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SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC

MULBERRY, FL

USDOT 779515 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: SAMANTHA CAUSEY General Freight Produce Meat Cold Food Beverages Based in MULBERRY, FL Grade B · 83
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Nov 20, 2024
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: SAMANTHA CAUSEY
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Meat, Cold Food
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 779515)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): SAMANTHA CAUSEY (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/779515/
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 B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 10% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 11.8% (worse). n=78578 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Caution.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units +1 (12 → 13) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers +1 (12 → 13) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 779515
In FMCSA records since Nov 3, 1998 (~27y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner SAMANTHA CAUSEY
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Meat, Cold Food, Beverages
Fleet size 13 units
Drivers 13
Annual mileage 773,483 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (863) 425-0555
Email: [email protected]
Physical
4795 STATE ROAD 60 WEST
MULBERRY, FL 33860
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 779515
In FMCSA records since Nov 3, 1998 (~27y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 773,483 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 10.0% vs 6.7% +3.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.37 vs 1.80 +0.57
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 10 0
Trailers 17 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 11 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 2 2
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 31 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 19 19 0
OOS inspections 2 2 0
OOS percentage 10.53% 10.53% —
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%).

Power Units
13
Drivers
13
Inspections
31
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
11 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC is a individual based in MULBERRY, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 779515. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 13 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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 overview

SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 12 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Mulberry, FL. Across 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

22 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 144% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in FL (5) and GA (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

