Sun Belt Transportation Inc
USDOT 238567 · MC-170510 · Brownsville, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Sun Belt Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 77 power units and 71 drivers, which ranks it #526 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 411 times – about 5.3 inspections per power unit. 15.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 1 fatality, 4 tow-away), or 5.2 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Sun Belt Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 238567 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-170510 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 8100 Padre Island Hwy, Brownsville, TX 78521 |
| Phone | (956) 831-4282 |
| First registered | Oct 4, 1983 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 238567.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 77 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 101 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.92 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 71 CDL drivers; 70 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 1 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 Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Sun Belt Transportation Inc | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.1% | 20.5% | 18.6% | 26% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.0% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 71% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.2 | 4.8 | 3.9 | about average |
| Inspections | 411 | 411 with a driver check, 285 with a vehicle check, 259 BASIC violations recorded, 10 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 19, 2013) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Sun Belt Transportation Inc?
Sun Belt Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 238567 and operating authority MC-170510.
How many trucks does Sun Belt Transportation Inc have?
It reports 77 power units (77 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 101 trailers, with 71 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 20, 2026).
Where is Sun Belt Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Brownsville, Texas 78521.
What is the out-of-service rate of Sun Belt Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 15.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% 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.