SOUTHERN AUTO TRANSPORT SERVICES INC

DOT 780051 MC 348892 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier

Active
Safety
12 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 66.67% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 66.67% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
1 units

Drivers: 1

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

3125 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD STE 104, LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL, 34211

Phone Number

(941) 722-3326

Mailing Address

PO BOX 70, PALMETTO, FL, 34220

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
27 yrs, 7 mo

Contract Carrier

—
—

Broker

Active
16 yrs, 11 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-07-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-06-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-10-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2022-05-10 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2022-02-23 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2020-01-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2014-05-27 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2014-04-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2013-12-09 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2013-06-24 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2013-06-24 REVOKED HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2013-03-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-12-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-02-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-12-27 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2011-12-27 REVOKED HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2011-12-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-12-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-09-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2009-12-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC348892 2022-02-23
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC348892 2020-01-07
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC348892 2014-05-27
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC348892 2013-12-09
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC348892 2013-06-24
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC348892 2011-12-27

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: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
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
2025-07-30 BIPD/Primary CA950235881 $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURAN… - - ACTIVE
2022-04-22 Bond 1138270 N/A LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2025-06-10 BIPD/Primary CA950235881 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURAN… 2025-07-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-10-18 BIPD/Primary CA950235881 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURAN… 2025-06-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2019-10-31 CARGO SC19110813 $750,000 PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-10-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-10-31 CARGO SC18102149 $750,000 PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-10-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-08-31 BIPD/Primary CA 8107752 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSU… 2020-01-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-10-31 CARGO SC1610543 $750,000 PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-10-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-10-31 CARGO SC1610543 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2017-10-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-08-01 BIPD/Primary CA 3870648 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE… 2018-08-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-03-27 BIPD/Primary CA 1458814 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE… 2014-05-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-01-01 SURETY 1087304 $750,000 LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-02-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-03-27 BIPD/Primary 74TRS021790 $750,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF… 2013-06-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-03-27 CARGO SMC-6021697-01 $750,000 MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMP… 2013-06-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-12-27 BIPD/Primary TWP DY00794 11 $750,000 CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANC… 2013-03-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-01-30 CARGO TWP DY00794 11 $750,000 CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANC… 2012-03-09 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2011-12-27 BIPD/Primary TWP DY00794 11 $750,000 CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANC… 2012-12-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-09-10 SURETY MC348892 $750,000 AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANC… 2014-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-12-28 BIPD/Primary CTP355906 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2011-12-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-12-07 BIPD/Primary 1021MT006022-0 $750,000 MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2010-12-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-12-07 CARGO 3217421492 $750,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2011-01-06 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

66.67%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

12 inspections · 8 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

66.67%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

6 inspections · 4 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 12 Last inspection: Jun 6, 2026 Total crashes: 14

FMCSA Inspection Records (12 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 6, 2026

3274C00191

7 viol. 3 OOS
Level 2 MD INTERNATIO 3HSDJAPR...

May 8, 2026

3227000919

20 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 FL INTERNATIO 3HSDJAPR...

May 8, 2026

3227000919

20 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 FL INTERNATIO 3HSDJAPR...

Dec 16, 2025

1301001208

1 viol.
Level 3 GA INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Nov 13, 2025

2594002639

Level 3 FL INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Sep 3, 2025

HP93514311

1 viol.
Level 2 KS INTL 3HSDZAPR...

May 27, 2025

1421000896

2 viol.
Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 17, 2025

7760000612

2 viol.
Level 3 VA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Mar 14, 2025

0006738614

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NC FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Aug 1, 2024

U667600569

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 MT INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 18, 2024

CV43725479

1 viol.
Level 3 KY FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Aug 11, 2023

PDCM000490

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 WY IHC 3HSDZAPR...
Total Inspections

12

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

12

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (14 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.

Dec 28, 2022

AR • AR2022581361

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 24, 2021

NJ • NJ0021176958

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 4, 2020

TX • TX5UG8HQE19Y

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 25, 2014

NY • NYSP18047280

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 23, 2014

ND • ND0000301182

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 4, 2011

NC • NC0103092240

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 22, 2011

NJ • NJ0011012992

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 13, 2010

SC • SC010106916B

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 22, 2010

WA • WA0003143130

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 7, 2009

DE • DE0609049517

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 2, 2009

FL • FL7743703809

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Sep 5, 2008

GA • GA8367054901

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Oct 23, 2007

VA • VA0000124586

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 27, 2006

FL • FL7372339106

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

8

Total Crashes

14

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

26

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 2

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 17
OOS: 5

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

12
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

1
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

1

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

1

CDL Drivers: 1
Interstate: 1
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

6

Out of Service: 4
OOS Rate: 66.67%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 1
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Household Goods Motor Vehicles

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

1

Power Units

1

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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