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Freight Carrier · Gladewater, TX

SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC

Name: SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC
Address: 24291 FM 1252, GLADEWATER, TX, 75647, US
Telephone: (903) 986-8900

24291 FM 1252 · Gladewater, TX 75647

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #553714
USDOT #1465793 USDOT Active

250
Power Units
283
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC is a Gladewater, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 250 truck(s) in their fleet and 283 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-553714 and their USDOT number is 1465793.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/26/2026 · last updated Sep 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/26/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 9,286,517 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Machinery, Large Objects
Oilfield Equipment

Safety Record

73 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
10
Injury
8
Tow
18
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.61 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.16 53 Vehicle Maintenance 2.62 90 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 7

Inspection Summary

427
Total
290
Clean
137
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 127 unique codes

Critical 48

392.15Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak9× OOS×9 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 CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a valid CDL: No double- or triple-trailer endorsement1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× 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:3× OOS×2 SW 7
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance2× OOS×2 SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status3× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.7× OOS×7 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal5× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)3× OOS×3 SW 5
395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status2× OOS×2 SW 5
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly4× OOS×3 SW 4
393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.106(d)Insufficient aggregate working load limit2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo2× OOS×2 SW 3
396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp9× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection2× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-VBFVan/OT Trailers - Broken floor with protruding freight and sagging crossmembers1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5A-HNLOWHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured3× OOS×3 SW 1
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.2× OOS×2 SW 1
392.9(a)Failing to secure load1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.104(d)Damaged dunnage, chocks, cradles, shoring bars, blocking and bracing1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.87(a)Warning flag required on projecting load1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 19

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain8× SW 7
395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes7× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS7× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time5× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes3× SW 7
395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current6× SW 5
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD4× SW 5
395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× 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
395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× 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, other3× SW 5
392.71(a)Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 53

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit3× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection7× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× 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
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× 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
393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× SW 3
393.76A-SBSleeper Berth - Does not meet dimensional requirements1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× 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
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored4× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns2× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.87(b)Improper warning flag placement1× 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
383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC
24291 FM 1252
GLADEWATER, TX 75647

Mailing Address

SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC
PO BOX 1550
KILGORE, TX 75663

Location on Map

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SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 127 unique codes

Critical 48

Hours of Service 19

Unsafe Driving 5

Vehicle Maintenance 53

Driver Fitness 2

Locations

Location on Map

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Same legal or DBA name 6

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