22.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (43.1% of violations); top code 395.32B-ELDDFR (ELD - driver tamper/disable) cited 6 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Utility, Freightliner, and International are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 78,578 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
10%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 78,578 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +10 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
25%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.8%
Median across 78,578 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +13.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 12 13
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 12 13
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Hours of Service
21 violations
2 OOS · 9.5%
Vehicle Maintenance
19 violations
2 OOS · 10.5%
Unsafe Driving
5 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Florida (FL) 4 0 0.0% Mar 27, 2026
Georgia (GA) 3 0 0.0% Nov 30, 2025
Mississippi (MS) 3 0 0.0% Oct 15, 2025
Kentucky (KY) 2 0 0.0% Mar 31, 2025
Alabama (AL) 2 1 50.0% Mar 23, 2026
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Jul 3, 2025
Indiana (IN) 1 1 100.0% Oct 1, 2025
Louisiana (LA) 1 1 100.0% Aug 4, 2025
Minnesota (MN) 1 0 0.0% Oct 9, 2025
Missouri (MO) 1 1 100.0% May 28, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Utility 25
Freightliner 17
International 7
Volvo 4
Ford 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 8 — 2.51 3 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 — 2.91 3 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 7 — 4.83 5 — 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 (31 rows) View all 31 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87429642 Mar 27, 2026 FL 2 RUSKIN FL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DG56AW · 1FUYDZYB7VL839773
1 393.9A-LBL No
87404838 Mar 23, 2026 AL 2 SLOCOMB AL
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XE296G · 4V4NC9GH68N486541
3 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.16-D, 395.22G-ELDMFV No
86475754 Nov 30, 2025 GA 3 ADAIRSVILLE GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XE016H · 1FUJBBBD11LH66289
1 395.24 No
86124411 Oct 21, 2025 FL 2 JASPER FL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XE017H · 1FUJA6CK46LW95651
1 393.95F No
86067541 Oct 15, 2025 MS 3 FULTON SCALE US 78 EAST
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF45GQ · 4V4NC9EH3EN163000
0 — No
86062845 Oct 9, 2025 MN 1 WEST LAKELAND MN
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF22GQ · 3HSDZAPR6KN764311
3 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 395.8A, 393.45D-B No
85965048 Oct 1, 2025 IN 3 COLUMBUS IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XE017H · 1FUJA6CK46LW95651
9 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.32B-ELDDFR, 395.8E1PC Yes
85838536 Sep 22, 2025 AL 2 OZARK AL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF21GQ · 3AKJGLDV1FSGK8793
12 396.3A1-BALR, 393.11B-CSURR, 393.9A-LRLI Yes
85395238 Aug 4, 2025 LA 3 PEARL RIVER LA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XE018H · 3AKJGLDV0FSFM0592
1 395.8A1-HOSP Yes
85125638 Jul 3, 2025 OH 2 JACKSON OH
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XE016H · 1FUJBBBD11LH66289
1 392.2-SLLMF No
84810427 May 28, 2025 MO 2 PLATTE CITY MO
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XE016H · 1FUJBBBD11LH66289
4 393.205A-WRBH, 393.9A-LCL, 395.8E1PC Yes
84281883 Mar 31, 2025 KY 2 LONDON
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XE017H · 1FUJA6CK46LW95651
2 392.2, 395.8E No
84138926 Mar 12, 2025 FL 3 YULEE FL
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF22GQ · 3HSDZAPR6KN764311
0 — No
83522546 Dec 31, 2024 GA 3 PERRY GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XA157K · 1FUJA6CK46LW95651
6 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 392.2-SLLML No
83521253 Dec 28, 2024 GA 3 LAKE PARK GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XA153K · 1FUJA6CK46LW95651
0 — No
83251483 Nov 25, 2024 MS 2 DE SOTO COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XA157K · 1FUJA6CK46LW95651
0 — No
83251435 Nov 25, 2024 MS 2 FULTON SCALE US 78 EAST
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XA157K · 1FUJA6CK46LW95651
0 — No
82520710 Aug 28, 2024 KY 1 EDDYVILLE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XA159K · 1HSRDERR3RH539065
1 392.2 No
82491228 Aug 24, 2024 FL 2 TAVARES FL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XA156K · 1FUJBBBD11LH66289
0 — No
82123494 Jul 10, 2024 FL 2 BELLEVIEW FL
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XA163K · 4V4NC9EH3EN163000
2 393.75(a)(3), 393.55(d)(3) Yes
81891977 Jun 4, 2024 TX 1 tx-us-0075-in-collin-co.-(226-256
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XA159K · 1HSRDERR3RH539065
3 393.78, 393.47(e), 396.5(b) No
81819992 Jun 3, 2024 GA 3 CORDELE GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XA319K · 3AKJGLDV1FSGK8793
1 392.82 No
80530156 Dec 27, 2023 FL 3 SEFFNER FL
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
FL AB97EK · 3HSDJSJR3CN077648
0 — No
80345240 Dec 7, 2023 MI 2 I-94 EB GRASS LAKE SCALES
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
FL AB90FW · 4V4NC9GH68N486541
0 — No
80274843 Nov 29, 2023 KY 1 FRANKLIN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL AB55EL · 3AKJGLDV0FSFM0592
5 393.75(a), 393.9(a), 393.53(b) Yes
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
GA0009738560 Dec 28, 2024 GA 0 2 Yes No Injury
FL2507171603 Mar 7, 2023 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8937370500 Mar 22, 2020 FL 0 1 Yes No Injury
FL8875268208 Dec 20, 2018 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0006132860 Feb 27, 2017 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
AR2016534535 Nov 21, 2016 AR 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0004363383 Feb 17, 2013 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0070895674 Aug 27, 2010 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0900601723 Dec 12, 2006 IN 0 3 Yes No Injury
FL7418068704 Oct 31, 2004 FL 0 2 Yes No Injury
LA0002917552 Jul 9, 2003 LA 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC348759
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC348759 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (24 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. GAT0003295 91X $750,000 Nov 20, 2024 On file ACTIVE
SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY SHD-84229222 BIPD/Primary — Aug 14, 2024 Nov 20, 2024 REPLACED
SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY SHD-84229222 BIPD/Primary — Nov 20, 2023 Aug 14, 2024 REPLACED
SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY SHD-84229222 BIPD/Primary — Nov 20, 2023 Sep 17, 2024 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LFO0005689 BIPD/Primary — Nov 20, 2022 Nov 20, 2023 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY TFO0000001 BIPD/Primary — Nov 20, 2020 Nov 20, 2022 REPLACED
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY BE20170386-00 BIPD/Primary — Nov 20, 2019 Nov 20, 2020 CANCELLED
SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY ICA1000873-00 BIPD/Primary — May 31, 2019 Nov 20, 2019 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 785811001 BIPD/Primary — May 31, 2018 May 31, 2019 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA08616101 BIPD/Primary — May 31, 2017 May 31, 2018 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0036724001 BIPD/Primary — May 31, 2015 May 31, 2017 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 506-8734543 BIPD/Primary — May 31, 2013 May 31, 2015 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN039789 BIPD/Primary — May 31, 2010 May 31, 2013 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 348759 BIPD/Primary — Sep 26, 2007 Sep 26, 2007 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 476790 BIPD/Primary — Sep 26, 2007 May 31, 2010 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 476790 BIPD/Primary — May 31, 2007 Sep 26, 2007 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL477158 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2005 May 31, 2007 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL477158 BIPD/Primary — Sep 1, 2005 Nov 1, 2005 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL477158 BIPD/Primary — Jun 25, 2002 Sep 1, 2005 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL477158 BIPD/Primary — Nov 9, 2001 Jun 25, 2002 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL477158 BIPD/Primary — May 12, 1999 Nov 9, 2001 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL477158 BIPD/Primary — Apr 8, 1999 May 12, 1999 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL477158 BIPD/Primary — Apr 8, 1999 Jun 11, 1999 NAME CHANGED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL477158 BIPD/Primary — Nov 11, 1998 Apr 8, 1999 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 20, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Sep 17, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Aug 14, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Nov 20, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  5. Nov 14, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Nov 20, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  7. Nov 20, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Nov 17, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Nov 20, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — SOUTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Nov 19, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. May 31, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  12. May 31, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  13. May 25, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. May 31, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. May 24, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. May 31, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  17. May 31, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. May 20, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  19. Jun 1, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. May 31, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  21. Mar 6, 2008
    authority
    DISMISSED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  22. Sep 27, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  23. Sep 26, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  24. Sep 26, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  25. May 31, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  26. May 31, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  27. Nov 1, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  28. Sep 1, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  29. Aug 25, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  30. Jun 25, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  31. Nov 9, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  32. Jun 11, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  33. May 12, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  34. Apr 8, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  35. Nov 20, 1998
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FULTON SCALE US 78 EAST MS 2 0
OZARK AL AL 1 1
ROADSIDE AL 1 0
SLOCOMB AL AL 1 0
BELLEVIEW FL FL 1 1
JASPER FL FL 1 0
MCSAP HCC I-75 COLUMBIA FL 1 1
RUSKIN FL FL 1 0
SEFFNER FL FL 1 0
TAVARES FL FL 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 1
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
392.82 Texting while driving Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.9(a)(2) Failing to secure vehicle equipment Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC

Is SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 779515 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC's safety rating? ▾
SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC had? ▾
31 roadside inspections are on file for SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC based? ▾
SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 4795 STATE ROAD 60 WEST, MULBERRY, Florida 33860. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC have valid operating authority? ▾
SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC operate? ▾
SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC self-reports 13 power units and 13 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC had any crashes? ▾
11 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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