SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC, DOT #1209170 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
10 of your 24 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Florida on April 27.
Your latest, Florida on August 24, had 2 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 29 trucks and 28 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in JACKSONVILLE, Florida (USDOT #1209170). As of October 21, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 35 recent inspection(s) and 158 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 5 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Aug. 24, 2026, Florida. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.47) and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.53).
- Aug. 11, 2026, Florida. 5 violations, none out of service. Written up for failing to register with PHMSA prior to transporting HM requiring HM registration (49 CFR 107.608), speeding (49 CFR 392.2), lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.60).
- July 31, 2026, Florida. No violations.
- July 17, 2026, Alabama. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2) and no logbook kept the required way (49 CFR 395.8).
- June 11, 2026, Florida. No violations.
- April 27, 2026, Florida. Out of service: 2 vehicle violations, 5 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.17), lights not working (49 CFR 393.95), and a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.51).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC482163, motor property common carrier authority, reinstated on February 24, 2009.
FMCSA served 4 involuntary revocation notices on this authority in the last 24 months, most recently on October 22, 2025, and it was discontinued on November 19, 2025.
5 BMC-91X liability filings were cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, most recently Prime Property & Casualty Insurance Inc's, effective November 18, 2025.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC: JACKSONVILLE, Florida Trucking Company
SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC is a mid-size fleet operating out of JACKSONVILLE, Florida with USDOT number 1209170. The company operates 29 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC has undergone 35 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 40.0%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 5.7%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC carries 158 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated August 24, 2026. Across 35 recorded inspections, the record carries 2 driver out-of-service violations and 52 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 3 drivers); interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 25 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 1,435,223 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 5 straight trucks, 24 tractors, 16 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 27 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Towing. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 20 crash events involving SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 2 involved a fatality, 5 involved a reported injury, and 19 resulted in a tow-away. 20 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: I-295 EXIT RAMP, JACKSONVILLE, FL on August 16, 2023.
SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Florida (27), Georgia (6), Alabama (1). The concentration in Florida is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 35 recorded inspections, SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC's 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 5.7% driver out-of-service rate sits moderately above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | FL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-11 | FL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-31 | FL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-17 | AL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-11 | FL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-27 | FL | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-06 | FL | 1 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-25 | GA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-06 | FL | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-23 | GA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC
What is SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC's FMCSA safety rating?
SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC (USDOT #1209170) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC operates 29 power unit(s) and 28 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC based?
SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in JACKSONVILLE, Florida, under USDOT number 1209170.
What is SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 35 recent DOT inspection(s) and 158 recorded violation(s) for SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC (USDOT #1209170), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like SOUTHERN CRANE SERVICE INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 21, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile