DBA: DEEP SOUTH FREIGHT

TVS INC

DOT 273403 MC 163871 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
326 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 17.48% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 6.12% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
109 units

Drivers: 107

Trailers: 429 (429 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

2221 17TH STREET NORTH, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35204

Phone Number

(205) 326-0490

Mailing Address

PO BOX 5545, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35207

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(205) 326-0601

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
32 yrs, 2 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 2 mo

Broker

Inactive
43 yrs, 5 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2020-02-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-02-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-02-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-02-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-02-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-02-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-03-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-03-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-03-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-03-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-06-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-06-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-05-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-05-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-12-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-12-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1999-03-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1998-12-18 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
1994-08-11 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1994-08-11 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

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: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
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
2020-03-01 BIPD/Primary A0142401001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2011-03-01 Cargo ACL 11-5-0002 N/A COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY… - - ACTIVE
1982-12-15 Bond BOND N/A UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… - - ACTIVE
2019-03-01 BIPD/Primary 100007267191 $1,000,000 STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY I… 2020-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-03-01 BIPD/Primary 100007267181 $1,000,000 STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY I… 2019-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-03-01 BIPD/Primary 100007267171 $1,000,000 STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY I… 2018-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-03-01 BIPD/Primary A0033291001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2017-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-03-01 BIPD/Primary TP9881347 02 $1,000,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2015-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-06-18 BIPD/Primary TP9881347 01 $1,000,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2014-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-03-01 BIPD/Primary TP9881347 01 $1,000,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2013-06-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-03-01 BIPD/Primary PK2012MCA00073 $1,000,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… 2013-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-03-01 BIPD/Primary ALT 11-5-0055 $1,000,000 COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY… 2012-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-11-01 BIPD/Primary DAL 010383 $1,000,000 IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-11-01 CARGO DCG 010214 $1,000,000 IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-06-01 BIPD/Primary 1080511650 $1,000,000 TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. 2010-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-06-01 CARGO 1080511843 $1,000,000 TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. 2010-11-29 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2007-05-16 BIPD/Primary 1080511650 $1,000,000 TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. 2008-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-05-16 CARGO 1080511843 $1,000,000 TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. 2008-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-12-15 BIPD/Primary 1080511650 $1,000,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2007-05-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-12-15 CARGO 1080511843 $1,000,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2007-05-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-12-15 BIPD/Primary 435606 $1,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-12-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-12-15 CARGO DF003W-044 $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2004-12-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-12-28 BIPD/Primary 336193 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2003-12-15 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

17.48%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

326 inspections · 57 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

6.12%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

49 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 326 Last inspection: Jul 16, 2026 Total crashes: 103

FMCSA Inspection Records (326 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 16, 2026

1012013177

Level 3 MS VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 9, 2026

2090001252

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 AL MACK 1M1AN3GY...

Jul 9, 2026

2113002706

1 viol.
Level 3 AL FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLDR...

Jul 9, 2026

2113002706

1 viol.
Level 3 AL FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLDR...

Jul 9, 2026

1516003038

3 viol.
Level 2 AL FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLD5...

Jul 9, 2026

1516003038

3 viol.
Level 2 AL FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLD5...

Jul 4, 2026

7632010132

Level 3 MS VOLV 4V4BC9EH...

Jul 2, 2026

2005012975

Level 3 MS VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 30, 2026

I037A60419

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

Jun 29, 2026

6643029292

Level 3 MS VOLV 4V4NC9EG...

Jun 26, 2026

1295000836

9 viol.
Level 3 AL VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 26, 2026

I035C10147

Level 1 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 21, 2026

1278001358

Level 3 AL VOLVO 4V4NC9EG...

Jun 18, 2026

1420001512

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

Jun 10, 2026

I030F11968

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

326

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

326

View all 326 inspections

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (103 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.

Jun 29, 2026

AL • AL0006667637

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 19, 2025

AL • AL0005736717

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 2, 2025

AL • AL0005632895

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 12, 2024

SC • SC0024310495

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 28, 2024

TN • TN0400138507

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 28, 2024

AL • AL0004667727

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Jun 17, 2024

AL • AL0004663663

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 18, 2024

MS • MS1301242689

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 17, 2024

MS • MS2504246540

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 24, 2024

GA • GA0009313729

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 23, 2024

GA • GA0009313004

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 5, 2023

AL • AL0003734144

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 11, 2023

AL • AL0003674513

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 21, 2023

FL • FL2531598703

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 20, 2023

AL • AL0003643311

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

2

Injury Crashes

65

Total Crashes

103

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

151

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 38
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 19
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 92
OOS: 38

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 2

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

326
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

109
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

109

90 owned

Trailers

429

429 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

107

CDL Drivers: 107
Interstate: 100
Intrastate: 7
Driver Inspections

49

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 6.12%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 100
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 7

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Building Materials Beverages Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

109

Power Units

109

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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