HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/779515-southwind-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 16:14 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
Southwind Transportation Inc
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record. Safety record: SAFER.
- Call back on the number on file, (863) 425-0555, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC348759.
- 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) | MC348759 | Primary | Harco National Insurance Company Policy GAT0003295 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 20, 2024 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 3 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC348759 | Spinnaker Insurance Company Policy SHD-84229222 | Aug 14, 2024 | Replaced |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC348759 | Spinnaker Insurance Company Policy SHD-84229222 | Nov 20, 2023 | Cancelled at term end |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC348759 | Spinnaker Insurance Company Policy SHD-84229222 | Nov 20, 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: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
2 of 11 · Florida avg 26.0%
2 of 18 · Florida avg 10.2%
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 11 states and provinces, 24 months
- MS 3 16.7%
- GA 3 16.7%
- FL 3 16.7%
- AL 2 11.1%
- KY 1 5.6%
- MO 1 5.6%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 9
9 tractors
Freightliner 7Volvo 2International 1
13 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 9
9 semi-trailers
Utility 12
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Schreiber 2Spice World 1Saddle Creek Logistics 1US PL King William 1Lyons Magnus East 1Land O Lakes 1Miceli Dairy Products 1Flavor 1ST Growers & Packers LLC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 27, 2026 | FL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | AL | 2 | 3 | No |
| Nov 30, 2025 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 21, 2025 | FL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2025 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2025 | MN | 1 | 3 | No |
| Oct 1, 2025 | IN | 3 | 9 | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2025 | AL | 2 | 12 | Yes |
| Aug 4, 2025 | LA | 3 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 Florida average covers 69,887 vehicle and 132,275 driver inspections of all Florida-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
34 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 44 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 2 | 55.9% | 61.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 2 | 35.3% | 20.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 8.8% | 11.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDOOS | 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 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 1 | 1 |
| Wheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205AWRBH | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 1 | 0 |
| False report of drivers record of duty status False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E | 1 | 0 |
| HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PCOOS | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39532BELDDFR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Florida column is the mix across all Florida-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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2024 | GA | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 779515 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC348759 |
| Legal name | SOUTHWIND TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 13 |
| Annual mileage | 789,196 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 25, 2019) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 3, 1998 · 27 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 1, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @southwindtransportation.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 10 |
| Trailers | 17 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
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 Southwind Transportation Inc
What does Southwind Transportation Inc's operating authority allow?
MC348759: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about Southwind Transportation 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 Southwind Transportation Inc?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 779515. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (863) 425-0555, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC348759, 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 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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