Southwest Traders Incorporated
USDOT 430314 · MC-238373 · Temecula, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Southwest Traders Incorporated is a corporation based in Temecula, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 85 power units and 181 drivers, which ranks it #352 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 245 times – about 2.9 inspections per power unit. 15.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% 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 (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 5.9 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, fresh produce, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Southwest Traders Incorporated |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 430314 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-238373 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 27565 Diaz Road, Temecula, CA 92590 |
| Phone | (951) 699-7800 |
| First registered | Dec 6, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 430314.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 79 | 0 |
| Trailers | 47 | 35 | 0 |
- 2.13 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 6,880,324 miles reported for 2024 – about 80,945 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 28% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 177 CDL drivers; 10 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 171 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 California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Southwest Traders Incorporat | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.2% | 20.5% | 13.6% | 26% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 75% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.9 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 24% higher than average |
| Inspections | 245 | 242 with a driver check, 184 with a vehicle check, 102 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 20, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Southwest Traders Incorporated?
Southwest Traders Incorporated is registered with USDOT number 430314 and operating authority MC-238373.
How many trucks does Southwest Traders Incorporated have?
It reports 85 power units (79 tractors, 6 straight trucks) and 82 trailers, with 181 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 18, 2025).
Where is Southwest Traders Incorporated located?
Its registered physical address is in Temecula, California 92590.
What is the out-of-service rate of Southwest Traders Incorporated?
Over 24 months, 15.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% 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.