SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC
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5 events tracked · latest Jun 29, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓- Apr 16, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Mar 18, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Mar 16, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Feb 26, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($1,000,000).
Company Information
Contact Details
Other Companies at This Address
| Company | DOT | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC this company | 225540 | (713) 633-8889 | Active |
| SOUTHWEST FREIGHT LOGISTICS LLC | 2247381 | (713) 633-8889 | Active |
Operating Authorities
Company Overview
SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Houston, Texas. The fleet consists of 39 power units and 23 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 958,739 miles (2023). With zero crashes across 35 inspections, SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC maintains an excellent safety record. Both driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are below the national average, indicating strong compliance. The carrier holds a Satisfactory safety rating from the FMCSA. Active operating authorities include Common, Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, SOUTHWEST FREIGHT INC has a Trust Score of 97/100 (Excellent).
Operation Classification
Mileage
Drivers
Equipment
No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.
Safety Summary
Insurance
Quick Facts
Safety & Inspection Data
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Apr 2026 — 17 inspections, 2 resulted in out-of-service (11.8% OOS rate).
Crash Records (1)
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2023 | HOUSTON | TX | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
27 roadside violations across 17 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
Inspection Records (29)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2026 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/18/2026 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 500 W BARBOURS CUT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/16/2026 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 02/26/2026 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 1200 STATE HIGHWAY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 02/16/2026 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 11800 SEPNCER HWY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 10/09/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 700 W BARBOURS CUT B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 09/08/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/11/2025 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | - |
| 07/02/2025 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 06/30/2025 ▼ | TX | Full (Level I) | SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - |
| 06/16/2025 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 02/19/2025 ▼ | TX | Driver-Only (Level III) | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - |
| 02/14/2025 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 08/28/2024 ▼ | TX | Full (Level I) | 200 E SAM HOUSTON PK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 07/31/2024 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - |
| 07/16/2024 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - |
| 07/15/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH35 NB AT IH35 NB S | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 06/11/2024 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 04/30/2024 ▼ | TX | Full (Level I) | SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/18/2024 | LA | Walk-Around (Level II) | ROADSIDE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 01/03/2024 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - |
| 12/05/2023 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 15915 PENINSULA ST | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | - |
| 11/21/2023 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 16200 PENINSULA BLV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 11/14/2023 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 3800 UNDERWOOD RD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 09/28/2023 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH 10 EASTBOUND BROOKSHIRE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 09/28/2023 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH 10 WESTBOUND SEALY | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 09/05/2023 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - |
| 08/15/2023 | TX | Full (Level I) | 300 MERCURY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/26/2023 ▼ | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | 300 MERCURY | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - |
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | CARGO | REPUBLIC INSURANCE CO. | MI19077 | $0 | 12/03/1981 | 03/01/1995 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP18308A | $1,000,000 | 08/01/2015 | 08/01/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXC800011-01 | $1,000,000 | 08/01/2014 | 08/01/2015 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TXC800011 | $1,000,000 | 08/01/2013 | 08/01/2014 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6019914-01 | $1,000,000 | 08/01/2012 | 08/01/2013 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | LFT0011928 | $1,000,000 | 08/01/2010 | 08/29/2012 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. | LFT0011928 | $1,000,000 | 08/01/2010 | 08/01/2012 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 709941 | $1,000,000 | 05/30/2003 | 03/01/2009 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 709941 | $1,000,000 | 05/30/2003 | 03/01/2004 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510RRX118202B-001 | $0 | 03/01/2011 | 03/01/2012 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510RRX108202B-001 | $0 | 03/01/2010 | 03/01/2011 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510RRX098202B-002 | $0 | 03/01/2009 | 03/01/2010 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001192-6 | $1,000,000 | 03/01/2009 | 08/01/2010 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2791RRX0510RRX088202B-001 | $0 | 03/01/2008 | 03/01/2009 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 078202B-001 | $0 | 03/01/2007 | 03/01/2008 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001192-1 | $750,000 | 03/01/2004 | 09/01/2012 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001192-1 | $1,000,000 | 03/01/2004 | 03/01/2004 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 709941 | $1,000,000 | 03/01/2002 | 05/30/2003 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 709941 | $1,000,000 | 03/01/2002 | 05/30/2003 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | DSST0000676 | $1,000,000 | 03/01/2001 | 03/01/2002 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 65 9-47-50 | $0 | 03/01/2001 | 03/01/2007 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | DSST0000332 | $1,000,000 | 03/01/2000 | 03/01/2001 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TIM2714029 | $0 | 03/01/1996 | 03/16/2001 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 61 MS LC3120 | $0 | 03/01/1995 | 04/03/1996 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP2713821RA | $1,000,000 | 03/01/1994 | 03/30/2000 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP2713821RA | $1,000,000 | 03/01/1994 | 03/01/2000 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 01TR325396 | $1,000,000 | 02/20/1989 | 02/20/1990 | Cancelled |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC151053 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 12/22/1980 | - | - |
| MC146826 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | 12/14/2005 | REVOKED | 09/10/2012 |
| MC146826 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 10/30/1980 | REVOKED | 12/12/2005 |
| MC146826 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 10/30/1980 | REVOKED | 12/12/2005 |
| MC146826 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 10/30/1980 | REVOKED | 12/12/2005 |
| MC151053 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 10/22/1984 | - | - |
| MC151053 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/06/2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/24/2015 |
| MC151053 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/06/2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/24/2015 |
| MC151053 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/05/2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/01/2013 |
| MC151053 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/05/2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/01/2013 |
| MC151053 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/28/1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/17/1996 |
| MC151053 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/12/2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 04/24/2001 |
| MC151053 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/01/1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/14/1994 |
| MC151053 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/01/1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/14/1994 |
| MC151053 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/01/1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/20/1991 |
| MC146826 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/27/2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/04/2004 |
| MC151053 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/04/2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/28/2008 |
| MC151053 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/02/2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/28/2011 |
| MC151053 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/02/2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/22/2010 |
| MC151053 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 02/02/2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/27/2009 |
| MC151053 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 01/07/1993 | - | - |
| MC151053 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 01/07/1993 | - | - |
| MC151053 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 01/02/1992 | - | - |
| MC151053 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 01/02/1992 | - | - |
No revocation records.
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