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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 548304 · MC270785 · EIN 57-0989604 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1789 GARDNER, HOLLY HILL, SC, 29059
(803) 496-1800 · BRIAN LEMON
70
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 30.6% — above the 22% national average12 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
137 / 115
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
188 / 1340
Crashes (24 mo)
12
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy TRK 1060829 · eff 03/01/2018
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance944 pts
Unsafe Driving294 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance140 pts
Other83 pts
Not in SMS26 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 80 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 70 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 60 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 54 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 51 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 46 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 36 |
Most inspected states
SC75
TX35
AL21
GA12
NC12
FL9
TN6
WV6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.75 | 1.73 | ≈25–32% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.31 | 0.33 | ≈55–62% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.87 | 6.63 | ≈80–84% (over 80) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-25 · 3 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 48% (8 OOS) · Brakes 20% (8 OOS) · Tires 15% (8 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 40 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Dorchester County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Dorchester County, SC 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 39% · Speeding 36% · Phone / texting 17%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 45% · False log / RODS 37% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 18 inspections, 34 violations, 3 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance19 viol · 2 OOS · 56%
393.45D-B ×2, 393.11A1-CSLRR ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2
✓ 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
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.153).
2. Other7 viol · 21%
395.8A ×3, 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
3. Unsafe Driving6 viol · 18%
392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.2-SLLCP, 392.2-SLLSWZ
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 38 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.313).
Repeat offenders: 395.8A ×3, 393.45D-B ×2, 393.11A1-CSLRR ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2
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Crash record — 12 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2026 | HAMPTON, VA | ✓ | ||
| 06/02/2026 | RURAL, LA | ✓ | ||
| 05/05/2026 | LA PORTE, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/28/2026 | OXFORD, AL | 1 | ||
| 12/18/2025 | FORT MILL, SC | 4 | ✓ | |
| 11/08/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 09/25/2025 | SANTEE, SC | ✓ | ||
| 09/24/2025 | PRINCETON, WV | 2 | ✓ | |
| 07/31/2025 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 05/07/2025 | BOWMAN, SC | ✓ |
Equipment — 83 vehicles seen in inspections
43 truck37 trailer2 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
BRIAN LEMON
Annual mileage
9.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
115
Registered since
1994-01-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 8 carriers
Shares identifiers with 8 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| R O HARRELL INC | 84324 | 10 VINs | strong |
| TITAN TRANSPORT LLC | 1053464 | 3 VINs | strong |
| INVERTIGO VIDEO LLC | 2801378 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/24/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
9.3M mi reported (2024)
12/29/2018 — Insurance cancelled — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO
CARGO · policy QT-660-2877C707-PHX-08
05/26/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP-4900060 03
04/30/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/03/2018)
03/01/2018 — Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TRK 1060829
03/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP-4900060 03
03/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072549
02/03/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/01/2016)
04/04/2015 — Insurance cancelled — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100126301
03/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy VEX 4900060-00
03/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072549
11/01/2012 — Insurance cancelled — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9880792 01
10/05/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/02/2012)
11/30/2011 — Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 66HX111532
11/01/2011 — Insurance cancelled — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9880468 01
10/05/2011 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2011)
11/01/2010 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9880125 01
10/05/2010 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/01/2010)
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/548304.