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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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SOUTHERN LIFTING AND HOISTING LLC
USDOT 3073572 · MC113420 · EIN 82-3537991 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2409 STATE HWY 135 N, KILGORE, TX, 75662
(903) 981-0888 · THOMAS IVY
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
144 / 157
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
83 / 458
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. — $1M BIPD · policy AU202000017608 · eff 01/31/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance359 pts
Unsafe Driving62 pts
Other30 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance24 pts
Driver Fitness13 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4 | 38 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 30 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.75G-LOAD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
TX45
OK20
KS10
MO3
NM2
LA1
CO1
IA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.09 | 0.09 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.25 | 0.25 | ≈31–38% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.15 | 0.15 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.79 | 2.81 | ≈32–36% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-09. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Loving County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Loving County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 92% · Other 8%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 92% · Log / ELD device 8%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 45% (7 OOS) · Tires 36% (8 OOS) · Load securement 9% (2 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 12 inspections, 13 violations, 3 OOS, 8 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 3 OOS · 54%
393.75G-LOAD ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LBL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.093).
2. Not in SMS3 viol · 23%
392.2W ×3
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Other2 viol · 15%
392.2-SLL, 393.95A
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2W ×3, 393.75G-LOAD ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2026 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 08/16/2025 | not in city, NM | 2 | ✓ | |
| 02/24/2025 | HENNESSEY, OK | ✓ | ||
| 11/06/2024 | ODESSA, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 51 vehicles seen in inspections
28 truck17 trailer3 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
THOMAS IVY
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
8.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
157
Registered since
2017-12-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC | 1465793 | 3 VINs | strong |
| SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC | 3114203 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/03/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
8.4M mi reported (2025)
01/31/2020 — Insurance filed — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AU202000017608
01/31/2020 — Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YTX000265-02
01/06/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/03/2020)
01/31/2019 — Insurance replaced — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YTX000265-01
01/12/2019 — Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YTX000265-00
12/17/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/11/2019)
08/15/2018 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/01/2017 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/3073572.