Southwest Freight INC Safety Record

DOT# 2861531 · Lehi, UT 84043 · 6268903322

C

Average safety record — scored 44/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/23/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 44/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Southwest Freight INC (DOT# 2861531) in Lehi, Utah has 201 inspections on record with 540 violations and a 46.8% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

201 Inspections
46.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
20 Power 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 Rate 46.8%
Carrier: 46.8% (94 of 201) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 7.0%
Carrier: 7.0% (14 of 201) National: 6.4%
26% OOS rate better than 26% of carriers in Utah
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Utah

Violation Categories · 540 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.

540 total violations across 201 inspections
110 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
380
Unsafe Driving
76
Hours of Service
74
Driver Fitness
8
Other
2

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.

Inspected across 11 states
Level 1: 45 (22%) Level 2: 104 (52%) Level 3: 50 (25%) Level 4: 2 (1%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/23/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/16/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/06/2026 CA 2 1 1
03/06/2026 LA 2 1 0
03/05/2026 CO 3 0 0
02/28/2026 AZ 2 0 0
02/24/2026 NM 3 0 0
02/23/2026 UT 1 4 0
02/18/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/18/2026 AZ 2 0 0

Authority & Insurance

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 Number MC958845
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Southlake Specialty Insurance Company $750 03/09/2026

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.

Power Units 20
Drivers 22
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 03/04/2016
MCS-150 Filed 20260317 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,249,160
Address 480 W 2100 N, Lehi, UT 84043

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Resources

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