Southern Ionics INC Safety Record

DOT# 343455 · West Point, MS 39773 · 6624943055

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Southern Ionics INC (DOT# 343455) in West Point, Mississippi has 256 inspections on record and a 10.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

256 Inspections
10.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
86 Power Units

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 10.9%
Carrier: 10.9% (28 of 256) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.3%
Carrier: 2.3% (6 of 256) National: 6.4%
62% OOS rate better than 62% of carriers in Mississippi
32% crash rate better than 32% of carriers in Mississippi

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 18 states
Level 1: 76 (30%) Level 2: 162 (63%) Level 3: 18 (7%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 LA 1 0 0
03/23/2026 MD 2 0 0
03/19/2026 TX 1 0 0
03/18/2026 LA 3 0 0
03/16/2026 KY 2 0 0
03/15/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/27/2026 LA 2 0 0
02/26/2026 LA 3 0 0
02/26/2026 TN 2 1 0
02/24/2026 VA 1 0 0
2 injury crashes
26-JUN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
26-JUN-25 GA 0 1 0
20-JUN-25 VA 0 2 0
13-DEC-24 TX 0 0 0

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 MC238945
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Excess Aspen Specialty Insurance Company $4,000 05/19/2017
BIPD/Primary Great Divide Insurance Company $1,000 05/19/2017
CARGO National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa N/A 05/19/2008

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 86
Drivers 115
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 02/09/1989
MCS-150 Filed 20260129 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 5,705,980
Address 579 Commerce Street, West Point, MS 39773