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SOUTHERN TRANSPORT INC
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 average50.0% vs Virginia average 21.3%.
MC267242: Common carrier, Contract carrier active
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (804) 739-5240, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC267242 or MC267242.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC267242 | — | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA Policy 4223L848 · 34 | — | May 3, 2008 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC267242 | Primary | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy DRPVA102320 · 91X | $750,000 | May 3, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC267242 | Excess over $100,000 | GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY Policy XA-000215-02 · 91X | $900,000 | May 3, 2025 | 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 8 · Virginia avg 21.3%
3 of 13 · Virginia avg 6.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | MS | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 15, 2026 | WV | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Jul 10, 2026 | IA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 8, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 29, 2026 | ID | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | MI | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jan 8, 2026 | NC | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| May 5, 2025 | VA | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2025 | NM | 1 | 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 Virginia average covers 31,578 vehicle and 51,675 driver inspections of all Virginia-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
21 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 33 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 | Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 4 | 66.7% | 67.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 2 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 14.3% | 13.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958AELD | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Insufficient aggregate working load limit Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106D | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT132 | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39534A1ELDDFN | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLTRS | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Virginia column is the mix across all Virginia-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | Chesterfield, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | VA | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 499123 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC267242, MC267242 |
| Legal name | SOUTHERN TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 950 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 24, 2002) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 24, 1992 · 34 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsU.S. MailConstruction
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 SOUTHERN TRANSPORT INC
What does SOUTHERN TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC267242: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers). MC267242: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about SOUTHERN TRANSPORT 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.
What should I verify before booking SOUTHERN TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 499123. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (804) 739-5240, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC267242 or MC267242, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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