Southern Star Transport LTD
Edcouch, TX
Profile data updated Jul 31, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
114
Power Units
105
Drivers
FMCSA since 2002 (24 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since July 2002. Based in Edcouch, TX, they operate a fleet of 114 power units with 105 CDL drivers. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Dump Truck, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Southern Star Transport LTD operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tractors | 35 | 77 | 0 | 112 |
| Trailers | 78 | 61 | 0 | 139 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Southern Star Transport LTD is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 105
MCS-150 Mileage: 4,835,940 miles (2024)
Driver Information
105
Total Drivers
105
CDL Drivers
105
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD
156 trucks and 144 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 23, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: International, Kenworth, Armor Lite Trailer. Equipment breakdown: 152 TRUCK TRACTOR, 144 SEMI-TRAILER, 4 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 152 | 51% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 144 | 48% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 1% |
Trailers (144 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 144 |
| Ranc | 41 |
| Armo | 31 |
| Ctsi | 13 |
| CPS | 13 |
| Othr | 11 |
| Clem | 10 |
| Manac | 4 |
| Cons | 3 |
| Armc | 2 |
| Dura | 2 |
| Freightliner | 1 |
| Font | 1 |
| Trlk | 1 |
| Heil Trailer | 1 |
| Fontaine | 1 |
| Dump Trailer | 63 |
| Grain, Chip, or Gravel Trailer | 42 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 9 |
| Tank Trailer | 6 |
| 40 ft | 78 |
| 32 ft | 10 |
| 36 ft | 7 |
| 42 ft | 4 |
| 45 ft | 3 |
| 37 ft | 3 |
| 2 axles | 112 |
| 1 axle | 5 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International | 60 | 20% |
| Kenworth | 42 | 14% |
| Armor Lite Trailer | 38 | 13% |
| Dragon Products | 29 | 10% |
| Freightliner | 29 | 10% |
| Peterbilt | 19 | 6% |
| Construction Trailer Specialists | 19 | 6% |
| Ranc | 14 | 5% |
| Clement Industries | 10 | 3% |
| Manac Trailers Usa | 9 | 3% |
| Cps Trailer Company | 8 | 3% |
| Mack | 3 | 1% |
| Mac Trailer Manufacturing | 3 | 1% |
| Doonan Specialized Trailer | 2 | 1% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 2 | 1% |
| Volvo Truck | 2 | 1% |
| Mate | 1 | 0% |
| Delucio Usa | 1 | 0% |
| Trail King Industries | 1 | 0% |
| Othr | 1 | 0% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241C356 | TX | Ranc SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 1M46891 | TX | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 1N66352 | TX | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | Jun 2026 |
| 191B535 | TX | Armo SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| X99890 | TX | Ranc SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 1N84698 | TX | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 1M29872 | TX | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | Jun 2026 |
| 205B098 | TX | Ranc SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | Jun 2026 |
| 1M48688 | TX | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 255B610 | TX | Clem SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 1N74129 | TX | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 163B831 | TX | Armo SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 1N73765 | TX | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | Jun 2026 |
| 247C717 | TX | Othr SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | Jun 2026 |
| 1N76415 | TX | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| 1M48691 | TX | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| 242B256 | TX | Clem SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| 155B313 | TX | Ranc SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | Jun 2026 |
| 1M48930 | TX | Inti TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| 1N76416 | TX | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: TX (292) · OK (8)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 300)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
547
Inspections
24 months
784
Violations
Total found
138
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-5.3%)
✓ Better than national average (-1.4%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/24/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 07/23/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 07/22/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/22/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 547 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
9
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
6
Tow-Aways
9 FMCSA-recordable · 9 state-recordable
Of 9 reported crashes: 1 in adverse weather · 3 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2026 | TX | PALMVIEW, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 03/24/2026 | TX | EDINBURG, TX | 3 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Truck tractor (bobtail) | Fog · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 01/26/2026 | TX | LA GLORIA, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/22/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/15/2025 | TX | EDINBURG, TX | 4 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/01/2025 | TX | ELSA, TX | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 05/13/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/28/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/27/2024 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD is inferred to operate: Dump Truck, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Is SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD's authority currently active?
SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD been in business?
SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD has been registered with the FMCSA since July 2002, making their authority approximately 24 years old.
Where is SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD located?
SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD is physically located at 22614 N FARM TO MARKET 88, EDCOUCH, TX 78538.
Roadside Inspection History 547 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD has been inspected 547 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX. Out of these, 115 inspections (about 21%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.9 — 61 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-24 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-23 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-22 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-22 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-03 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-03 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
670 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORT LTD, of which 144 (21%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 661 | 140 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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