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Generated Oct 9, 2026
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SOUTHERN TRAIL LLC
USDOT 3997985 · MC1501793 · EIN 92-0935967 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1869 E GRANT LINE RD UNIT D, TRACY, CA, 95304
(209) 607-6796 · GABRIEL AYALA
85
Low risk
Risk factors
14 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
134 / 150
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
422 / 1572
Crashes (24 mo)
14
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Hoxbridge Insurance Company, Inc. — $750K BIPD · policy HIC80821-581 · eff 02/15/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate7.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance922 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance360 pts
Unsafe Driving235 pts
Other85 pts
Driver Fitness55 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 145 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 84 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 7 | 84 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 78 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 2 | 71 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 64 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 52 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 45 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 3 | 45 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4 | 44 |
Most inspected states
CA357
NV29
CO11
UT10
OR8
WA4
AZ2
WY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.72 | 0.69 | ≈39–46% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.35 | 0.36 | ≈59–66% (near 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈12–16% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.01 | 0.01 | ≈0–7% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.56 | 1.62 | ≈17–21% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 7 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
False log / RODS 45% (6 OOS) · Log / ELD device 30% · Following / lane / reckless 18% (3 OOS)
• 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 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Merced County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Merced County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 66% · Speeding 30% · Other 4%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 93% (2 OOS) · English language 7%
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 34% · Brakes 33% (9 OOS) · Tires 14% (5 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 11 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: 52 inspections, 45 violations, 5 OOS, 27 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance18 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.9A-LSML ×4, 393.9A-LHLI ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 65 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.17).
2. Other12 viol · 1 OOS · 27%
392.2-SLLDL ×2, 392.2-SLL ×2, 390.21TB1-MC ×2
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance10 viol · 2 OOS · 22%
395.30B1-ELDDFR ×6, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 395.8K2-HOSP
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 85 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.262).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B1-ELDDFR ×6, 393.9A-LSML ×4, 393.9A-LHLI ×2, 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLDL ×2, 392.2-SLL ×2, 390.21TB1-MC ×2
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Crash record — 14 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 08/05/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 05/29/2026 | CORONA, CA | ✓ | ||
| 04/24/2026 | ORINDA, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/27/2026 | LIVERMORE, CA | ✓ | ||
| 02/27/2026 | LONE TREE, CO | ✓ | ||
| 10/11/2025 | SUNNYVALE, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/26/2025 | DIAMOND BAR, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/26/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 06/04/2025 | CASTROVILLE, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 52 vehicles seen in inspections
26 incomplete vehicle13 trailer13 truck
Company profile
Officer
GABRIEL AYALA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
8.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
150
Registered since
2022-12-13
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 124 carriers
Shares identifiers with 124 carriers (121 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC | 16130 | 21 VINs | strong |
| PACIFIC CHANNEL TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4017877 | 12 VINs | strong |
| GIBSON DISTRIBUTION LLC | 2974191 | 7 VINs | strong |
| ALTMAN SPECIALTY PLANTS LLC | 440672 | 3 VINs | strong |
| DS SERVICES OF AMERICA INC | 155682 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ROADPULSE LOGISTICS LLC | 3606390 | 3 VINs | strong |
| DOUBLE G FREIGHT LLC | 3585119 | officer | strong |
| GABRIEL AYALA | 2721472 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
10/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
8.9M mi reported (2025)
02/15/2026 — Insurance filed — Hoxbridge Insurance Company, Inc.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy HIC80821-581
02/15/2026 — Insurance replaced — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy LAN0000008-02
02/15/2025 — Insurance replaced — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy LAN0000008-01
03/06/2024 — Insurance replaced — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
BIPD/Primary · policy LAN0000008-01
03/06/2023 — Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Primary · policy FINFR10017077654-001
02/01/2023 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
12/13/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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