SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC, DOT #882246 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
8 to 12 trucks: $900 a month for 3 months, then $1,500.
5 of your 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Texas on June 24.
Your latest, Texas on September 25, had 8 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 11 trucks and 4 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.
SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in DENTON, Texas (USDOT #882246). As of November 4, 2026, it holds a Conditional FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 28/100 (High Risk), based on 9 recent inspection(s) and 105 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC's record points to
- What out-of-service inspections trigger: the expedited safety audit (49 CFR 385.308)
Out of service on 5 inspections of 7 in the last 24 months, most recently June 24. - Have FileFlo run your compliance department
Driver files, renewals, Clearinghouse queries, MVRs, drug and alcohol testing and the audit packet, run for you.
Free FMCSA Audit · 60 seconds · No signup
Run a CFR-cited gap audit on SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC
Pulls the same Socrata data shown above. Grades against the rule pack FileFlo runs internally. Every gap names its 49 CFR section.
Take the book. Free.
238 pages on the paperwork side of trucking. Every checklist in it, yours.
The complete digital edition · Every checklist and template · Unsubscribe anytime
Free FMCSA record alerts
Is this your company? Get free alerts when this record changes.
FileFlo emails you the morning the public FMCSA record for SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC shows a new roadside inspection, an insurance cancellation or suspension notice, an authority change, the MCS-150 update coming due, or a safety rating change. Free, and FileFlo is not the DOT.
Turn on free alertsCarrier Intelligence Score
28/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 10 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 5 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 3 | 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.
SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 25, 2026, Texas. 8 violations, none out of service. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.11), and wipers not working (49 CFR 393.78).
- June 24, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 2 vehicle violations, 20 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.55), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- June 8, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 9 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.207), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), and wipers not working (49 CFR 393.78).
- March 26, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 3 vehicle violations, 10 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.207), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45), and an oil or grease leak (49 CFR 396.5).
- March 19, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 2 driver violations and 1 vehicle violation, 13 violations in all. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23), no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.95).
- Feb. 16, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 11 violations in all. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45), lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), wipers not working (49 CFR 393.78), and an oil or grease leak (49 CFR 396.5).
SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC: DENTON, Texas Trucking Company
SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC is a small fleet operating out of DENTON, Texas with USDOT number 882246. The company operates 11 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Conditional. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 28/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC has undergone 9 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 77.8%, 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 11.1%, 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 SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC carries 105 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 25, 2026. Across 9 recorded inspections, the record carries 2 driver out-of-service violations and 14 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 28/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for SOUTHWEST GUNITE 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. 28 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Texas Trucking Compliance: DENTON Area Carriers
SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC 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
SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC 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.
SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 1 drivers); interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 2 drivers); intrastate within 100 miles (1 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: 55,434 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: 6 straight trucks, 5 tractors, 5 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 4 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: 1. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Sand & Cement. 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 6 crash events involving SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 1 involved a reported injury, and 6 resulted in a tow-away. 6 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: 480 STEMMONS, SANGER, TX on June 26, 2014.
How SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 9 recorded inspections, SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC's 77.8% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 11.1% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
Take SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC's compliance work off your plate
The plan for 8 to 12 trucks: $900 a month for 3 months, then $1,500. FileFlo takes the driver files, the renewals, the chasing and the audit packet off your plate. FileFlo builds your files at the start, with no separate Setup fee.
- Every driver file built, then kept complete as records come in.
- FileFlo texts and emails your drivers directly about medical cards and CDLs, before they run out.
- MVRs and drug and alcohol tests asked for from your own providers, and chased until the record is on file.
- Annual Clearinghouse queries run for you once you name FileFlo in the Clearinghouse.
Start your compliance department →
Prefer to run it yourself? Software starts at $199 a month.
FileFlo
FileFloQuestions: sales@getfileflo.com
See the work: a sample audit packet · how FileFlo handles your data
Want the gap list first? Run the free FMCSA audit for SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC: sixty seconds, no signup, every gap cited to the 49 CFR section. See pricing. Read the founder's FMCSA Audit Survival Guide.
Broker or insurance agent? Partner program
Recent DOT Inspections: SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC
Open any inspection for the records an auditor would ask for behind it: free, from USDOT 882246, no signup.
| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-24 | TX | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-08 | TX | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-26 | TX | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-19 | TX | 2 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-16 | TX | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-05-15 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-05-14 | TX | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
| 2024-02-07 | TX | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
Free · No signup
Run a free FMCSA audit on your fleet
Walks every 49 CFR section a new-entrant audit or compliance review actually checks. Every gap names the CFR section that cites it. No signup, no credit card.
Frequently asked questions about SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC
What is SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC's FMCSA safety rating?
SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC (USDOT #882246) holds a "Conditional" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 28/100 (High Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC operates 11 power unit(s) and 4 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC based?
SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in DENTON, Texas, under USDOT number 882246.
What is SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 9 recent DOT inspection(s) and 105 recorded violation(s) for SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC (USDOT #882246), 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 SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
SOUTHWEST GUNITE INC scores 28/100 (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 SOUTHWEST GUNITE 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
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
More Texas carriers on file
- FILGO OIL CO LTD, DALLAS (USDOT 883048)
- LONE STAR SIGNS OF WEST TEXAS INC, MIDLAND (USDOT 884888)
- ARROW FREIGHT MANAGEMENT INC, EL PASO (USDOT 885288)
- K W UTILITY CONSTRUCTION INC, WHITESBORO (USDOT 885422)
- JERRY BURCH INC, BROOKELAND (USDOT 886807)
- J C EXPRESS CORP, FRESNO (USDOT 888651)
← Browse All Carriers · Texas Carriers · 2026 FMCSA Penalty Guide · Free FMCSA Audit
Compare the best FMCSA audit prep software →
Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 4, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile