HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/225540-southwest-freight-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:33 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC
No risk signals found
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MC151053: Motor carrier active
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (713) 633-8889, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC151053 or MC151053.
- 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) | MC151053 | Primary | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY Policy LFT0013331 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2020 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 of 17 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 18 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 31, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Feb 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | 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
13 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 24 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 | 8 | 2 | 61.5% | 78.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 0 | 30.8% | 0.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 7.7% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 3 | 0 |
| Brake system pressure loss Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BL | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 1 |
| ER phone number not in compliance with Subpart G Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172201D | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Response information not complete Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172602A | 1 | 0 |
| Form and manner of Emergency Response information Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172602B | 1 | 0 |
| Placards not affixed to vehicle Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172506A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 1 | 0 |
| Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311UR | 1 | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 225540 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC151053, MC151053 |
| Legal name | SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 39 |
| Drivers | 23 |
| Annual mileage | 958,739 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 7, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 1, 1982 · 43 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 17, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentChemicalsBeveragesConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC
What does SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC's operating authority allow?
MC151053: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire). MC151053: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 225540. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (713) 633-8889, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC151053 or MC151053, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (713) 633-8889
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST FREIGHT LOGISTICS LLC Broker |
Houston, TX | 2247381 | MC723147 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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 on this page (how corrections work).
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