According to FMCSA records, Southern Trucking (DOT# 79183) in Meridian, Mississippi has 286 inspections on record with 288 violations and a 9.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 16 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
286Inspections
9.8%Vehicle OOS Rate
16Crashes
269Power 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 Rate9.8%
Carrier: 9.8% (28 of 286)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate5.6%
Carrier: 5.6% (16 of 286)National: 6.4%
64%OOS rate better than 64% of carriers in Mississippi
29%crash rate better than 29% of carriers in Mississippi
Violation Categories · 288 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.
288total violations across 286 inspections
44violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
138
Unsafe Driving
98
Hours of Service
14
Driver Fitness
23
Other
15
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 NumberMC781961
Common AuthorityN
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityActive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondOn File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America
$750
11/01/2016
SURETY
Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America
N/A
10/11/2017
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.