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SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC

507 E FORT KING STREET · Ocala, FL 34471

Authorized: Property
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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 property 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 May 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

Operating Territory

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Home base   Based in Ocala, Florida. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 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
  • 5
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.33 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.57 10 Vehicle Maintenance 3.09 19 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 77
    Total
  • 41
    Clean
  • 36
    With violations

24-month window ending Apr 24, 2026

Violations Cited 37 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 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)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× 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-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-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× 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 violation3× 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
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× 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.

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