SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (903) 986-8900, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC553714.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC553714 | Primary | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY Policy FNCAP00025100 · 91X | $750,000 | Jan 31, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
52 of 292 · Texas avg 25.1%
19 of 428 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | NM | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | CO | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 5 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | IN | 2 | 10 | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2026 | CO | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
267 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 80 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 469 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 167 | 59 | 62.5% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 77 | 13 | 28.8% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 9 | 7 | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 9 | 9 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 9 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 8 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 7 | 7 |
| 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 Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953AII | 7 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 7 | 0 |
| Drivers record of duty status not current Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F01 | 6 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 5 | 5 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 5 | 2 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 5 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Comanche, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Catoosa, OK | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Milton, WV | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Casper, WY | 0 | 1 |
| May 14, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| May 11, 2026 | Council Bluffs, IA | 0 | 0 |
| May 4, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Rockwall, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1465793 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC553714 |
| Legal name | SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 250 |
| Drivers | 283 |
| Annual mileage | 9,286,517 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 12, 2016) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 22, 2006 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 26, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkOtherSAND, CEMENT, FLYASH
Questions about SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC
What does SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC's operating authority allow?
MC553714: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1465793. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (903) 986-8900, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC553714, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (903) 986-8900
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
3 companies
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 3132018 | MC1111545 | 18 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC | 3114203 | MC84356 | 13 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC DBA SOUTHERN COMPANIES |
4055332 | MC1537623 | 1 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL ZOTTO TRUX LLC | 2389685 | MC821350 | 23 | Active Current · Motus |
| SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC | 3114203 | MC84356 | 13 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| THOMAS DUNCAN DBA THOMAS DUNCAN TRUCKING |
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| KAREN GARVIN DBA LONE STAR MOVING AND PACKING |
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| ELITE 1 EXPRESS LLC | 3277551 | MC1035743 | 2 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| DEEP DRILLER TRUCKING LLC | 3497298 | MC1153065 | 2 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| JOE DAVID SMITH DBA JD SMITH TRUCKING |
1160441 | MC466890 | 1 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| SUPPLY AND TECHNICAL SERVICES | 1189988 | MC494425 | 1 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| LINDA SMITH DBA RMS TRANSPORTATION |
1407614 | MC533618 | 1 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| RODNEY HUMPHREY DBA RODNEY HUMPHREY TRUCKING |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.