FMCSA Carrier Profile
ABEL & SON TRANSPORTATION USA LLC
DBA: Abel & Son Transportation Usa
Miami, FL
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 11 mo
Authority
Active
MC-1608606 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 53.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1608606
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy SWR-FL-0003598-25
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4178928
MC Number
MC-1608606
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
January 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 11, 2024
Authority Reinstated
September 27, 2024
Annual Mileage
45,232 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Miami, FL
Email
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Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
16 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
30.8%
Driver OOS Rate
36.4%
Ranks in the 90th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
13
Total OOS Orders
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service20
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate63.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (58.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate53.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (33.1pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | KY | Level I — Full | RAM · 3C6UR5HL9JG232300 | 2 | Passed |
| June 1, 2026 | PA | Level I — Full | RAM · 3C63RRHL5PG624704 | 10 | 3 OOS |
| May 19, 2026 | NV | Level I — Full | TR · 3C63RRHL5PG624704 | 16 | 4 OOS |
| May 14, 2026 | PA | Level I — Full | RAM · 3C63RRHL5PG624704 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| May 11, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | RAM · 3C63RRHL5PG624704 | 0 | Clean |
| May 7, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | RAM · 3C6UR5HL9JG232300 | 1 | Passed |
| April 4, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | RAM · 3C63RRHL4RG341357 | 1 | Passed |
| February 17, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | DODGE · 3C63RRHL4RG341357 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| January 20, 2026 | NC | Level I — Full | RAM · 3C6UR5HL9JG232300 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| December 12, 2025 | MS | Level I — Full | DODG · 3C63RRHL5PG624704 | 3 | Passed |
| November 18, 2025 | FL | Level II — Walk-Around | DODGE · 3C6UR5HL9JG232300 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 3, 2025 | OK | Level II — Walk-Around | DODG · 3C63RRHL5PG624704 | 2 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 16 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL3
NC3
MS2
PA2
KY1
MD1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
5
Flatbed
2
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL5PG624704 | 6 | 3 |
| 2026 Pj | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4P53F4925T1426861 | 6 | 4 |
| 2023 East Texas Trailers | Flatbed · 40 ft | 58SGF4025PE030078 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Ameritrail, Inc. | Dry Van · 40 ft | 17YGA4022RB087917 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5HL9JG232300 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DTXNEF44698 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL4RG341357 | 2 | 1 |
| Tori | — | 121EP4029MM019925 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT7MED25678 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 27, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 17, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 23, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 22, 2024 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| August 15, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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