Southland Transportation Company
USDOT 311711 · MC-199727 · Boonville, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Southland Transportation Company (dba Southland Transportation) is a corporation based in Boonville, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 188 power units and 190 drivers, which ranks it #39 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 385 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 18.9% 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 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 11 tow-away), or 5.9 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Southland Transportation Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Southland Transportation |
| USDOT number | 311711 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-199727 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 112 River Road, Boonville, NC 27011 |
| Phone | (336) 367-4767 |
| First registered | Mar 23, 1988 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 311711.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 188 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 797 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.01 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 18,565,681 miles reported for 2025 – about 98,754 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 190 CDL drivers; 190 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 North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Southland Transportation Com | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.9% | 18.8% | 13.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 70% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 30% higher than average |
| Inspections | 385 | 385 with a driver check, 169 with a vehicle check, 123 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 3, 2000) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Southland Transportation Company?
Southland Transportation Company is registered with USDOT number 311711 and operating authority MC-199727.
How many trucks does Southland Transportation Company have?
It reports 188 power units (188 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 797 trailers, with 190 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 26, 2026).
Where is Southland Transportation Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Boonville, North Carolina 27011.
What is the out-of-service rate of Southland Transportation Company?
Over 24 months, 18.9% 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.