SOUTHBAY TRANSPORT INC
Why it isn't graded
Not graded: operating authority revoked since Nov 10, 2025 (Revoked) with no roadside inspection or crash recorded since, and no active authority on file. Graded again once it is seen operating or the authority is reinstated.
FMCSA BASIC alerts: Drugs & alcohol
FMCSA record, Sep 2024 – Oct 2025: 0 crashes · 96 inspections · vehicle out-of-service 21.3% (intrastate avg 30.6%)
Fleet, registration and cargo
Fleet and equipment
- Power units
- 1 all leased
- Drivers · CDL
- 1 · 0
- Annual miles
- 280k unreliable
| Type | Own | Term | Trip | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Registration
- Operation
- Intrastate (non-hazmat)
- Authority type
- Authorized For-Hire
- Cargo operation
- Interstate
- Scope
- Interstate (Within 100 miles)
- Registered
- Dec 15, 2008 (18 yrs)
- MCS-150 update
- Mar 30, 2026
- Officer
- GEORGE BENHERETZ
- Phone
- (760) 618-9226
- george@southbaytransport.com
- Address
- 233 Avenida Campillo, Calexico CA 92231
Cargo
“General Freight” is a catch-all; the actual cargo mix and its risk may differ.
FMCSA status today
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Roadside and crash record
FMCSA record, Sep 2024 – Oct 2025Violations
158 on the FMCSA record, Sep 2024 – Oct 2025-
Vehicle maintenance No alert116 · 20 out-of-serviceBrakes 50 · Lights 19 · Steering & suspension 10 · Wheels & hubs 7 · Tires 6 · 24 more
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Hours of service No alert7 · 0 out-of-serviceLogbook / ELD paperwork 7
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Unsafe driving No alert4 · 0 out-of-serviceReckless / lane 1 · Speeding 1 · Other 2
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Driver fitness No alert4 · 0 out-of-serviceEnglish proficiency 3 · No valid CDL 1
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Drugs & alcohol FMCSA alert0
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Hazmat27 · 4 out-of-service
Violations by quarter
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Crashes
FMCSA record, Sep 2024 – Oct 2025 · crash reports through Sep 15, 2026No reportable crashes on the FMCSA record in the last 24 months.
Insurance filed with FMCSA
FMCSA record through May 14, 2026 · no change recorded by FMCSA sinceThe live FMCSA check isn't on hand; see FMCSA status today.
- Last on FMCSA's record (May 14, 2026)
- No liability filing on FMCSA's record through May 14, 2026.Last filing: STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, ended Nov 2, 2025 (cancellation notice took effect).
- Cargo filing
- not required by FMCSA (household-goods motor carriers only); the cargo policy is not on FMCSA's record
- 2 liability insurers on FMCSA's record, 1 change: HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY → STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY (Nov 2023)
- 4 cancellation notices filed by insurers; 4 took effect (the last Nov 2, 2025, not replaced on FMCSA's record)
- No liability filing on FMCSA's file since Nov 2, 2025 (8 days through May 14, 2026) while the authority required one
FMCSA filings only, not a policy audit. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Where it operates
Map: inspections and crashes from FMCSA's weekly files over 24 months.
- Federal inspectors 39
- California (HQ) 38
- Arizona 16
- Texas 2
- New Mexico 1
40% of inspections were in its home state.
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
| BASIC | Inspections with violations | Measure | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance | 51 | 5.26 | No alert |
| Hours of service | 3 | 0.22 | No alert |
| Unsafe driving | 3 | 4.00 | No alert |
| Driver fitness | 4 | 0.19 | No alert |
| Drugs & alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | FMCSA alert |
| Hazmat | — | — | — |
96 driver inspections · 89 vehicle inspections
These records come from FMCSA's Safety Measurement System, Sep 2024 – Oct 2025.
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