SOUTHERN WAYS INC is a motor carrier based in YUBA CITY, CA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 4162168 and MC number 1599588. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since November 2023, a span of roughly 2 years. SOUTHERN WAYS INC reports a fleet of 3 power units and 4 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Fresh Produce, Meat, Refrigerated Food, and Beverages. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 12 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0%. Recent inspections have been recorded in CA, IN, MT, NM, NV, OR, and WA. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for SOUTHERN WAYS INC 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 for individual inspection records.
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 WAYS INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 1599588 | Active | None | None | 2026-03-02 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 | — | — | 2025-10-04 00:00:00 |
States where SOUTHERN WAYS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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