SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC

DOT 609528 MC 564535 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
41 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 2.44% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 23.53% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
28 units

Drivers: 28

Trailers: 28 (28 owned)

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

Physical Address

1700 SPRING PLACE RD SE, CLEVELAND, TN, 37311

Phone Number

(863) 258-5117

Mailing Address

PO BOX 1435, CLEVELAND, TN, 37364-1435

Cell Phone

(863) 258-5117

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
20 yrs, 1 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-06-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-06-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-07-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-05-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-06-09 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT 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: $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

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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
2025-06-01 BIPD/Primary 8651004 $750,000 CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP… - - ACTIVE
2019-06-01 BIPD/Primary 8651004 $750,000 CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP… 2025-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-06-13 BIPD/Primary 49-503007-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-07-02 BIPD/Primary 49-503007-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-06-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-06-01 BIPD/Primary CA 132662A $750,000 FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2013-07-11 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2009-05-21 BIPD/Primary CT781443-8009-091 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2011-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-05-21 BIPD/Primary TN566967 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-05-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-05-21 BIPD/Primary 74APN406645 $750,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF… 2007-05-21 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

2.44%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

41 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

23.53%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

17 inspections · 4 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 41 Last inspection: Feb 8, 2026 Total crashes: 8

FMCSA Inspection Records (41 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Feb 8, 2026

2408C00394

3 viol.
Level 2 MD FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Jan 21, 2026

SPD3061493

1 viol.
Level 3 NY FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Jan 19, 2026

3254C00216

1 viol.
Level 3 MD FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Jan 14, 2026

E905601419

5 viol.
Level 3 PA FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Jan 4, 2026

1258000463

2 viol.
Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Dec 9, 2025

SPC3060897

2 viol.
Level 2 NY FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Nov 29, 2025

S211000169

1 viol.
Level 3 KY FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Nov 23, 2025

C112532740

Level 3 PA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Nov 13, 2025

2280016536

2 viol.
Level 3 WI FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Oct 29, 2025

1325001171

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 NH 3AKJHHDR...

Oct 28, 2025

1462000370

1 viol.
Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Oct 8, 2025

0006806592

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Oct 2, 2025

1782000660

1 viol.
Level 1 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Aug 18, 2025

0006789088

Level 2 NC FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Jul 14, 2025

0359002147

1 viol.
Level 3 SC FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...
Total Inspections

41

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

41

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (8 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.

Jan 29, 2026

TN • TN0400436699

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 9, 2025

PA • PA505428100X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 18, 2024

IN • IN0904474463

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 15, 2024

NC • NC0107593980

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 18, 2018

GA • GA0006720241

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 20, 2011

GA • GA0003964810

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 8, 2010

GA • GA0003378512

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 23, 2008

GA • GA8158023001

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

5

Total Crashes

8

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

25

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 11
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 10
OOS: 2

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

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

41
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

28
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

28

28 owned

Trailers

28

28 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

28

CDL Drivers: 28
Interstate: 28
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

17

Out of Service: 4
OOS Rate: 23.53%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 28
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Refrigerated

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

28

Power Units

28

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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