SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
548304
MC Number
270785
Fleet Size
137
Total Drivers
115
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 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 TANK TRANSPORT INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in HOLLY HILL, South Carolina, operating 137 power units with 115 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 1.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 13 crashes on file (4 with injuries). FMCSA records show 197 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 South Carolina is 13.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 36.0% across 24,265 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
197
Total
70%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Mar 1, 2018
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
13
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC (USDOT #548304) 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 TANK TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC has 197 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 13 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 TANK TRANSPORT INC operate?
SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC operates 137 power units with 115 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC transport hazardous materials?
No. SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC located?
SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC is based in HOLLY HILL, South Carolina at 1789 GARDNER, 29059. Phone: (803) 496-1800.
What are SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rates?
SOUTHERN TANK TRANSPORT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.0%, 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 32.5%, 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.