Southern Trail LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3997985 · Tracy, CA 95304 · 2096076796

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/27/2026

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 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Southern Trail LLC (DOT# 3997985) in Tracy, California has 534 inspections on record with 287 violations and a 5.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 13 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

534 Inspections
5.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
13 Crashes
128 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 5.6%
Carrier: 5.6% (30 of 534) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.4%
Carrier: 2.4% (13 of 534) National: 6.4%
68% OOS rate better than 68% of carriers in California
15% crash rate better than 15% of carriers in California

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.

287 total violations across 534 inspections
43 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
119
Unsafe Driving
77
Hours of Service
63
Driver Fitness
7
Controlled Substances
1
Other
20

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 9 states
Level 1: 292 (55%) Level 2: 112 (21%) Level 3: 127 (24%) Level 5: 3 (1%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/27/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/24/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/21/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/20/2026 CA 2 0 0
03/19/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/19/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/19/2026 NV 3 0 0
03/18/2026 CA 1 0 0
03/17/2026 NV 1 0 0
03/14/2026 CA 2 0 0
6 injury crashes
29-APR-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-APR-25 CA 0 0 0
26-JUL-25 CA 0 0 0
26-JUL-24 CA 0 0 0
26-AUG-25 CA 0 1 0
26-APR-24 NV 0 0 0
17-AUG-24 CA 0 0 0
13-FEB-25 CA 0 0 0
12-JUN-24 CA 0 1 0
11-OCT-25 CA 0 1 0
09-JAN-25 CA 0 1 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 MC1501793
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 Hoxbridge Insurance Company INC $750 02/15/2026

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 128
Drivers 150
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 12/13/2022
MCS-150 Filed 20260319 2
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 8,920,500
Address 1869 E Grant Line Rd Unit D, Tracy, CA 95304