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SOUTHERN IONICS INC

579 COMMERCE STREET · West Point, MS 39773

Authorized: Property
(662) 494-3055 Tap to call
  • MC #238945
  • USDOT #343455 USDOT Active
  • 86
    Power Units
  • 115
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SOUTHERN IONICS INC is a West Point, MS freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for property in the state of Mississippi. This company has 86 truck(s) in their fleet and 115 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-238945 and their USDOT number is 343455.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/29/2026 · last updated May 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/29/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,705,980 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 54 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 54 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 8 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 17 states over the past 24 months: TX (54), AL (24), LA (23), GA (22), MS (15), MD (9), KY (8), SC (8), OH (7), VA (6), TN (4), MO (3), +5 more. Home base: West Point, Mississippi.

Safety Record

24 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.44 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.16 10 Vehicle Maintenance 2.02 50 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 5

Inspection Summary

  • 192
    Total
  • 121
    Clean
  • 71
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 79 unique codes

Critical 22

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 178.345-5(d)DOT406/407/412 manhole securement1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 178.345-8D-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 rear-end protection.1× SW 8
  • 178.345-8(d)DOT406/407/412 rear end protection1× SW 8
  • 180.405(c)MC306/307/312 ring stiffeners1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 172.506(a)(1)Placards not affixed to vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit3× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 27

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak4× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel3× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 9

  • 172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"1× SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a hazard class are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Less than 50% of the required ID numbers are missing for each material.1× SW 5
  • 177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility1× SW 3
  • 172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information1× SW 3
  • 172.600(c)Offer or transport without emergency response information1× SW 3
  • 172.202(b)Basic description not in proper sequence1× SW 3
  • 172.202A7-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list number and type of package as required.1× SW 3
  • 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain1× SW 2

Driver Fitness 2

  • 383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× SW 5
  • 391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history1× SW 1

Hours of Service 13

  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× 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
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SOUTHERN IONICS INC
579 COMMERCE STREET
WEST POINT, MS 39773
Mailing Address
SOUTHERN IONICS INC
PO DRAWER 1217
WEST POINT, MS 39773

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