Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
288 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 136555 · MC-80252 · Updated Aug 27, 2026
Southwestern Motor Transport Inc
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288 power unitsavg 8.1 yrMulti-region · 10 statesSAN ANTONIO, TX70/100
BROKER AUTHORITY ACTIVEMC-80252 BROKER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
288Power units
100 observed · MCS-150
110Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.1Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 27, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)$0 in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo13.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal2222
10 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.1 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 136555) has a Vektor safety score of 70/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active broker authority but no active for-hire carrier authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 27, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $0 limit in force from PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. effective Mar 23, 2000 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 13.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 27, 2026.
The carrier received 153 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 122 vehicle-level and 153 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 27, 2026.
The carrier has 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 22 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 27, 2026.
It reports 288 power units and 510 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 7, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 5, 2015 in the federal record refreshed Aug 27, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 136555, and its motor carrier number is MC-80252.
Is SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 27, 2026, SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC has a 13.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 300 roadside inspections, with 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).
How big is SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC operates 288 power units and 510 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC based?
SOUTHWESTERN MOTOR TRANSPORT INC is based in SAN ANTONIO, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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