BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC, DOT #1725056 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
5 of your 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Missouri on August 8, 2025.
Your latest, Missouri on June 5, was clean.
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.
BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC is a owner-operator motor carrier based in JOPLIN, Missouri (USDOT #1725056). As of October 25, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 60/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 13 recent inspection(s) and 42 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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60/100 Moderate Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 7 | 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.
BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- June 5, 2026, Missouri. No violations.
- Feb. 4, 2026, Oklahoma. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Oct. 23, 2025, Missouri. 7 violations, none out of service. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.60), lights not working (49 CFR 393.95), and wipers not working (49 CFR 393.78).
- Aug. 8, 2025, Missouri. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 5 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), speeding (49 CFR 392.2), and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.60).
- May 5, 2025, Missouri. Out of service: 1 driver violation. Written up for no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41).
- March 20, 2025, Missouri. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 5 violations in all. Written up for an oil or grease leak (49 CFR 396.5), a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), lights not working (49 CFR 393.95), and wipers not working (49 CFR 393.78).
BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC: JOPLIN, Missouri Trucking Company
BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC is a owner-operator operating out of JOPLIN, Missouri with USDOT number 1725056. 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, BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 60/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC has undergone 13 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 30.8%, 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 7.7%, 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 BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC carries 42 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated June 5, 2026. Across 13 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 4 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 60/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC: 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. 60 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Moderate Risk band.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 1 crash event involving BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 0 involved a reported injury, and 1 resulted in a tow-away. 1 event meets 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: MO 59, DIAMOND, MO on October 26, 2023.
BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Missouri (12), Oklahoma (1). The concentration in Missouri is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 13 recorded inspections, BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC's 30.8% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 7.7% driver out-of-service rate sits moderately above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | MO | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-04 | OK | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-23 | MO | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-08-08 | MO | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-05-05 | MO | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-03-20 | MO | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-03-07 | MO | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-01-03 | MO | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-12-10 | MO | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2024-12-03 | MO | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC
What is BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC (USDOT #1725056) 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 60/100 (Moderate Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC operates 0 power unit(s) and 0 driver(s), classifying it as a owner-operator. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC based?
BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in JOPLIN, Missouri, under USDOT number 1725056.
What is BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 13 recent DOT inspection(s) and 42 recorded violation(s) for BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC (USDOT #1725056), 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 BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC scores 60/100 (Moderate 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 BRIAN SOUTHARD TRUCKING LLC 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 25, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile