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Carrier profile · USDOT 1465793 · MC-553714 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC
250 power unitsavg 5.3 yrNational · 29 statesGLADEWATER, TX88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-553714 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
250Power units
160 observed · MCS-150
212Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 20 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2006.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 557 inspections.
USDOT registration2020 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo17.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
14 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.3 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 1465793) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 31, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 17.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 403 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 269 vehicle-level and 402 driver-level — across 29 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 250 power units and 283 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 26, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 12, 2016 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number?
SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number is 1465793, and its motor carrier number is MC-553714.
Is SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?
SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC has a 17.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 557 roadside inspections, with 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC's fleet?
SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC operates 250 power units and 283 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC based?
SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC is based in GLADEWATER, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 29 states.
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