Freight Carrier · Miami Lakes, FL

SOUTHERN CARGO INC

5881 NW 151ST ST SUITE 104 · Miami Lakes, FL 33014

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(786) 281-4732 Tap to call
  • MC #908187
  • USDOT #2589450 USDOT Active
  • 15
    Power Units
  • 15
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SOUTHERN CARGO INC is a Miami Lakes, FL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Florida. This company has 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-908187 and their USDOT number is 2589450.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/12/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/12/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,206,270 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 16 states over the past 24 months: AL (7), IA (5), FL (3), MS (3), TN (3), AR (2), LA (2), SD (2), CA (1), OK (1), NE (1), IL (1), +4 more. Home base: Miami Lakes, Florida.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.14 4 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 1.49 10 Vehicle Maintenance 5.77 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 35
    Total
  • 19
    Clean
  • 16
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 21 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 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 official SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 5

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
SOUTHERN CARGO INC
5881 NW 151ST ST SUITE 104
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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