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Carrier profile · USDOT 1041459 · Updated 07/25/2026

SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD

114 power unitsavg 12.5 yrLocal · 1 statesEDCOUCH, TX
CARRIER ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
114Power units
155 observed · MCS-150
147Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(956) 316-8980Email dispatchtommy@ssttex.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-25

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 24 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageMultiple injury crashes
Operating authority24 yr active
since 2002
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo21.3%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
9 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

114 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.5 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

24 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2002 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 24-yr authority, 21% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD safe to work with?

Is SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD safe to load? SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD (USDOT 1041459) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in EDCOUCH, TX, operating 114 power units and 105 drivers. Operating authority has been active 24 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 725 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 21.3% (below the 22.26% national average), with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-25.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-25
SSSOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD 94
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Frequently asked

What is SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD's USDOT number?

SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD's USDOT number is 1041459.

Is SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-25, SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD is active in the FMCSA register.

What is SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD's safety record?

SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD has a 21.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 725 roadside inspections, with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).

How big is SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD's fleet?

SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD operates 114 power units and 105 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD based?

SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD is based in EDCOUCH, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.