SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC

DOT 878741 MC 384058 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
165 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 27.27% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 9.68% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
42 units

Drivers: 42

Trailers: 60 (60 owned)

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

Physical Address

107 FIRST AVE SOUTH, LEWISBURG, TN, 37091

Phone Number

(931) 270-8055

Mailing Address

P O BOX 1758, LEWISBURG, TN, 37091

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
26 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
26 yrs, 1 mo

Broker

Active
25 yrs, 10 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-05-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2022-07-14 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2022-07-14 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-12-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-12-03 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2018-11-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-01-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-10-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2016-01-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-01-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-01-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-10-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2013-01-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-06-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-11-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2010-06-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-06-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-06-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-06-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC384058 2018-12-03
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC384058 2004-06-21

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: $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

On File

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

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

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
2025-06-17 Bond 3534009 N/A SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2023-02-01 BIPD/Primary 83UENOH7183 $1,000,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2023-06-17 SURETY E379903 $1,000,000 GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPA… 2025-06-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-06-17 SURETY 615117287 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2023-06-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-02-01 BIPD/Primary QHI-E4284-410679-01 $1,000,000 BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2023-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-02-01 BIPD/Primary QHI-E4284-410679-00 $1,000,000 AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE C… 2021-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-02-01 BIPD/Primary AHI-P2284-411899 $1,000,000 AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE C… 2021-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-01-18 BIPD/Primary 5000757 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2019-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-12-20 BIPD/Primary 5000757 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2019-01-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-02-01 BIPD/Primary 5000757 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2018-12-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-10-30 SURETY 1001000428 $1,000,000 U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COM… 2018-11-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-02-01 BIPD/Primary 5000757 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2017-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-02-01 BIPD/Primary 5000757 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2016-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-02-01 BIPD/Primary 361858 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2015-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY 1001000428 $1,000,000 U. S. SPECIALTY INSURANCE COM… 2016-10-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-02-01 BIPD/Primary 360613 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2014-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-02-01 BIPD/Primary 358651 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2013-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-07-01 BIPD/Primary CGP357152 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2012-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-11-26 SURETY 171317 $1,000,000 AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNIT… 2013-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-07-01 BIPD/Primary 355372 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2011-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-07-01 BIPD/Primary 352864 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2010-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-07-01 BIPD/Primary 350930 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2009-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

27.27%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

165 inspections · 45 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

9.68%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

31 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 165 Last inspection: Jul 24, 2026 Total crashes: 70

FMCSA Inspection Records (165 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 24, 2026

8390000602

2 viol.
Level 2 AR KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 18, 2026

8430000259

6 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 AR INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 12, 2026

Z002001104

Level 3 MS KW 1XKYDP9X...

Jun 24, 2026

6643029270

Level 2 MS PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Jun 24, 2026

I034B30048

Level 1 TN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jun 11, 2026

V262395097

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TX FRHT 3AKJGLDV...

Jun 10, 2026

2500000156

Level 2 FL PETERBILT 1XP5D49X...

Jun 6, 2026

I038581446

Level 3 TN PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Jun 2, 2026

V262398839

1 viol.
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XP5D49X...

May 28, 2026

1435001694

1 viol.
Level 3 GA INTERNATIO 3HSDZTZR...

May 25, 2026

LAERS01009

2 viol.
Level 2 LA FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLDR...

May 12, 2026

3224000146

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLBG...

May 12, 2026

LASIS01407

1 viol.
Level 3 LA PETERBILT 1XP5D49X...

May 7, 2026

I038010057

Level 3 TN MACK 1M1AW07Y...

Apr 16, 2026

I030F11877

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TN INTERNATIO 3HSDZTZR...
Total Inspections

165

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

165

View all 165 inspections

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (70 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.

Oct 7, 2025

TX • TX79OBHQE1UQ

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Aug 1, 2025

FL • FL2754900105

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 13, 2025

GA • GA0009895888

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 23, 2024

TN • TN0400199419

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Dec 15, 2022

AL • AL0002738342

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 7, 2022

GA • GA0008773565

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 21, 2022

GA • GA0008750872

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 17, 2022

SC • SC0022274197

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 2, 2022

AL • AL0002694065

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 30, 2021

TN • TN0103181558

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 17, 2021

FL • FL8956555801

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 29, 2021

TN • TN0102964917

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 21, 2021

FL • FL2409229901

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 26, 2021

GA • GA0007937033

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 7, 2021

TX • TX5XHAHQE1LH

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

3

Injury Crashes

37

Total Crashes

70

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

133

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 22
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 16
OOS: 2

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 94
OOS: 32

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

165
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

42
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

42

2 owned

Trailers

60

60 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

42

CDL Drivers: 42
Interstate: 42
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

31

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 9.68%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 40
Interstate (<100 mi): 2
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Household Goods Metal Sheets/Coils Logs/Lumber Machinery Grain/Feed US Mail Beverages Paper Products Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

42

Power Units

42

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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