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SOUTHERN IONICS INC

579 COMMERCE STREET · West Point, MS 39773

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  • 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: 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 Aug 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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 — 64 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 64 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 14 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 18 states over the past 24 months: TX (64), LA (22), GA (20), AL (20), MS (14), SC (11), MD (10), OH (8), VA (7), KY (6), TN (5), MO (3), +6 more. Home base: West Point, Mississippi.

Safety Record

25 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.35 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.11 9 Vehicle Maintenance 1.98 55 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.1 5

Inspection Summary

  • 199
    Total
  • 126
    Clean
  • 73
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 76 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 ATIS6× OOS×6 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
  • 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
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× 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 Unit4× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× 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 28

  • 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
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× 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
  • 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
  • 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report1× 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
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel3× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

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

Hazardous Materials 6

  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) 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
  • 172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information1× SW 3
  • 177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility1× 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

Hours of Service 12

  • 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
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.22(b)(2)(ii)Motor carrier failed to include required user identification data in ELD account1× 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
  • 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.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.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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