SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD, DOT #498144 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in PLANO, Texas (USDOT #498144). As of October 26, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 82/100 (Low Risk).
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82/100 Low Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 8 | 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 STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD: PLANO, Texas Trucking Company
SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD is a mid-size fleet operating out of PLANO, Texas with USDOT number 498144. The company operates 21 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 82/100, classified as Low Risk. This score reflects limited public data: a full roadside-inspection history was not available at page generation, so the inspection and out-of-service components use conservative neutral values.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
FMCSA records for DOT #498144 could not be read, so this page shows the inspection and violation history as unknown rather than as none.
What a 82/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD: 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. 82 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Low Risk band.
Texas Trucking Compliance: PLANO Area Carriers
SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD falls under the Western Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 06). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier is classified as Private Property, meaning it transports its own goods incidental to its primary business, exempt from MC-number authority but still subject to safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 390.
Business organization type: Corporation.
SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD 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, 12 drivers); intrastate within 100 miles (14 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: 1,306,688 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: 19 straight trucks, 1 tractor, 6 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 12 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.
Intrastate driver count: 14. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
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Recent DOT Inspections: SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD
FMCSA records for DOT #498144 could not be read, so this page shows the inspection and violation history as unknown rather than as none.
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Frequently asked questions about SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD
What is SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD's FMCSA safety rating?
SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD (USDOT #498144) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 82/100 (Low Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD operates 21 power unit(s) and 26 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 STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD based?
SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in PLANO, Texas, under USDOT number 498144.
What is SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD's DOT inspection and violation history?
FMCSA records for DOT #498144 could not be read, so this page shows the inspection and violation history as unknown rather than as none.
What is SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
SOUTHERN STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD scores 82/100 (Low 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 STAR DISTRIBUTORS LTD 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
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 26, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile