Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
39 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 225540 · MC-151053 ·
Southwest Freight Inc
39 power unitsavg 10.5 yrLocal · 1 statesHOUSTON, TX100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-151053 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
39Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 44 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1982.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 31 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.5 yr
Model years 1997–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1982 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
30 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC (USDOT 225540) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from RLI INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 1, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 14.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 14 vehicle-level and 15 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 39 power units and 23 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 17, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 7, 2010 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC's USDOT number?
SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC's USDOT number is 225540, and its motor carrier number is MC-151053.
Is SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC's safety record?
SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC has a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 31 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC's fleet?
SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC operates 39 power units and 23 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC based?
SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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