Southern Oil Transport LLC Safety Record

DOT# 857239 · Augusta, GA 30909-9103 · 7067338135

B

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/10/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Southern Oil Transport LLC (DOT# 857239) in Augusta, Georgia has 80 inspections on record with 140 violations and a 45.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

80 Inspections
45.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
22 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 45.0%
Carrier: 45.0% (36 of 80) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.5%
Carrier: 2.5% (2 of 80) National: 6.4%
18% OOS rate better than 18% of carriers in Georgia
35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Georgia

Violation Categories · 140 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.

140 total violations across 80 inspections
38 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (27%)
Vehicle Maintenance
100
Unsafe Driving
19
Hours of Service
10
Driver Fitness
3
Hazardous Materials
8

Inspection History · 80 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 3 states: GA, SC, US
Level 1: 16 (20%) Level 2: 52 (65%) Level 3: 12 (15%)
3 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/10/2026 SC 3 0 0
01/09/2026 SC 2 3 0
12/18/2025 SC 2 2 0
12/04/2025 GA 2 1 0
10/30/2025 SC 2 0 0
10/17/2025 GA 2 0 0
10/01/2025 GA 2 0 0
09/26/2025 SC 2 0 0
09/09/2025 SC 2 1 0
08/22/2025 SC 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 MC380379
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp $1,000 04/24/2019

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 22
Drivers 12
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 02/23/2000
MCS-150 Filed 20250814 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 750,000
Address 2008 Franke Court, Augusta, GA 30909-9103

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Resources

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