SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 760583 • 1940 HANAHAN ROAD, N CHARLESTON, SC, 29406
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF011972 | ON FILE | May 26, 2023 | May 24, 2025 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | XA-000078-01 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2022 | Feb 5, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP46635A | ON FILE | May 8, 2007 | Jun 22, 2025 |
Insurance History (34 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0193262001 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2023 | May 26, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0193262001 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2023 | Jun 21, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA965958231 | REPLACED | Feb 6, 2023 | Feb 10, 2023 |
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 152201-13-27-38-6 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2022 | Feb 5, 2023 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | XA-000078-00 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 152101-13-27-38-6 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| ROCK RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AW92-RS-2000013-00 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AW02-RS-1900012-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP40305A | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2018 | Jul 3, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP40305A | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CSP 4082410 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881430 02 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881430 01 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP46635A | CANCELLED | May 8, 2007 | Jul 4, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP46635A | REPLACED | May 8, 2007 | May 24, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP46635A | REPLACED | May 8, 2007 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6633649 | REPLACED | May 8, 2006 | May 8, 2006 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6633649 | REPLACED | May 8, 2006 | May 8, 2007 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-8186A836-TIL | REPLACED | May 6, 2006 | May 8, 2006 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CARGO | CIM0114676 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2005 | May 8, 2006 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CARGO | CIM0114676 | REPLACED | May 8, 2005 | May 8, 2005 |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CARGO | CIM0114676 | REPLACED | May 8, 2005 | May 8, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT750014-3898-041 | REPLACED | May 8, 2004 | May 8, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT750014-3898-041 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2004 | May 26, 2005 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 735 62 90 | REPLACED | May 8, 2001 | May 8, 2004 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7500141698-981 | REPLACED | Nov 10, 2000 | May 8, 2007 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7500141398-981 | REPLACED | Nov 10, 2000 | May 8, 2001 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7500141698-981 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2000 | Nov 10, 2000 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7500141398-981 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2000 | Nov 10, 2000 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7500141698-981 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1998 | Oct 21, 2000 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7500141398-981 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1998 | Oct 21, 2000 |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GF9006397 | REPLACED | Aug 12, 1998 | Aug 12, 1998 |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AST814586 | REPLACED | Aug 12, 1998 | Nov 1, 1998 |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | GF9006397 | REPLACED | Aug 12, 1998 | Nov 1, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP46635A | CARGO | Jun 22, 2025 | Jun 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP46635A | CARGO | May 24, 2025 | May 24, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF011972 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2025 | May 24, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0193262001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2023 | Jun 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0193262001 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2023 | May 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA965958231 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 10, 2023 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY | XA-000078-01 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 5, 2023 | Feb 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 152201-13-27-38-6 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2023 | Feb 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 152101-13-27-38-6 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY | XA-000078-00 | BIPD/Excess | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ROCK RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY | AW92-RS-2000013-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AW02-RS-1900012-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP40305A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2019 | Jul 3, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP40305A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CSP 4082410 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | TP9881430 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | TP9881430 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP46635A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 2013 | Jul 4, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP46635A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6633649 | CARGO | May 8, 2007 | May 8, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7500141698-981 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2007 | May 8, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6633649 | CARGO | May 8, 2006 | May 8, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-8186A836-TIL | CARGO | May 8, 2006 | May 8, 2006 |
| CANCEL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CIM0114676 | CARGO | May 8, 2006 | May 8, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750014-3898-041 | CARGO | May 26, 2005 | May 26, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750014-3898-041 | CARGO | May 8, 2005 | May 8, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CIM0114676 | CARGO | May 8, 2005 | May 8, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CIM0114676 | CARGO | May 8, 2005 | May 8, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 735 62 90 | CARGO | May 8, 2004 | May 8, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7500141398-981 | CARGO | May 8, 2001 | May 8, 2001 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7500141698-981 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2000 | Nov 10, 2000 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7500141398-981 | CARGO | Nov 10, 2000 | Nov 10, 2000 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7500141698-981 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2000 | Oct 21, 2000 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7500141398-981 | CARGO | Oct 21, 2000 | Oct 21, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | GF9006397 | CARGO | Nov 1, 1998 | Nov 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | AST814586 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1998 | Nov 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | GF9006397 | CARGO | Aug 12, 1998 | Aug 12, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-342834 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC342834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2025 |
| MC342834 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2025 |
| MC342834 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2023 |
| MC342834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2023 |
| MC342834 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 27, 2020 |
| MC342834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 27, 2020 |
| MC342834 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 17, 2018 |
| MC342834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 17, 2018 |
| MC342834 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2015 |
| MC342834 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2015 |
| MC342834 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 24, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC342834 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2005 |
| MC342834 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 12, 1999 | — | Unknown |
| MC342834 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 26, 1998 | REVOKED | May 15, 2006 |
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
13 states • 89 inspections
Violation Summary (70 violations from 89 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 6 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLA | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (89 inspections)
Showing 50 of 89
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MANCHESTER | US0421 | ...626929 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 14, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUMTER | 15 | ...626310 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 9, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | KICKAPOO TWP | I-74 | ...245873 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 4, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH CHARLESTON | 526 | ...022163 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 26, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SANDY RUN | 136MM | ...247367 | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 5, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2019 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2019 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2019 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2018 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2018 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2018 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2018 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2018 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2017 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2017 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2017 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2017 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2016 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2016 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2016 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2016 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2016 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
64 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 64 events