SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
247350
MC Number
459611
Fleet Size
336
Total Drivers
286
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY is a large interstate motor carrier based in SANDUSKY, Ohio, operating 336 power units with 286 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.5% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 22 crashes on file (1 fatal, 8 with injuries). FMCSA records show 402 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Ohio is 11.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 28.0% across 50,276 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
402
Total
64%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Not on file
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
LM Insurance Corporation — eff. Jul 13, 2022
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
22
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (USDOT #247350) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY's safety record?
SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY has 402 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 22 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY operate?
SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY operates 336 power units with 286 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY transport hazardous materials?
No. SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY located?
SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY is based in SANDUSKY, Ohio at 1338 E PERKINS AVE SUITE 102, 44870. Phone: (419) 357-2834.
What are SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY's out-of-service rates?
SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY's driver out-of-service rate is 0.5%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 30.4%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.