SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
498144
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
21
Total Drivers
26
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 16, 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 STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in PLANO, Texas, operating 21 power units with 26 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 21.4% runs above the national average of 6.7%. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 14 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 Texas is 13.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 184,825 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
14
Total
52%
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
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD (USDOT #498144) 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 STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD's safety record?
SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD has 14 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. 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 STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD operate?
SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD operates 21 power units with 26 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD transport hazardous materials?
No. SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD located?
SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD is based in PLANO, Texas at 408 WYNGATE BLVD, 75074. Phone: (972) 633-8978.
What are SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD's out-of-service rates?
SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD's driver out-of-service rate is 21.4%, 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 30.8%, 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.