Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Lakewood Ranch, FL

SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC

3125 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD STE 104 · Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(941) 722-3326 Tap to call
  • MC #348892
  • USDOT #780051 USDOT Active
  • 1
    Power Unit
  • 1
    Driver
  • Carrier/shipper/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC is a Lakewood Ranch, FL freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Florida. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-348892 and their USDOT number is 780051.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/07/2025 · last updated Oct 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/07/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 75,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: FL (2), GA (2), NV (1), MD (1), KS (1), VA (1), NC (1). Home base: Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 13.33 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 3.88 4 Vehicle Maintenance 23.87 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 9
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 21 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45D-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC
3125 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD STE 104
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL 34211
Mailing Address
SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC
PO BOX 70
PALMETTO, FL 34220