Southern Counties Terminals
USDOT 20214 · MC-106054 · Los Angeles, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Southern Counties Terminals (dba Griley Air Freight) is a corporation based in Los Angeles, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 78 power units and 122 drivers, which ranks it #407 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 51 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 6.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.3 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, us mail.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Southern Counties Terminals |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Griley Air Freight |
| USDOT number | 20214 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-106054 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5341 West 104Th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90045 |
| Phone | (310) 863-1951 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 20214.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 74 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.56 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.6 trailers per tractor.
- 1,430,970 miles reported for 2024 – about 18,346 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 90 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 122 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Southern Counties Terminals | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 6.7% | 20.5% | 13.6% | 67% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.8% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.3 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 73% lower than average |
| Inspections | 51 | 51 with a driver check, 45 with a vehicle check, 31 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 15, 2006) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Southern Counties Terminals?
Southern Counties Terminals is registered with USDOT number 20214 and operating authority MC-106054.
How many trucks does Southern Counties Terminals have?
It reports 78 power units (45 tractors, 33 straight trucks) and 74 trailers, with 122 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 21, 2025).
Where is Southern Counties Terminals located?
Its registered physical address is in Los Angeles, California 90045.
What is the out-of-service rate of Southern Counties Terminals?
Over 24 months, 6.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.