Southern Trail Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Tracy, CA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 128 | 66 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 62 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 117 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 128 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 128 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 79% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 85% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 67% | 96% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 98% | 100% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 42% | 84% | 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 | 11 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 21 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 91 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 |
| Category |
|---|
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0.46 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 20 | 0.38 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 57 | 1.36 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 0.07 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.02 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 8 states. Top state CA accounts for 86% of activity. Activity outside home state (CA): 14%.
+3 other states with fewer inspections
| Jul 1, 2024 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 20 |
| 24 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 30 | 9 | 6 |
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| CA |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 3939ALHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 3965BHWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 39395A4EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 3939BLLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp obscured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 39534C | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 7, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 3963A1OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 39347ABCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |