SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: SMC PACKAGING GROUP ARROWHEAD CONTAINERS INC WONDER STATE BOX COMPANY INC SOONER PACKAGING INC
USDOT
3838
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
23
Total Drivers
39
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, operating 23 power units with 39 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 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 4 crashes on file (1 fatal, 3 with injuries). FMCSA records show 12 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 Missouri is 12.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.1% across 25,330 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
12
Total
57%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
4
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC (USDOT #3838) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC's safety record?
SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC has 12 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 4 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 SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC operate?
SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC operates 23 power units with 39 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC located?
SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC is based in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri at 4500 E PROGRESS PLACE, 65803. Phone: (417) 831-2685.
What are SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC's out-of-service rates?
SOUTHERN MISSOURI CONTAINERS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, 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 11.1%, 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.