SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC
USDOT 3997985 • 1869 E GRANT LINE RD UNIT D, TRACY, CA, 95304
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-1501793 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | BIPD/Primary | LAN0000008-02 | ON FILE | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | BIPD/Primary | LAN0000008-01 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2024 | Feb 15, 2025 |
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | BIPD/Primary | LAN0000008-01 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | BIPD/Primary | LAN0000008-00 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Primary | FINFR10017077654-001 | REPLACED | Jan 26, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | LAN0000008-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | LAN0000008-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | LAN0000008-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | LAN0000008-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | FINFR10017077654-001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1501793 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 1, 2023 | — | Unknown |
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
9 states • 539 inspections
Violation Summary (56 violations from latest 100 of 539 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | 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:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34C | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-RRTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-NOREGINTER | 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8F12-HOSM | 395.8F12-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (539 inspections)
Showing 50 of 539
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | LONE TREE | I 25 AT MP 193 | ...NB9120 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| Oct 11, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SUNNYVALE | SUNNYVALE SARATOGA RD | ...192091 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| Aug 26, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DIAMOND BAR | SR-57 N/B (ORANGE FWY) | ...NB9145 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| Jul 26, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | MAXWELL COLUSA RD | ...NH9238 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| Jun 4, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CASTROVILLE | SR-183 | ...192098 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| Apr 29, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.116374/-118.197252 | ...UF5010 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| Apr 4, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SACRAMENTO | 38.530644/-121.470586 | ...UJ5772 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| Feb 13, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.398902/-120.742575 | ...NZ1971 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| Jan 9, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 38.160579 / -121.261917 | ...UJ5772 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| Aug 17, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 36.824174 / -121.629139 | ...UA5314 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| Jul 26, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 39.220419/-122.019119 | ...325443 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| Jun 12, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.506101/-117.835469 | ...601044 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| May 8, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.994542/-21.776718 | ...683170 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| Apr 26, 2024 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | R1 - IR15/65 | ...NH1462 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.684240 / -121.3340039 | ...194324 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| Aug 12, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.296816/ -121.008346 | ...111552 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
| Mar 10, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5 / 80 FT N 43RD AV | ...LN9685 | SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records