According to FMCSA records, Southern Mail Service INC (DOT# 172954) in Conroe, Texas has 254 inspections on record with 161 violations and a 10.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 32 crashes, including 3 fatal. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
254Inspections
10.6%Vehicle OOS Rate
32Crashes
394Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate10.6%
Carrier: 10.6% (27 of 254)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.8%
Carrier: 0.8% (2 of 254)National: 6.4%
80%OOS rate better than 80% of carriers in Texas
21%crash rate better than 21% of carriers in Texas
Violation Categories · 161 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
161total violations across 254 inspections
31violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
97
Unsafe Driving
48
Hours of Service
13
Driver Fitness
2
Other
1
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC1535071
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityN
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Great West Casualty Co.
$1,000
03/28/2023
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.