SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC
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TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC (USDOT 3997985) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): GABRIEL AYALA (Company officer); SONNY SINGH (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3997985/ 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 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 1.6% vs peer median 1.5% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 6.9% vs peer median 18.3% (better). n=7421 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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: Clear to review.
Company profile
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InsuranceHOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INCPolicy effective Feb 15, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1501793ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 62 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 117 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 66 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 17 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 581 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 383 | 383 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 7 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.83% | 5.22% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC is a motor carrier based in TRACY, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3997985. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 128 power units and 150 drivers, with 581 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 6.9%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC is a large fleet, operating 128 power units and 150 drivers, based in Tracy, CA. Across 381 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.3% out-of-service rate, with 14 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
381 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 138% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (328) and NV (25), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
6.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (41.4% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 15 times.
The fleet comprises 128 power units (large fleet) and 150 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 7,421 ACTIVE carriers operating 64–192 power units (±50% of this carrier's 128 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 327 | 20 | 6.1% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 26 | 4 | 15.4% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 28, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 304 | |
| Freightliner | 211 | |
| Utility | 183 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 47 | |
| Wabash National | 7 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 5 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 20 | — | 0.30 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 23 | — | 0.72 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | — | 1.45 | 1 | — | 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 (581 rows) View all 581 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88375314 | Jul 10, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 88375389 | Jul 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 395.8E1-HOSPVID | No |
| 88339916 | Jul 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.201B-FR, 393.67C7V-F | No |
| 88337110 | Jul 7, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Pbl
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0 | — | No |
| 88322091 | Jul 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| 88302471 | Jul 1, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 88260465 | Jun 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88253352 | Jun 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88238859 | Jun 24, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88238258 | Jun 24, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 88224317 | Jun 23, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88189299 | Jun 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88123333 | Jun 11, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | No |
| 88051599 | Jun 4, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88045319 | Jun 4, 2026 | NV | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 88026171 | Jun 2, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 87981518 | May 27, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.34A1-ELDDFN, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 395.8D9-HOSF | No |
| 87976519 | May 27, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87981517 | May 26, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87944791 | May 23, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87941978 | May 22, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87899696 | May 19, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87881146 | May 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8D9-HOSF | No |
| 87866369 | May 15, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87872866 | May 14, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2026000291 | Feb 27, 2026 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA43160-8941 | Oct 11, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA5252504182 | Aug 26, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA1552500173 | Jul 26, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA7302501105 | Jun 4, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA8302500284 | Apr 29, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2522501250 | Apr 4, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA4602500141 | Feb 13, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2652500068 | Jan 9, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA7302401820 | Aug 17, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA1552400165 | Jul 26, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5452400880 | Jun 12, 2024 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA3202401750 | May 8, 2024 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NV0240401671 | Apr 26, 2024 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2662400043 | Jan 16, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4612300625 | Aug 12, 2023 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA2522300880 | Mar 10, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
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| Feb 1, 2023 | MC1501793-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80821-581 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 15, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | LAN0000008-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2026 | REPLACED |
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | LAN0000008-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 6, 2024 | Feb 15, 2025 | REPLACED |
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | LAN0000008-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 | REPLACED |
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | LAN0000008-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 6, 2024 | REPLACED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | FINFR10017077654-001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 26, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 15, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
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Feb 15, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
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Mar 6, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
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Mar 6, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
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Mar 6, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Feb 1, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 104 | 5 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 63 | 4 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 54 | 1 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 23 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 19 | 4 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 18 | 2 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 15 | 0 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 12 | 0 |
| MISSION GRADE IF | CA | 8 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD CVEF | CA | 6 | 2 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 31 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
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Docket MC1501793
common · ACTIVE · MC
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HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC
91X policy on file
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TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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581 inspections
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17 reportable crashes
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How to verify SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC
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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.
- 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.
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