Southern Star Transport Ltd
USDOT 1041459 · Edcouch, Texas · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Southern Star Transport Ltd is a company based in Edcouch, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 114 power units and 105 drivers, which ranks it #337 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 639 times – about 5.6 inspections per power unit. 19.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 7.0 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are building materials, commodities dry bulk, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Southern Star Transport Ltd |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1041459 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 22614 N Farm to Market 88, Edcouch, TX 78538 |
| Phone | (956) 316-8980 |
| First registered | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1041459.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 35 | 77 | 0 |
| Trailers | 78 | 61 | 0 |
- 0.92 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 4,835,940 miles reported for 2024 – about 42,421 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 45% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 105 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Southern Star Transport Ltd | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 19.3% | 18.8% | 18.6% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 2.6% | 3.5% | 70% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.0 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 56% higher than average |
| Inspections | 639 | 639 with a driver check, 600 with a vehicle check, 655 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Southern Star Transport Ltd?
Southern Star Transport Ltd is registered with USDOT number 1041459.
How many trucks does Southern Star Transport Ltd have?
It reports 114 power units (112 tractors, 2 straight trucks) and 139 trailers, with 105 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 2, 2025).
Where is Southern Star Transport Ltd located?
Its registered physical address is in Edcouch, Texas 78538.
What is the out-of-service rate of Southern Star Transport Ltd?
Over 24 months, 19.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.