SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
- 1041459
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22614 N FARM TO MARKET 88
EDCOUCH, TX 78538 - 114
- 105
- 548
Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending July 31, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
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Vehicle Maintenance
On-Road Performance
4.98
Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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This graph displays a carrier’s measure based on 24 months of on-road performance. Zero indicates the best performance. To see how the measure is calculated click here. To see how the measure relates to percentile click here. Expand for more information.
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| Feb 27 2026 | Mar 27 2026 | Apr 24 2026 | May 15 2026 | Jun 26 2026 | Jul 31 2026 | |
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| Measure | 6.08 | 5.87 | 5.75 | 5.68 | 5.35 | 4.98 |
| Measure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 659
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
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| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 47 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 35 | 4 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 33 | 33 | 8 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 28 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 24 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 20 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 20 | 7 | 6 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 16 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 14 | 0 | 3 |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 11 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(e) | Torsion bar cracked and/or broken | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.43(a) | No/improper tractor protection valve | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.95(b) | Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light). | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 393.100(a) | No or improper load securement | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.45PC | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.50(c) | No means to ensure operable check valve | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.65(f) | Improper fuel line protection | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75(b) | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75G-LOAD | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 393.24(c) | Improper Headlamp mounting | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.28 | Improper or no wiring protection as required | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.104(d) | Damaged dunnage, chocks, cradles, shoring bars, blocking and bracing | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.106(b) | Cargo not immobilized or secured | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.13(d)(2) | Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.203(a) | Cab door missing/broken | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(g) | No / defective air suspension exhaust control | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.45DCUV | Brake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47(b) | Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.51 | No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.53BMAN | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(a) | ABS required on all CMVs with hydraulic brakes manufactured after February 1999 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(2) | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60EWS | Windshield - Obstructed | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.67 | Fuel tank requirement violations | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.76 | Sleeper berth requirement violations | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.83(f) | Exhaust - Temporarily repaired by wrap or patches | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 396.3A1DSYE | Drive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.7A-UO | Unsafe Operations - Prohibited. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 511
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 2,745 | 1,031 | 5,139 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Vehicle Maintenance Acute/Critical Violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
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10/28/2025 (Compliance Review)
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*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.
Acute/Critical Violations cited within last 12 months from an investigation.
Carrier Registration
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As part of FMCSA’s IT modernization strategy, we are in the process of merging our data platforms to make it easier for you to find the information you need. During this transition, please refer to the links below for additional information about this carrier.
- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
- If you are a motor carrier looking for your Inspection Selection System (ISS) value, log in to the FMCSA Portal.
Enforcement Cases
(Six years as of 08/22/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )
No penalties found
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