SOUTHSHORE DISTRIBUTION LLC

USDOT 670041 • DBA: SOUTHSHORE COMPANIES • 233 HAWTHORNE AVE, ST JOSEPH, MI, 49085

ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:1 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
670,041
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
Phone
2699832080
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
MCS-150 Mileage
716,638
Physical Address
233 HAWTHORNE AVE, ST JOSEPH, MI, 49085
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Apr 19, 2016
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-214969ACTIVEUnknownMar 28, 2016
Property BrokerMC-214969REVOKEDDec 2, 2013Dec 2, 2013

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.TRUST FUNDNONEON FILEApr 19, 2016Apr 22, 2016
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUTBIPD/Primary4176A409ON FILEMar 25, 2016Oct 1, 2023
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANYSURETY1000774211ON FILENov 20, 2009Oct 1, 2013

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANYSURETY1000774211CANCELLEDSep 30, 2007Nov 20, 2009
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUTBIPD/PrimaryY820-4176A409-TCT-02REPLACEDDec 1, 2002Mar 25, 2016
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUTBIPD/PrimaryY820-4176A409-TCT-02NAME CHANGEDDec 1, 2002Apr 27, 2016
AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANYSURETYB10003265CANCELLEDSep 30, 2002Sep 30, 2007
TIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO.SURETYTPI-03229664REPLACEDSep 30, 1991Sep 30, 2002
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANYBIPD/Primary24FJ903710CAAREPLACEDJun 25, 1989Dec 1, 2002

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLTHE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT4176A409BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2023Oct 1, 2023
TERM/CANCLTHE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUTY820-4176A409-TCT-02BIPD/PrimaryApr 27, 2016Apr 27, 2016
TERM/REPLPACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.NONETRUST FUNDApr 22, 2016Apr 22, 2016
TERM/REPLTHE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUTY820-4176A409-TCT-02BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2016Mar 25, 2016
CANCELAMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY1000774211SURETYOct 1, 2013Oct 1, 2013
CANCELAMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY1000774211SURETYNov 20, 2009Nov 20, 2009
CANCELAEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANYB10003265SURETYSep 30, 2007Sep 30, 2007
TERM/REPLTRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY24FJ903710CAABIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2002Dec 1, 2002
TERM/REPLTIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO.TPI-03229664SURETYSep 30, 2002Sep 30, 2002

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
BROKERMC-214969INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (9 events)

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Authority Action History (9 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC214969PROPERTY BROKERREINSTATEDApr 20, 2016Unknown
MC214969CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 25, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 28, 2016
MC214969BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 26, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 29, 2009
MC214969BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 4, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 1, 2007
MC214969CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 14, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 6, 2005
MC214969BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 14, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 6, 2005
MC214969CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 6, 1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC214969PROPERTY BROKERGRANTEDAug 6, 1992REVOKEDDec 2, 2013
MC214969MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 21, 1989Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
52%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
23
Violations
35
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
26.1%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
4.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
16

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 23 of 23 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states23 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (35 violations from 23 inspections)

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Violation Summary (35 violations from 23 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
26.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
+2.7 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.52vs nat'l 1.80
-0.28 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (23 inspections)

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Inspection History (23 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 26, 202687435259SOUTH BEND ININLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLS4, 392.8-DNo
Mar 6, 202687281533CHESTERTON ININLevel 2STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 23, 202586190784CHESTERTON ININLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 1, 202585961514ATLANTA ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLSWZNo
Aug 18, 202585581405CHESTERTON ININLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2391.41APC, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Jul 2, 202585140751E/B I94 @ HAWKINS RDMILevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLTLNo
Jun 4, 202584899722PERU ININLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Apr 4, 202584331889E/B SCALEMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Feb 13, 202583891334PERU ININLevel 3VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Feb 13, 202583931390I-294 S/BILLevel 3FRT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 14, 202483176772CHESTERTON ININLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 17, 202482953979I-57ILLevel 3FTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 3, 202482862568CHESTERTON ININLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR6393.48(a), 392.2, 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Sep 9, 202482621515COVERT REST AREAMILevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 5, 202482617832CHESTERTON ININLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3393.53(b), 393.75(a)(3), 393.47(e)Yes
Jun 27, 202481993788NB@ON-RAMPMILevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
May 29, 202481758188EB@WEAVER RDMILevel 3CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41(a), 392.2No
Nov 6, 202380137426CHESTERTON ININLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2396.3A1-BALAC, 392.2No
Oct 17, 202379944634EB I-80 152.8 MMINLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 14, 202379664036GRASS LAKE SCALE E/BMILevel 1STOU SEMI-TRAILER3393.45(b)(2), 393.11, 393.47(e)Yes
Sep 7, 202379619052SR 49 SB AT SR 2INLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Sep 7, 202379619617E/B SCALEMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75(a)Yes
Apr 24, 202378440897I-294ILLevel 3FRT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

17 total · 23.5% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
16
Fatalities
0
Injuries
6
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
14

Crash History (16 records)

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Crash History (16 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 6, 2025OHINJURY01WABASH (TOWNSHIP OF)SR 705...NK9020SOUTHSHORE DISTRIBUTION LLC
Jan 21, 2025MIINJURY01Casco Twp109TH AVE...493024SOUTHSHORE DISTRIBUTION LLC
Sep 29, 2023MITOW00CANTON TWPMICHIGAN...MC7885SOUTHSHORE DISTRIBUTION LLC
Sep 6, 2023INTOW00GARYI80 EB...MC7885SOUTHSHORE DISTRIBUTION LLC
Dec 11, 2019MITOW00
May 1, 2018INTOW00
Nov 2, 2017MIINJURY01
Oct 27, 2016INTOW00
Oct 22, 2013INTOW00
Jan 12, 2012MITOW00
Feb 12, 2008INTOW00
Dec 4, 2007WITOW00
Jun 27, 2007MITOW00
Aug 18, 2006ININJURY02
Jan 16, 2004MITOW00
Dec 3, 1999MIINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 6, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 21, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT • BIPD/Primary
Sep 29, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 6, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 11, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 1, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 2, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 27, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 27, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT • BIPD/Primary
Apr 22, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. • TRUST FUND
Mar 28, 2016
Authority
Mar 25, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT • BIPD/Primary
Dec 2, 2013
Authority
Oct 22, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY • SURETY
Jan 12, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 20, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY • SURETY
Feb 12, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 4, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 30, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY • SURETY
Jun 27, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 18, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jan 16, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 1, 2002
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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