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Carrier profile · USDOT 3704730 · Updated 06/13/2026

SOUTH DRILLING INC

2 power unitsavg 10.8 yrMulti-region · 9 statesBUCKLIN, MO
CARRIER ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.8Avg age (yr)
2000–2024 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority4 yr active
since 2021
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo77.8%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.8 yr

Model years 2000–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

4 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 4-yr authority, 78% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is SOUTH DRILLING INC safe to work with?

Is SOUTH DRILLING INC safe to load? SOUTH DRILLING INC (USDOT 3704730) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in BUCKLIN, MO, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 4 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 15 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 77.8% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is SOUTH DRILLING INC's USDOT number?

SOUTH DRILLING INC's USDOT number is 3704730.

Is SOUTH DRILLING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, SOUTH DRILLING INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is SOUTH DRILLING INC's safety record?

SOUTH DRILLING INC has a 77.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 15 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is SOUTH DRILLING INC's fleet?

SOUTH DRILLING INC operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SOUTH DRILLING INC based?

SOUTH DRILLING INC is based in BUCKLIN, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.

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