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SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT INC
Ocala, FL
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Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 7 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3169682 · MC 11946
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-11946 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United States Fire Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
8.5% OOS · 100 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 7 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.6% — below the 20.7% national average
- 100 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC11946
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
MC011946
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
United States Fire Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 5069487933
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3169682
MC Number
MC-11946
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 6, 2018
Authority Granted
August 16, 2018
Annual Mileage
5,274,157 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
507 E Fort King Street, Ocala, FL 34471
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sandra Dee Demonte
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
100
Driver Inspections
64
Vehicle Inspections
55
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance44
Unsafe Driving15
Hours of Service22
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.6% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
8.5% of 71 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
23rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
19 of 45 inspections
Unsafe Driving
12 of 77 inspections
Hours of Service
10 of 77 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 77 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 77 inspections
Crash History (7)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
7
Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
7
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 | FL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 29, 2025 | WA | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| August 9, 2025 | OR | 1 | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 15, 2025 | AR | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| July 8, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| June 25, 2025 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 9, 2025 | AR | — | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA11
NM11
CO7
TX7
LA5
AL4
and 18 more states
Fleet & Equipment (85)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~43
of 50 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~42
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
40
Flatbed
36
Semi-trailer
5
Not Applicable
2
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C6F3861260 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXKJ205552 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1L5Y281HR059259 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE533C3E3777247 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3RJ328685 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3ND802924 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR1HSHR0638 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYDC5326RED35746 | 4 | — |
| 2011 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C0B1552464 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GR4M0629MH300258 | 3 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RND48A28CR025360 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TKJ04825HM102750 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XXRR307890 | 3 | — |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X33J705341 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5KD627694 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1GD338941 | 3 | — |
| 2009 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDB9X59D770147 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X9KD604832 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV8LSKY4849 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ1RN656408 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MC125316S3227209 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N248202J1526825 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C7N1550683 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C8N1546626 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1D9BG5032G1609068 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BG5332N1609242 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCSEB8YPA85311 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C8C3647012 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X5NR131969 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1MJ458312 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8PJ225712 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5GJ480917 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXPD867833 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD40X0PD893229 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3ND772551 | 2 | — |
| St | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKFS23PH054446 | 2 | — |
| 2025 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04820SL024050 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ2PN331585 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR9RLVK4028 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MASA5326LA054975 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MC125314S3227211 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYDC5328RED35750 | 2 | — |
| Fona | Straight Truck | 13N24830XX5985905 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C3N1550180 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1D9BG4821E1609310 | 1 | — |
| Elit | Semi-trailer | 1E9AB482XR1588704 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X5PD799442 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1R1F44826XK990600 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RND48A22KR047935 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RND48A25AR023370 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RND48A28KR048376 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RND48A29DR030035 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1RND53A20KCR04902 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A34ER031720 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTE4820793000034 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532A1G3949262 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532A3M3240649 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T6 Series | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X7FJ447433 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X7PR156388 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X1PJ122264 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X4LJ343111 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X6PJ244635 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X7PJ233532 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX3N596035 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X8XN500790 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9TD784517 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2LD635397 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGHLDR6PSUA4925 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR8KDKT1547 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB00XFDGA4618 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc Reinke Manufacturing Company Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4C6DC4828A1020021 | 1 | — |
| 2021 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04822ML019466 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ1RN642010 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ3RN642011 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ8GN933360 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH4DN567537 | 1 | 1 |
| Foun | — | 57J648205G3572816 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJALD63FPGB9159 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR8NLNL1929 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MASA5328RA069583 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYDC5324TED47062 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYDC532XRED38388 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7VGAB5324R1001206 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7VGAB5327R1000275 | 1 | — |
| Monarc | Semi-trailer | UNKNOWN | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (100)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | 3064Q7FSRD | NM, NM | II | 2 | 2 | SOUTHERN AVIATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REINKE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC |
1XKYD49X5LJ295176 4C6DC4828A1020021 |
FL DF55MW CA 4KV4842 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 10, 2026 | 1448372138 | LAMAR CO | III | — | — | UNITED AIRLINES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKYD49X1MJ458312 13N2532C8N1546626 |
NC VV4041 NC DB27636 |
| September 5, 2026 | V262583800 | TX, TX | II | 2 | — | AIRCRAFT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT — |
1XPBD49X0JD420998 1JJG532M6VC694420 |
NC DD3693A ME 5702470 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 3, 2026 | 3251001866 | WILMINGTON OH | I | — | — | SWA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER |
1XKWD40X0TR225803 1RND53A20JR044014 |
AZ AN64702 AZ 0JA717 |
| August 20, 2026 | 2434Q6G90D | NM, NM | III | — | — | VARIOUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER INC |
4V4NC9EJ1RN642010 1RND48A22KR047935 |
OH PWW7970 MX 231604C |
| July 10, 2026 | LASFS01624 | NATCHITOCHES LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REINKE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC |
1FUPCSEB8YPA85311 4C6DC4828A1020021 |
FL XE351G CA 4KV4842 |
| July 9, 2026 | 1012703052 | CHANDLER AZ | II | 1 | — | SOUTHWEST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
3AKJGLDR1HSHR0638 1TTE533C3E3777247 |
FL DF58GR FL QB67GR |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | 1395001994 | WINSTON GA | III | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
4V4NC9EJ3RN642011 5MASA5328RA069583 |
MN PZB6362 MN STC3953 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| May 15, 2026 | 1006000395 | GREENSBURG IN | III | 1 | — | GE AVIATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRANSCRAFT |
1XP5DB9XX3N596035 1TTE4820793000034 |
FL XE760M ME 5561086 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| April 16, 2026 | V262315016 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE, TX | II | — | — | SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT I | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXD49X3ND772551 5MASA5326LA054975 |
IN 2299025 IN SP922JEZ |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED AIRLINES | 16 | September 10, 2026 |
| SWA | 2 | September 3, 2026 |
| SOUTHERN AVIATION TRANSPORT I | 2 | April 16, 2026 |
| FEDEX | 2 | September 25, 2025 |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES | 2 | September 10, 2025 |
| SOUTHWEST DENVER | 2 | September 9, 2025 |
| AIRCRAFT | 1 | September 5, 2026 |
| SOUTHWEST | 1 | July 9, 2026 |
| GE AVIATION | 1 | May 15, 2026 |
| KUEHNENAGEL | 1 | March 19, 2026 |
| UNITED | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| UNITED EWR | 1 | January 18, 2026 |
23 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2026 | Active Administrative Correction | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 19, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 12, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 16, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 16, 2018 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 14, 2018 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Common Carrier |
| March 15, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| July 1, 2026 | BMC-35 | Cancelled · American Alternative Insurance Corporation |
| July 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · American Alternative Insurance Corporation |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · United States Fire Insurance Company |
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