Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
137 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 548304 · MC-270785 ·
Southern Tank Transport Inc
137 power unitsavg 11.6 yrMulti-region · 12 statesHOLLY HILL, SC81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-270785 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
137Power units
97 observed · MCS-150
90Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.6 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
73 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
SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 548304) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active 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 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 29.6% 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 185 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 81 vehicle-level and 183 driver-level — across 12 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 10 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 137 power units and 115 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 24, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 12, 2022 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 548304, and its motor carrier number is MC-270785.
Is SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC has a 29.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 346 roadside inspections, with 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC operates 137 power units and 115 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC based?
SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC is based in HOLLY HILL, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 12 states.
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