Southland Express Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Sandy Hook, MS.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 26 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 26 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 84% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 70% | 90% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 51% | 82% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 3 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 5 | 4 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | VA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | MS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 1 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 3.31 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 3 | 0.29 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4.25 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 12 states. Top state LA accounts for 38% of activity. Activity outside home state (MS): 91%.
+7 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving |
| 9 |
| 6 |
| 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 6, 2026 |
| LA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | MS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 8, 2025 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 3963A1TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 39222AD | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Oct 13, 2025 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 3922SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 3939H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 13, 2025 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| May 9, 2025 | 39222AD | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Unsafe Driving | — |