Southern Ionics Inc
USDOT 343455 · MC-238945 · West Point, Mississippi · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Southern Ionics Inc is a corporation based in West Point, Mississippi, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 86 power units and 115 drivers, which ranks it #45 by fleet size among 85 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Mississippi. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 203 times – about 2.4 inspections per power unit. 15.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.5% 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 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 5.8 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, liquids / gases, chemicals, commodities dry bulk.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Southern Ionics Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 343455 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-238945 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 579 Commerce Street, West Point, MS 39773 |
| Phone | (662) 494-3055 |
| First registered | Feb 9, 1989 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 343455.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 86 | 0 |
| Trailers | 14 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.34 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 0.2 trailers per tractor.
- 5,705,980 miles reported for 2025 – about 66,349 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 14% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 115 CDL drivers; 115 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Mississippi carriers with 50+ units (85).
| Measure | Southern Ionics Inc | Same size, US | MS average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.0% | 20.5% | 20.2% | 27% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 26% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.8 | 4.8 | 6.7 | 22% higher than average |
| Inspections | 203 | 203 with a driver check, 187 with a vehicle check, 127 BASIC violations recorded, 165 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 16, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Southern Ionics Inc?
Southern Ionics Inc is registered with USDOT number 343455 and operating authority MC-238945.
How many trucks does Southern Ionics Inc have?
It reports 86 power units (86 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 14 trailers, with 115 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 29, 2026).
Where is Southern Ionics Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in West Point, Mississippi 39773.
What is the out-of-service rate of Southern Ionics Inc?
Over 24 months, 15.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.5% 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.