Southern Underground LLC
Pierce City, MO
Profile data updated Apr 9, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
4
Power Units
8
Drivers
FMCSA since 2025 (1 yr)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
SOUTHERN UNDERGROUND LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since April 2025. Based in Pierce City, MO, they operate a fleet of 4 power units with 2 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Southern Underground LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Fleet Size Classification: 3-5 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Southern Underground LLC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2
Driver Information
8
Total Drivers
2
CDL Drivers
8
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by SOUTHERN UNDERGROUND LLC
5 trucks and 5 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: GMC, Load Trail, Lamar Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 5 SEMI-TRAILER, 4 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. Out-of-service rate is 60% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 50% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 40% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 10% |
Trailers (5 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 | 5 |
| Lamar | 2 |
| Load Trail | 1 |
| Legen | 1 |
| Ldtl | 1 |
Vehicle makes (6 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | 3 | 30% |
| Load Trail | 2 | 20% |
| Lamar Trailers | 2 | 20% |
| Chevrolet | 1 | 10% |
| GM | 1 | 10% |
| Legen | 1 | 10% |
License plates on file (9 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21J4CG | MO | GM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 34J7BD | MO | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| NO TAG | MO | Lamar SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 68J5UR | MO | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 85M8MW | MO | Load Trail SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 90H6KG | MO | GMC TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 57M1FN | MO | Legen SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 33J0BD | MO | GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 01M5KP | MO | Lamar SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (10 shown)
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
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
11
Inspections
24 months
82
Violations
Total found
27
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+128.9%)
✗ Worse than national average (+87.4%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2026 | AR | Driver Only | 2 | 1 |
| 06/29/2026 | KS | Full | 12 | 7 |
| 06/22/2026 | KS | Full | 12 | 4 |
| 06/22/2026 | KS | Full | 11 | 5 |
| 06/05/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 12 | 4 |
| 06/02/2026 | KS | Full | 5 | ✓ |
| 04/14/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 6 | ✓ |
| 03/11/2026 | GA | Full | 13 | 3 |
| 01/01/2026 | TN | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/13/2025 | MI | Walk-Around | 8 | 3 |
| 04/17/2025 | KS | Full | 1 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does SOUTHERN UNDERGROUND LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SOUTHERN UNDERGROUND LLC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Is SOUTHERN UNDERGROUND LLC's authority currently active?
SOUTHERN UNDERGROUND LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has SOUTHERN UNDERGROUND LLC been in business?
SOUTHERN UNDERGROUND LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since April 2025, making their authority approximately 1 year, 3 months old.
Where is SOUTHERN UNDERGROUND LLC located?
SOUTHERN UNDERGROUND LLC is physically located at 20475 LAWRENCE 1070, PIERCE CITY, MO 65723-7102.
Roadside Inspection History 11 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
SOUTHERN UNDERGROUND LLC has been inspected 11 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in KS, MI, TN. Out of these, 7 inspections (about 64%) 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 396.17C-PI — 12 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 12 | OOS · 7 |
| 2026-06-22 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 12 | OOS · 4 |
| 2026-06-22 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 11 | OOS · 5 |
| 2026-06-05 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 12 | OOS · 4 |
| 2026-06-02 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | — |
| 2026-04-14 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | — |
| 2026-03-11 | GA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 13 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-01-01 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-13 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | OOS · 3 |
| 2025-04-17 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
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
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), SOUTHERN UNDERGROUND LLC was cited for 47 violations, of which 19 (40%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 8 |
| Driver Fitness | 11 | 10 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 |
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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