DBA: SOUTHSHORE COMPANIES

SOUTHSHORE DISTRIBUTION LLC

DOT 670041 MC 214969 Active

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Authority

Broker, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
23 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 26.09% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 12.5% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
9 units

Drivers: 10

Trailers: 114 (114 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

233 HAWTHORNE AVE, ST JOSEPH, MI, 49085

Phone Number

(269) 983-2080

Mailing Address

233 HAWTHORNE AVE, ST JOSEPH, MI, 49085

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(269) 983-7307

Business Organization

LLC

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
36 yrs, 10 mo

Broker

Active
34 years

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2016-04-20 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2016-03-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-12-02 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2009-10-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2007-10-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2005-12-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2005-12-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1992-12-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1989-09-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC214969 2013-10-07

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2023-10-01 BIPD/Primary TRK 1127296 $750,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… - - ACTIVE
2016-04-22 Bond 101672011 N/A MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, I… - - ACTIVE
2016-04-19 TRUST FUND NONE $750,000 PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION… 2016-04-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-03-25 BIPD/Primary 4176A409 $750,000 THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. O… 2023-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-11-20 SURETY 1000774211 $750,000 AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNIT… 2013-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-09-30 SURETY 1000774211 $750,000 AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNIT… 2009-11-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-12-01 BIPD/Primary Y820-4176A409-TCT-02 $750,000 THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. O… 2016-04-27 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2002-09-30 SURETY B10003265 $750,000 AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMP… 2007-09-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
1991-09-30 SURETY TPI-03229664 $750,000 TIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO. 2002-09-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1989-06-25 BIPD/Primary 24FJ903710CAA $750,000 TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY… 2002-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

26.09%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

23 inspections · 6 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

12.5%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

8 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 23 Last inspection: Apr 28, 2026 Total crashes: 16

FMCSA Inspection Records (23 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Apr 28, 2026

HUGHB03507

5 viol.
Level 2 MI TRUK 11VJ813A...

Mar 26, 2026

9063000656

4 viol.
Level 3 IN INTERNATIO 3HSDZTZR...

Mar 6, 2026

9955000491

Level 2 IN INTERNATIO 3HSDZTZR...

Oct 23, 2025

5417000017

Level 3 IN INTERNATIO 3HSDZTZR...

Oct 1, 2025

8628000010

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDV...

Aug 18, 2025

5417009745

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 IN INTERNATIO 3HSDZTZR...

Jul 2, 2025

DETGT05259

2 viol.
Level 3 MI INTL 3HSDZTZR...

Jun 4, 2025

9196000174

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 4, 2025

HUGHB03029

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MI FRHT 3AKJHLDV...

Feb 13, 2025

5001040014

Level 3 IL FRT 3AKJHLDV...

Feb 13, 2025

7018009684

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHLDV...

Nov 14, 2024

9015005533

Level 2 IN INTERNATIO 3HSDZTZR...

Oct 17, 2024

4039440369

1 viol.
Level 3 IL FTL 3AKJHHDR...

Oct 3, 2024

9667000057

6 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDV...

Sep 9, 2024

LOEDP02821

1 viol.
Level 2 MI INTL 3HSDZTZR...
Total Inspections

23

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

23

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (16 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Nov 6, 2025

OH • OH0253213737

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jan 21, 2025

MI • MI0003409056

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 29, 2023

MI • MI0003009231

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 6, 2023

IN • IN0904344688

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 11, 2019

MI • MI0001908124

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 1, 2018

IN • IN0903141852

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 2, 2017

MI • MI0001183367

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 27, 2016

IN • IN0902806576

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 22, 2013

IN • IN0902107440

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 12, 2012

MI • MI0008245829

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 12, 2008

IN • IN0900840801

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 4, 2007

WI • WI0000054421

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 27, 2007

MI • MI0006710426

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 18, 2006

IN • IN0900536713

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jan 16, 2004

MI • MI0005663201

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

6

Total Crashes

16

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

18

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 4

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

23
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

9
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

9

1 owned

Trailers

114

114 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

10

CDL Drivers: 10
Interstate: 10
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

8

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 12.5%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 9
Interstate (<100 mi): 1
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Dry Bulk

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

LLC

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

9

Power Units

9

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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