SOUTHERN MAIL SERVICE INC
394-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Conroe, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 172954
- MC
- MC1535071
- Based
- Conroe, TX
- Contact
- 9366471260 · davidm@southernmail.com
What this carrier is
SOUTHERN MAIL SERVICE INC is a large-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Conroe, TX. Operating footprint: 394 power units, 478 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC1535071 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, u.s. mail, and paper products. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Nov 13, 2003).
Fleet composition on file: 35 owned trucks, 359 owned tractors, 568 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 26 motor carriers operating 392–396 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | 43.20 | 50.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 7 | 5.80 | 120.7% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.60 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 78 | 63.20 | 123.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 2.00 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 392–396-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving and Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 172954: 252 inspections across 22 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 in TX.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 47 |
| Hours-of-Service | 13 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 97 |
| Total violations | 159 (31 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 31 reportable crashes , 27 with reported injuries , 3 with fatalities . Most recent: Mar 14, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, u.s. mail, and paper products on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (568 trailers against 359 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 26 peer carriers operating 392–396 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 142 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 13 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 159 violations, 31 reportable crashes (3 involving fatalities).
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 394 power units on file.
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