SOUTHPAW LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3902419 • 1136 BLAINE AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN, 46616
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1438060 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1-C-11291129 | ON FILE | Jun 28, 2024 | Jul 4, 2025 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA959143583 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2022 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 1-C-11291129 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 2025 | Jul 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA959143583 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1438060 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 8, 2022 | — | Unknown |
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
2 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 87226368 | Roadside | MI | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 87006860 | NEW BUFFALO TWP | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 86181350 | EB I 94 & 19 MM | MI | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.11A1-LHLM | No |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 85628466 | WARSAW IN | IN | Level 3 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 85398833 | Roadside | MI | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2SLIMPT, 391.41A-MCPC | Yes |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 85160126 | ELKHART IN | IN | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.95F, 393.110B2I-C, 390.21TE2IV-D | Yes |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 85113421 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 84555626 | LAKE TWP | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 80814746 | M-62 @ TWIN LAKES RD | MI | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 80426450 | NEW BUFFALO TWP | MI | Level 3 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.16(a), 390.21T(c) | No |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 79098951 | TA TRAVEL CENTER | MI | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2, 392.82(a)(1) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALGANSEE TWP | CENTRAL | ...LY2974 | SOUTHPAW LOGISTICS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records