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SOUTHERN OIL TRANSPORT LLC

  • 857239
  • 2008 FRANKE COURT
    AUGUSTA, GA 30909-9103
  • 22
  • 12
  • 51

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 June 26, 2026

On-Road Performance
1.65 Not Public 0.01 7.67 0 Not Public 0
On-Road Performance Detail
4
3-4 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
37.5
Straight Carrier
Not Public
51
1
21-100 relevant driver inspections
41
26
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
51
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
51
0
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: 74

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLILC State/Local Laws - Improper lane change 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 1 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 1 0 4 Unsafe Driving
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured 1 1 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LSLMWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.11B-CSSRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11B-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.205C-WR Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. 2 2 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing 1 1 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.207A-STBW Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component 3 3 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.207A-STCB Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing 1 1 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 5 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 8 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48A-BIAD Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 6 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20 Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective 1 1 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.70B1I-CDPBFL-LT20 Coupling - Mounting plate or pivot bracket has 20% or less of the fasteners on either side missing/ineffective 1 0 3 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 5 5 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on 3 3 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination 4 4 0 Vehicle Maint.
172.516C6-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter 1 0 5 HM Compliance
177.823A-HMTVMMCNID HM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material 1 1 5 HM Compliance
178.340-10-HMP HM (Packaging) - MC 306/307/312 certification plate. 1 0 8 HM Compliance
178.346-1-HMP HM (Packaging) - DOT 406 general requirements. 1 0 2 HM Compliance

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 51

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
6/17/2026 SC0298004870 SC C412EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
6/16/2026 SC0365003466 SC C303EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
6/15/2026 SC0404001392 SC C412EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
6/9/2026 SC0336002731 SC C366EZ GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
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)  
5/27/2026 SC0380001868 SC C304EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
5/24/2026 SC0188006078 SC C604EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
5/15/2026 SC0241007199 SC C367EZ GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve 4  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
5/13/2026 SC0406000718 SC C414EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 4  
4/24/2026 SC0322003608 SC C601FG GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
3/10/2026 SC0404001132 SC C601FG GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLILC State/Local Laws - Improper lane change 5  
1/9/2026 SC0320003418 SC C414EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.207A-STBW Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
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)  
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
393.11A1-LCHL Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. 6  
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
12/18/2025 SC0389001249 SC C414EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.207A-STBW Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
12/4/2025 GA0136001490 GA C366EZ GA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative 6  
10/30/2025 SC0358002357 SC C675EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/17/2025 GA0291001611 GA C675EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/1/2025 GA1220001054 GA C367EZ GA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
9/26/2025 SC0321003125 SC C366EZ GA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
9/9/2025 SC0321003113 SC C846EN GA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
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)  
8/22/2025 SC0358002272 SC C366EZ GA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
8/19/2025 GA1255001205 GA C846EN GA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
8/12/2025 GA0136001259 GA C552DF GA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.205C-WR Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
8/7/2025 SC0149008139 SC C413EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
7/31/2025 US2024000051 US C303EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
7/24/2025 SC0380001210 SC C414EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/22/2025 GA1321000966 GA C846EN GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/15/2025 SC0243007203 SC C846EN GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely 5  
5/3/2025 GA1280000982 GA C552DF GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/17/2025 SC0121000074 SC C367EZ GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/16/2025 SC0241007150 SC C604EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.48A-BIAD Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 4  
393.70B1I-CDPBFL-LT20 Coupling - Mounting plate or pivot bracket has 20% or less of the fasteners on either side missing/ineffective 3  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
4/14/2025 SC0298004067 SC C413EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
178.346-1-HMP HM (Packaging) - DOT 406 general requirements. 2  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
4/7/2025 SC0233007058 SC C366EZ GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
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)  
393.11B-CSSRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 3  
393.11B-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 3  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.207A-STCB Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a 1  
3/28/2025 SC0340002052 SC C303EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
393.11A1-LSLMWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
392.9A2-C Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
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)  
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve 4  
393.205C-WR Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
3/19/2025 SC0381001062 SC C675EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.207A-STBW Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
2/25/2025 SC0336002145 SC C846EN GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
177.823A-HMTVMMCNID HM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1  
2/19/2025 SC0356002139 SC C413EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
2/14/2025 SC0321002712 SC C266EA GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/28/2025 SC0381000932 SC C303EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/15/2025 SC0121000052 SC C675EV SC TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/8/2025 SC0346002693 SC C552DF GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/8/2025 SC0243007097 SC C414EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20 Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
1/7/2025 SC0261004359 SC C552DF GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
12/3/2024 SC0345001846 SC C266EA GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
11/9/2024 SC0347002220 SC C414EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
11/2/2024 GA1289000454 GA C303EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
172.516C6-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red 5  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
9/19/2024 SCW325002184 SC C846EN GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 6  
9/18/2024 GA0393000025 GA C413EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
9/17/2024 SCM381000675 SC C414EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/28/2024 US1841000064 US C412EV GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
8/2/2024 SCC240008156 SC C266EA GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
8/1/2024 GA1421000402 GA C552DF GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
178.340-10-HMP HM (Packaging) - MC 306/307/312 certification plate. 8  
7/8/2024 GA1255000406 GA C846EN GA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 2  
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  

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

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Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

  • 6/8/2009 (Compliance Review)
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