SOUTHSHORE DISTRIBUTION LLC
USDOT 670041 • DBA: SOUTHSHORE COMPANIES • 233 HAWTHORNE AVE, ST JOSEPH, MI, 49085
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Apr 19, 2016 | Apr 22, 2016 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | 4176A409 | ON FILE | Mar 25, 2016 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 1000774211 | ON FILE | Nov 20, 2009 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 1000774211 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2007 | Nov 20, 2009 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | Y820-4176A409-TCT-02 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2002 | Mar 25, 2016 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | Y820-4176A409-TCT-02 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 1, 2002 | Apr 27, 2016 |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | B10003265 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2002 | Sep 30, 2007 |
| TIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | TPI-03229664 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 1991 | Sep 30, 2002 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 24FJ903710CAA | REPLACED | Jun 25, 1989 | Dec 1, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 4176A409 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | Y820-4176A409-TCT-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2016 | Apr 27, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Apr 22, 2016 | Apr 22, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | Y820-4176A409-TCT-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2016 | Mar 25, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1000774211 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1000774211 | SURETY | Nov 20, 2009 | Nov 20, 2009 |
| CANCEL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | B10003265 | SURETY | Sep 30, 2007 | Sep 30, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY | 24FJ903710CAA | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2002 | Dec 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | TIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO. | TPI-03229664 | SURETY | Sep 30, 2002 | Sep 30, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-214969 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC214969 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Apr 20, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC214969 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2016 |
| MC214969 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2009 |
| MC214969 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2007 |
| MC214969 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2005 |
| MC214969 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2005 |
| MC214969 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC214969 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Aug 6, 1992 | REVOKED | Dec 2, 2013 |
| MC214969 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 21, 1989 | — | 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
3 states • 23 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 23 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (23 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WABASH (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 705 | ...NK9020 | SOUTHSHORE DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| Jan 21, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Casco Twp | 109TH AVE | ...493024 | SOUTHSHORE DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| Sep 29, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CANTON TWP | MICHIGAN | ...MC7885 | SOUTHSHORE DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| Sep 6, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | I80 EB | ...MC7885 | SOUTHSHORE DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| Dec 11, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2017 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2013 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2012 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2008 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2007 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2007 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2006 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2004 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 1999 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events