Southern Transport LLC
USDOT 1465793 · MC-553714 · Gladewater, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Southern Transport LLC is a company based in Gladewater, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 250 power units and 283 drivers, which ranks it #132 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 427 times – about 1.7 inspections per power unit. 18.5% of vehicle inspections and 4.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 0 fatalities, 16 tow-away), or 7.2 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, chemicals, commodities dry bulk.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Southern Transport LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1465793 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-553714 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 24291 Fm 1252, Gladewater, TX 75647 |
| Phone | (903) 986-8900 |
| First registered | Feb 22, 2006 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1465793.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 20 | 34 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 181 | 15 | 0 |
| Trailers | 439 | 35 | 0 |
- 1.13 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 9,286,517 miles reported for 2025 – about 37,146 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 88% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 283 CDL drivers; 283 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Southern Transport LLC | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.5% | 18.3% | 18.6% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.5% | 2.0% | 3.5% | 121% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 73% higher than average |
| Inspections | 427 | 426 with a driver check, 287 with a vehicle check, 267 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 12, 2016) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Elkins Truck Lines LLC USDOT 2356627 | Waskom | 121 | 136 | 150 | 30.6% | 18 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Southern Transport LLC?
Southern Transport LLC is registered with USDOT number 1465793 and operating authority MC-553714.
How many trucks does Southern Transport LLC have?
It reports 250 power units (196 tractors, 54 straight trucks) and 474 trailers, with 283 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 26, 2026).
Where is Southern Transport LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Gladewater, Texas 75647.
What is the out-of-service rate of Southern Transport LLC?
Over 24 months, 18.5% of vehicle inspections and 4.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.