Southern Trail LLC
USDOT 3997985 · MC-1501793 · Tracy, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Southern Trail LLC is a company based in Tracy, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 134 power units and 150 drivers, which ranks it #192 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 427 times – about 3.2 inspections per power unit. 7.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% 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 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 14 tow-away), or 10.4 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.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Southern Trail LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3997985 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1501793 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1869 E Grant Line Rd Unit D, Tracy, CA 95304 |
| Phone | (209) 607-6796 |
| First registered | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3997985.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 72 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 62 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 117 | 0 |
- 1.12 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 8,920,500 miles reported for 2025 – about 66,571 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 150 CDL drivers; 150 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 California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Southern Trail LLC | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 7.1% | 18.8% | 13.6% | 62% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 17% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.4 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 133% higher than average |
| Inspections | 427 | 418 with a driver check, 322 with a vehicle check, 182 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Southern Trail LLC?
Southern Trail LLC is registered with USDOT number 3997985 and operating authority MC-1501793.
How many trucks does Southern Trail LLC have?
It reports 134 power units (62 tractors, 72 straight trucks) and 117 trailers, with 150 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 6, 2026).
Where is Southern Trail LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Tracy, California 95304.
What is the out-of-service rate of Southern Trail LLC?
Over 24 months, 7.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% 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.