ASSOCIATION INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 343455
In FMCSA records since Feb 9, 1989 (~37y)
MC / docket MC238945
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer WILLIAM S. WHITE
Company officer 2 STEVE MITCHENER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Liquids / Gases, Chemicals, Dry Bulk
Fleet size 86 units
Drivers 115
Annual mileage 5,705,980 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (662) 494-3055
Email: [email protected]
Physical
579 COMMERCE STREET
WEST POINT, MS 39773
Mailing
PO DRAWER 1217
WEST POINT, MS 39773
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 343455
In FMCSA records since Feb 9, 1989 (~37y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 5,705,980 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 11.8% vs 23.4% -11.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 2.2% vs 6.7% -4.5 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 86 0
Trailers 14 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 47 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 3 3
Tow-away 0 0 3 3
Crash reports 0 0 3 3

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 284 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 187 187 23
OOS inspections 5 25 8
OOS percentage 2.67% 13.37% 34.78%
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%).

Power Units
86
Drivers
115
Inspections
284
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
11.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
3
47 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SOUTHERN IONICS INC is a corporation based in WEST POINT, MS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 343455. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 86 power units and 115 drivers, with 284 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.8%. 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

SOUTHERN IONICS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 86 power units and 115 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in West Point, MS. Across 185 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.5% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA, and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

185 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 134% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (53) and AL (24), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

