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SOUTHSTAR TRUCKING INC

  • 1335776
  • 14013 FM-529
    HOUSTON, TX 77041
  • 12
  • 12
  • 25

Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending September 25, 2026

On-Road Performance
0 Not Public 2.29 11.41 0 Not Public 0.25
On-Road Performance Detail
0
No Safety Event Grouping
9.3
Combination Carrier
Not Public
25
7
21-100 relevant driver inspections
21
17
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
25
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
25
1
21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 92

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.22H1 Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.22H2 Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.3A1-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.8A-ELD ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) 1 1 5 HOS Compliance
395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status 2 2 7 HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
391.41(a) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. 1 0 1 Driver Fitness
392.9(a) Failing to secure load 1 1 1 Vehicle Maint.
392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured 1 1 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.104(b) Damaged securement system/tiedowns 1 1 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.104(f)(3) Loose or unfastened tiedown 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.106(d) Insufficient aggregate working load limit 1 1 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 2 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 4 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11TU Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.130 No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement 2 2 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing 1 1 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.207F-SLAS Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes 1 0 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.209(d) Steering system components worn, welded, or missing 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-VAC Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.51 No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge 2 2 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 2 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(2) Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation 2 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 2 2 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 4 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75G-LOAD Weight carried exceeds tire load limit 1 1 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 5 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.81 Horn inoperative 2 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 6 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 4 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EENA Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 2 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 2 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1BL Brake system pressure loss 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 2 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 25

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
9/15/2026 TXV262585618 TX R707467 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/15/2026 NET498000848 NE R852156 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
6/30/2026 NET370003359 NE R852156 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
395.3A1-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time 7  
6/29/2026 TXV262397706 TX R808533 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance 1  
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 8  
5/12/2026 TXV262351880 TX R616570 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.75(a)(2) Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation 8  
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 4  
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
395.22H2 Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet 1  
395.22H1 Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual 1  
2/20/2026 TXV262228835 TX R616570 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.9(a) Failing to secure load (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
395.8A-ELD ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
2/18/2026 TXV262239892 TX R707467 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
2/12/2026 TX7CZB9DCG8O TX R808533 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
1/23/2026 TXV262144573 TX A559104 MS TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.11TU Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
393.130 No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
393.209(d) Steering system components worn, welded, or missing 6  
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.51 No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.81 Horn inoperative 3  
395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
1/23/2026 TXV262185325 TX A559104 MS TRUCK TRACTOR   2
1/22/2026 TXV262193321 TX A559104 MS TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.106(d) Insufficient aggregate working load limit (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
1/15/2026 TXV262180027 TX R655381 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 8  
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
11/5/2025 TXV252103150 TX R707467 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
9/30/2025 TXV252023693 TX R616570 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) 1  
7/24/2025 TXV251964435 TX R655381 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/2/2025 TXV251923766 TX R594680 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
393.11TU Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.51 No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 8  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
396.3A1BL Brake system pressure loss (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
6/11/2025 TXV251908742 TX R707467 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75G-LOAD Weight carried exceeds tire load limit (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
3/26/2025 NM2896P2DBKP NM R775086 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 4  
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 3  
3/7/2025 MS6613001674 MS R707467 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
2/24/2025 UT25KF001565 UT R617089 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45B2-B-VAC Brake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
393.207F-SLAS Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes 7  
393.11A1-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing 2  
393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. 6  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report 4  
395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. 1  
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.95A4-EENA Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled 2  
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 6  
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
12/19/2024 TXV241734413 TX R617089 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.11TU Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 3  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
12/5/2024 TX70XD9DKF10 TX R617089 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.104(f)(3) Loose or unfastened tiedown 3  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
393.130 No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
11/9/2024 TXV241657814 TX R707467 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/29/2024 TXV241674500 TX R654891 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.75(a)(2) Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.104(b) Damaged securement system/tiedowns (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
10/8/2024 TX6ZB99DCPMS TX R639499 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.81 Horn inoperative 3  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 6  
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 6  
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 8  
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing 2  
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp 6  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
391.41(a) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail 1  
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

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Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

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Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no 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.

  • 5/20/2025 (Non-Ratable Review)
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