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Freight Carrier · Ocala, FL

SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC

Name: SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC
Address: 507 E FORT KING STREET, OCALA, FL, 34471, US
Telephone: (888) 756-6951

507 E FORT KING STREET · Ocala, FL 34471

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #11946
USDOT #3169682 USDOT Active

50
Power Units
67
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC is a Ocala, FL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Florida. This company has 50 truck(s) in their fleet and 67 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-11946 and their USDOT number is 3169682.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/05/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/05/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 5,274,157 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 17.8% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
0
Injury
6
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.74 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.54 10 Vehicle Maintenance 2.72 19 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

78
Total
40
Clean
38
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 38 unique codes

Critical 9

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× SW 8
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209D-STGBLSteering - Gear box mounting bolt loose1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 6

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS3× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 7

392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
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-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 16

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.104F4-CCargo - No edge protection for tiedowns1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC
507 E FORT KING STREET
OCALA, FL 34471

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 38 unique codes

Critical 9

Hours of Service 6

Unsafe Driving 7

Vehicle Maintenance 16

Locations

Location on Map

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