SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in GLADEWATER, TX registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 1465793 and MC number 553714. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since February 2006, a span of roughly 20 years. SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC reports a fleet of 250 power units and 283 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Chemicals, Commodities Dry Bulk, Machinery, Large Objects, Oilfield Equipment, and Other. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 426 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 4.46% and 19 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IA, and ID. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of December 2016. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history on the carrier profile.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 553714 | Active | None | None | 2020-02-03 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2026-01-31 00:00:00 |
States where SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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