Southern Lifting and Hoisting LLC
USDOT 3073572 · MC-113420 · Kilgore, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Southern Lifting and Hoisting LLC is a company based in Kilgore, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 144 power units and 157 drivers, which ranks it #262 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 83 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 23.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 2.8 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 general freight, building materials, machinery, large objects, oilfield equipment, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Southern Lifting and Hoisting LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3073572 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-113420 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2409 State Hwy 135 N, Kilgore, TX 75662 |
| Phone | (903) 981-0888 |
| First registered | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3073572.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 59 | 29 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 203 | 47 | 0 |
- 1.09 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 8,401,839 miles reported for 2025 – about 58,346 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 81% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 157 CDL drivers; 110 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 47 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 Lifting and Hoistin | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.8% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 26% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.4% | 2.6% | 3.5% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.8 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 38% lower than average |
| Inspections | 83 | 83 with a driver check, 63 with a vehicle check, 50 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Southern Lifting and Hoisting LLC?
Southern Lifting and Hoisting LLC is registered with USDOT number 3073572 and operating authority MC-113420.
How many trucks does Southern Lifting and Hoisting LLC have?
It reports 144 power units (56 tractors, 88 straight trucks) and 250 trailers, with 157 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 3, 2026).
Where is Southern Lifting and Hoisting LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Kilgore, Texas 75662.
What is the out-of-service rate of Southern Lifting and Hoisting LLC?
Over 24 months, 23.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% 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.