Southern Aviation Transport INC Safety Record
DOT# 3169682 · Ocala, FL 34471 · 8887566951
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Southern Aviation Transport INC (DOT# 3169682) in Ocala, Florida has 105 inspections on record with 106 violations and a 21.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 106 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.
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/10/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 01/29/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 01/19/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 01/18/2026 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 01/08/2026 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/16/2025 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 11/22/2025 | OK | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-SEP-25 | WA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-JUN-25 | MD | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15-JUL-25 | AR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-MAY-25 | AR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-AUG-25 | OR | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 08-JUL-25 | TN | 0 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | American Alternative Insurance Corporation | $1,000 |
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.