Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
3 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 4162168 · MC-1599588 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
SOUTHERN WAYS INC
3 power unitsavg 8 yrRegional · 7 statesYUBA CITY, CA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1599588 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.0Avg age (yr)
2005–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 17 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration22 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8 yr
Model years 2005–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
2 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2023 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SOUTHERN WAYS INC (USDOT 4162168) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 4, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 17 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 31, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHERN WAYS INC's USDOT number?
SOUTHERN WAYS INC's USDOT number is 4162168, and its motor carrier number is MC-1599588.
Is SOUTHERN WAYS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, SOUTHERN WAYS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHERN WAYS INC's safety record?
SOUTHERN WAYS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 17 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SOUTHERN WAYS INC's fleet?
SOUTHERN WAYS INC operates 3 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHERN WAYS INC based?
SOUTHERN WAYS INC is based in YUBA CITY, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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