SOUTHERN IONICS INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026208 inspections · 20 violations (5 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
12
3× · sev 4
- 2177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1Hazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GH
5
1× · sev 5
- 3393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 4393.45B2-BHTDVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
4
1× · sev 4
- 5177.801-HMHCNPHazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain
2
1× · sev 2
- 6393.95A
No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
1
1×
- 7393.95F
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
1
1×
- 8393.75C
Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
1
1×
- 9393.78Vehicle Maintenance
Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
1
1× · sev 1
- 10393.75A31 OOS
Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- TX13
- VA4
- SC4
- AL3
- MS2
- WV1
- OH1
- GA1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Cullman County, AL
Medium impact16 of 82 violations in the last 12 months (20%) came from inspections in Cullman County, AL. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Cullman County, AL 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 13% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 22%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 9%
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 9%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 8%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 5%
- 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
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 21% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.7× · 24%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× · 10%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 5%
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× · 31%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 15%
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× · 2%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 24% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× · 11%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× · 10%
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit4× · 7%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× · 26%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× · 4%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× · 3%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 2%
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× · 6%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.45B2-B-AIR×3Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured · OOS
- 393.45B2-BHTD×2Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
- 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GH
- 172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information
- 172.604A3-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Failing to ensure the emergency response telephone number is entered on the shipping paper as required.
- Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
- Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
- 393.75CTire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak · OOS
- 393.95ANo/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA81 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 51 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
5
Tow-away
5
Injury
3
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi115 drivers
- Company officer
- WILLIAM S. WHITE
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 49109440
- Registered since
- 1989-02-09
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-01-29
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 86 trucks · 14 owned trailers · 86 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 416 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
60 events- 01/29/2026MCS-150 update filed
5.7M mi reported (2025)
- 04/29/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 04/29/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 06/21/2017MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 06/21/2017MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 05/24/2017Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy 051765330
- 05/19/2017Insurance filed — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP2011701
- 05/19/2017Insurance filed — ASPEN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy EXADWDL17
- 05/19/2012Insurance replaced — STONEWALL SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 4EX00114
- 05/19/2012Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP - 9439115
- 05/19/2009Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 480-70-64
- 06/20/2008Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA01696201
- 06/18/2008Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
CARGO · policy 55555
- 06/15/2008Insurance cancelled — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMD15375
- 05/27/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2008)
- 05/27/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/20/2008)
- 05/19/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/20/2008)
- 05/19/2008Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy D1538
- 05/19/2008Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
CARGO · policy 55555
- 05/19/2008Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 480-70-0564
- 05/01/2008Insurance replaced — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMD15375
- 01/22/2008Insurance replaced — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IMD10143
- 07/01/2007Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 499359
- 06/04/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2007)
- 06/04/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/29/2007)
- 11/17/2006Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 499359
- 07/01/2006Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 479540
- 06/05/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/03/2006)
- 06/05/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/03/2006)
- 02/24/2006Insurance cancelled — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 6AA 3244
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2007-05-16
- Last review
- 2022-03-17
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-01-29
- Reported mileage
- 5,705,980 mi (2025)
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