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SOUTHERN IONICS INC

579 COMMERCE STREET · West Point, MS 39773

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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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 Oct 23, 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 — 65 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 65 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 15 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 18 states over the past 24 months: TX (65), AL (22), LA (21), GA (19), MS (15), SC (12), VA (9), OH (8), MD (8), KY (6), TN (5), MO (3), +6 more. Home base: West Point, Mississippi.

Safety Record

27 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.19 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.11 9 Vehicle Maintenance 2.02 60 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 4

Inspection Summary

  • 203
    Total
  • 124
    Clean
  • 79
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 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 leak7× OOS×7 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
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× 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
  • 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.3× OOS×3 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 30

  • 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 secured3× 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
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× 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
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× 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
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× 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
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 8

  • 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 Packages2× SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMTVMNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Less than 50% of the required ID numbers are missing for each material.1× SW 5
  • 172.604A3-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Failing to ensure the emergency response telephone number is entered on the shipping paper as required.1× SW 3
  • 172.202A7-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list number and type of package as required.1× SW 3
  • 172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information1× SW 3
  • 172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information1× SW 3
  • 177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility1× SW 3
  • 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain2× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

  • 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

Hours of Service 12

  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 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
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× 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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