DBA: SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC

SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC OF MORRISTOWN

DOT 2216455 MC 270872 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
218 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 11.01% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 5.56% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
59 units

Drivers: 64

Trailers: 20 (20 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

4495 ENKA HWY, MORRISTOWN, TN, 37813

Phone Number

(423) 581-2967

Mailing Address

P O BOX 300, RUSSELLVILLE, TN, 37860

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

Not reported by FMCSA

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
14 yrs, 4 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
14 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

Inactive
32 yrs, 5 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-03-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2025-03-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-11-22 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2018-07-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2018-07-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-07-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-07-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-07-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-04-01 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2013-03-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-03-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-03-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2012-03-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2003-04-07 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC270872 2021-11-22
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC270872 2015-04-01
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC270872 2003-01-21

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-04-01 BIPD/Primary MF-005298 $750,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2025-04-01 BIPD/Primary TINCA0016929 $750,000 MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPA… 2026-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-04-01 BIPD/Primary NISTK0016929 $750,000 FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE… 2025-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-10-01 SURETY 3416137 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 2021-11-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-08-20 SURETY 1001073378 $750,000 AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNIT… 2020-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-07-18 BIPD/Primary MCP02965A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2023-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-07-11 BIPD/Primary MCP02965A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2018-07-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-10-01 SURETY 1001073378 $750,000 AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNIT… 2018-08-20 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2015-10-01 SURETY 4012854 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 2016-10-23 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2015-03-26 SURETY SB130068 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY SB130068 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-03-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-03-14 BIPD/Primary MCP02965A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2018-08-20 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2012-03-14 BIPD/Primary TP 9880926 01 $750,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2013-03-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-02-23 SURETY SB120005 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1993-11-29 SURETY TN0329 $750,000 CONTRACTOR'S BONDING AND INSU… 2003-01-21 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

11.01%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

218 inspections · 24 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

5.56%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

36 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 218 Last inspection: Jul 24, 2026 Total crashes: 43

FMCSA Inspection Records (218 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 24, 2026

I035AC0025

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 23, 2026

0006898340

Level 3 NC VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 29, 2026

I033C72465

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 24, 2026

I035470080

Level 3 TN MACK 1M1AW09Y...

Jun 22, 2026

0006887600

Level 3 NC VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 18, 2026

S197003527

Level 2 KY VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 16, 2026

A140616718

Level 3 PA VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 10, 2026

I035160087

1 viol.
Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 5, 2026

I038801943

Level 3 TN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 30, 2026

8283000149

Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 29, 2026

I035320080

1 viol.
Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 27, 2026

I034M30109

1 viol.
Level 3 TN VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 20, 2026

5011510064

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 20, 2026

5011510064

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 20, 2026

I033BC0093

1 viol.
Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

218

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

218

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (43 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

May 18, 2026

NC • NC0108503001

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 31, 2025

IL • ILX003770443

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 16, 2024

NC • NC0107984884

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 18, 2024

NC • NC0107888306

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 13, 2024

TN • TN0400146105

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 20, 2024

TN • TN0400092718

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 15, 2024

PA • PA403437000X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 8, 2024

KY • KY0073016416

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 15, 2024

NC • NC0107626286

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 9, 2024

TN • TN0400053687

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 8, 2023

SC • SC0023572386

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 5, 2023

SC • SC0023289303

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Sep 23, 2023

TN • TN0400011499

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 1, 2023

VA • VA0232165272

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 9, 2023

MO • MO0000101854

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

31

Total Crashes

43

View all 43 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

45

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 22
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 18
OOS: 11

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

218
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

59
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

59

32 owned

Trailers

20

20 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

64

CDL Drivers: 64
Interstate: 64
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

36

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 5.56%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 52
Interstate (<100 mi): 12
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

Not reported by FMCSA

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

59

Power Units

58

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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