13.5% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 86 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 115 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Pola are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 11.8% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 11,447 ACTIVE carriers operating 43–129 power units (±50% of this carrier's 86 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
2.2%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.2%
Median across 11,447 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
11.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
18.05%
Median across 11,447 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -6.25 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Texas (TX) 57 12 21.1% Jun 20, 2026
Louisiana (LA) 21 2 9.5% May 26, 2026
Georgia (GA) 21 2 9.5% Jun 2, 2026
Alabama (AL) 20 3 15.0% Feb 12, 2026
Mississippi (MS) 13 0 0.0% Feb 12, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 10 3 30.0% Jul 7, 2026
Ohio (OH) 8 0 0.0% May 27, 2026
Maryland (MD) 8 0 0.0% Mar 23, 2026
Virginia (VA) 7 0 0.0% Jun 23, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 6 0 0.0% Mar 16, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 5 3 60.0% May 28, 2026
Missouri (MO) 3 1 33.3% Apr 27, 2026
Florida (FL) 2 1 50.0% Jan 21, 2026
Oklahoma (OK) 2 0 0.0% Feb 10, 2025
West Virginia (WV) 2 1 50.0% Jul 7, 2025
Kansas (KS) 1 0 0.0% Sep 25, 2025
US (US) 1 0 0.0% Oct 22, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 113
Polar 79
Freightliner 62
Bren 17
Brenner Ta 15
Unknown 7
Heil 6
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 5 — 0.11 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 10 — 0.15 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 11 — 1.33 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 54 — 2.02 2 — 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 (284 rows) View all 284 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88343125 Jul 7, 2026 SC 2 — — 0 — No
88241627 Jun 25, 2026 SC 2 — — 1 — Yes
88227523 Jun 23, 2026 VA 2 — — 0 — No
88212375 Jun 20, 2026 TX 2 — — 0 — No
88040063 Jun 2, 2026 GA 2 — — 0 — No
88032066 Jun 1, 2026 TX 2 — — 0 — No
87999304 May 28, 2026 TN 2 — — 1 — Yes
87990186 May 27, 2026 OH 2 — — 0 — No
87978488 May 26, 2026 LA 2 — — 1 — Yes
87960136 May 25, 2026 TX 2 — — 0 — No
87953609 May 25, 2026 LA 2 — — 0 — No
87893405 May 16, 2026 TX 2 — — 0 — No
87847294 May 13, 2026 LA 2 — — 0 — No
87771959 May 4, 2026 LA 3 — — 0 — No
87728520 Apr 29, 2026 TX 1 US59 NB INEZ SCALE — 0 — No
87704339 Apr 27, 2026 TX 2 US59 NB NACOGDOCHES SCALE — 0 — No
87697268 Apr 27, 2026 MO 2 MAYVIEW MO — 0 — No
87688232 Apr 27, 2026 SC 2 ANDERSON SC — 0 — No
87646127 Apr 20, 2026 GA 2 RINGGOLD GA — 0 — No
87514346 Apr 6, 2026 TX 1 US59 NB NACOGDOCHES SCALE — 1 — Yes
87473011 Mar 31, 2026 TN 2 EADS TN — 2 — Yes
87457233 Mar 31, 2026 LA 2 BETHANY LA — 1 — No
87446722 Mar 31, 2026 SC 2 RIDGEWAY SC — 0 — No
87433445 Mar 27, 2026 GA 3 CARNESVILLE GA — 1 — No
87435943 Mar 25, 2026 LA 2 SULPHUR LA — 0 — No
Recent Crashes (47 rows) View all 47 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
GA0009954794 Jun 26, 2025 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0251720039 Jun 20, 2025 VA 0 2 Yes No Injury
TX71UGHQE11V Dec 13, 2024 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6LOEHQE1H5 May 17, 2023 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0008689145 Sep 2, 2022 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
LA2022014051 Aug 25, 2022 LA 0 1 Yes No Injury
AL0002664851 Jun 16, 2022 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6BSBHQE1RB Jun 4, 2022 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0103121132 Oct 22, 2021 TN 0 1 Yes No Injury
TN0300741669 Sep 22, 2021 TN 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX5ZS9HQE1IX Mar 25, 2021 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
LA0210007568 Mar 9, 2021 LA 0 1 Yes No Injury
LA0200036055 Sep 23, 2020 LA 0 2 Yes No Injury
LA0123344111 Jul 30, 2020 LA 0 2 Yes No Injury
LA6142305002 May 6, 2020 LA 0 5 Yes No Injury
LA0200010643 Apr 2, 2020 LA 0 0 Yes No Tow
LA1701002605 Mar 2, 2020 LA 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX5927HQE1ZC Jul 16, 2018 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL0007756181 Dec 29, 2017 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0017565510 Apr 19, 2017 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX4QPDHQE1VE Oct 12, 2016 TX 0 1 No No Injury
AL0005721657 Nov 3, 2015 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX4C2FHQE1ZQ Apr 22, 2015 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0071187130 Aug 13, 2012 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
LA0120001170 Feb 15, 2012 LA 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC238945
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jun 21, 2017 MC238945-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (29 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ASPEN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY EXADWDL17 91X $4,000,000 May 19, 2017 On file ACTIVE
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY BAP2011701 91X $1,000,000 May 19, 2017 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 051765330 BIPD/Primary — May 19, 2012 May 24, 2017 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY BAP - 9439115 BIPD/Primary — May 19, 2009 May 19, 2012 REPLACED
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. CA 480-70-0564 BIPD/Primary — May 19, 2008 May 19, 2008 REPLACED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA D1538 34 — May 19, 2008 On file ACTIVE
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. CA 480-70-64 BIPD/Primary — May 19, 2008 May 19, 2009 REPLACED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 55555 CARGO — May 1, 2008 May 19, 2008 REPLACED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 55555 CARGO — May 1, 2008 Jun 18, 2008 CANCELLED
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY IMD15375 CARGO — Jan 22, 2008 May 1, 2008 REPLACED
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY IMD15375 CARGO — Jan 22, 2008 Jun 15, 2008 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA01696201 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2007 Jun 20, 2008 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 499359 BIPD/Primary — Nov 17, 2006 Jul 1, 2007 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 499359 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2006 Nov 17, 2006 REPLACED
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY IMD10143 CARGO — Jan 22, 2006 Jan 22, 2008 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 479540 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2005 Jul 1, 2006 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 448827 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2004 Jul 1, 2005 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 396261 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2003 Jul 1, 2004 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 375191 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2002 Jul 1, 2003 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 374852 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2001 Jul 1, 2002 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 352014 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2000 Jul 1, 2001 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 351788 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 1999 Jul 1, 2000 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 336347 BIPD/Primary — Aug 12, 1998 Jul 1, 1999 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 307845 BIPD/Primary — Jul 10, 1995 Aug 12, 1998 CANCELLED
STONEWALL SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY 4EX00114 BIPD/Excess — Jul 10, 1994 May 19, 2012 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 8, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Jun 21, 2017
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. May 30, 2017
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. May 30, 2017
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. May 30, 2017
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  6. May 30, 2017
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  7. May 30, 2017
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. May 24, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  9. May 19, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STONEWALL SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. May 19, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. May 19, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
  12. Jun 20, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Jun 20, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  14. Jun 18, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  15. Jun 15, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. May 20, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. May 19, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
  18. May 19, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  19. May 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Jan 22, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Jul 1, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  22. Jun 29, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  23. Nov 17, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  24. Jul 3, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  25. Jul 1, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  26. Feb 24, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Jan 22, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Jan 20, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  29. Jul 1, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  30. Jul 1, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  31. Jun 27, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  32. Jul 7, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  33. Jul 1, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  34. Jul 1, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  35. Jul 1, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  36. Jul 1, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  37. Jul 1, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  38. Jul 1, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  39. Aug 12, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  40. Aug 28, 1995
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE AL 13 0
ROADSIDE LA 9 1
US59 NB NACODOCHES SCALE TX 8 0
LONDON KY 7 0
WEBSTER COUNTY MS 7 0
IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE TX 6 0
FINZEL SCALE HOUSE MD 5 0
GROVETOWN GA GA 4 1
TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE TX 4 2
BREAUX BRIDGE LA LA 3 1
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How to verify SOUTHERN IONICS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about SOUTHERN IONICS INC

Is SOUTHERN IONICS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SOUTHERN IONICS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 343455 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 SOUTHERN IONICS INC's safety rating? ▾
SOUTHERN IONICS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SOUTHERN IONICS INC had? ▾
284 roadside inspections are on file for SOUTHERN IONICS 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 SOUTHERN IONICS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SOUTHERN IONICS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 11.8% (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 SOUTHERN IONICS INC based? ▾
SOUTHERN IONICS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 579 COMMERCE STREET, WEST POINT, Mississippi 39773. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SOUTHERN IONICS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SOUTHERN IONICS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC238945). 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 SOUTHERN IONICS INC operate? ▾
SOUTHERN IONICS INC self-reports 86 power units and 115 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 SOUTHERN IONICS INC had any crashes? ▾
47 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SOUTHERN IONICS 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.

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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.

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