HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3467810-south-coast-carriers-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:18 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SOUTH COAST CARRIERS INC
Doing business as SOUTH COAST CARRIERS
Freight Broker
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts 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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Texas average 25.1%.
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, (281) 896-0801, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1155049.
- Ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Bond & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | MC1155049 | — | ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY Policy ACC006003865 · 84 | — | Feb 25, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 8 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | Surety bond MC1155049 | ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY Policy ACC006003865 | Feb 25, 2024 | Cancelled at term end |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Surety bond MC1155049 | ALLEGHENY CASUALTY COMPANY Policy ACC006003865 | Feb 25, 2024 | Replaced |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1155049 | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL Policy CA989203749 | Nov 9, 2024 | Cancelled |
| Nov 9, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1155049 | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy AQ1YTX005471-03 | Sep 9, 2024 | Cancelled |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1155049 | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy AQ1YTX005471-02 | Jan 23, 2024 | Cancelled |
| Feb 25, 2024 | Surety bond MC1155049 | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP Policy 7901060708 | Feb 25, 2021 | Cancelled |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1155049 | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy AQ1YTX005471-02 | Nov 22, 2023 | Cancelled at term end |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1155049 | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy AQ1YTX005471-02 | Nov 22, 2023 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
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.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3467810 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1155049 |
| Legal name | SOUTH COAST CARRIERS INC |
| DBA name | SOUTH COAST CARRIERS |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Trucks and drivers | Not applicable: broker without its own trucks |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 10, 2020 · 6 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @southcoastcarriers.com |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentCommodities Dry BulkUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
This company holds broker authority only; these inspections come from trucks operating under its USDOT number.
4 of 10 · Texas avg 25.1%
2 of 12 · Texas avg 7.7%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- TX 10 83.3%
- AR 2 16.7%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 4
4 tractors
Freightliner 5Peterbilt 1
Trailers: 3
3 semi-trailers
Great Dane 2Manac 2
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Power Service 1SWC 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | AR | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 15, 2025 | TX | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Aug 5, 2025 | TX | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Jul 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 21, 2025 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 2, 2025 | AR | 3 | 6 | Yes |
| Mar 20, 2025 | TX | 2 | 6 | No |
| Mar 4, 2025 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Feb 13, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 347,704 vehicle and 460,473 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
39 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 57 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 33 | 6 | 84.6% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 3 | 0 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 3 | 0 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 2 | 1 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSLIW | 2 | 1 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D3 | 2 | 0 |
| No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311LR | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about SOUTH COAST CARRIERS INC
Is SOUTH COAST CARRIERS INC a broker or a carrier?
SOUTH COAST CARRIERS INC is a freight broker with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does SOUTH COAST CARRIERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC1155049: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about SOUTH COAST CARRIERS INC 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. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking SOUTH COAST CARRIERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3467810. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (281) 896-0801, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1155049, and ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Other companies using (281) 896-0801
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH COAST FREIGHT FORWARDERS INC High risk Carrier |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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