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SOUTHERN CARGO INC

USDOT 2589450 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: RUDY ALVAREZ General Freight Produce Cold Food Based in MIAMI LAKES, FL Grade B · 79
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Jun 3, 2024
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Company officer: RUDY ALVAREZ
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Cold Food
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTHERN CARGO INC (USDOT 2589450)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): RUDY ALVAREZ (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2589450/
As of: Jul 24, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 9.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 18.2% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=67539 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2589450
In FMCSA records since Mar 16, 2015 (~11y)
MC / docket MC908187
Company officer RUDY ALVAREZ
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Cold Food
Fleet size 15 units
Drivers 15
Annual mileage 1,206,270 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (786) 281-4732
Email: [email protected]
Physical
5881 NW 151ST ST SUITE 104
MIAMI LAKES, FL 33014
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2589450
In FMCSA records since Mar 16, 2015 (~11y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,206,270 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 18.2% vs 23.4% -5.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 9.8% vs 6.7% +3.1 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.21 vs 1.80 -0.59
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 12 3 0
Trailers 12 3 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 6 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 1 0 0 1
Crash reports 1 0 0 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 54 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 34 34 0
OOS inspections 3 2 0
OOS percentage 8.82% 5.88% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
15
Drivers
15
Inspections
54
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
18.2%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
6 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SOUTHERN CARGO INC is a motor carrier based in MIAMI LAKES, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2589450. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 15 drivers, with 54 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 18.2%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

SOUTHERN CARGO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 15 drivers, based in Miami Lakes, FL. Across 39 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.9% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

39 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AL (7) and IA (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

17.9% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (43.5% of violations); top code 395.30B1 (Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD) cited 5 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Utility, Freightliner, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 18.2% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 67,539 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
9.8%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 67,539 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +9.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
18.2%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
12.5%
Median across 67,539 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +5.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Hours of Service
18 violations
5 OOS · 27.8%
Vehicle Maintenance
12 violations
1 OOS · 8.3%
Unsafe Driving
11 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Alabama (AL) 7 0 0.0% Jan 8, 2026
Iowa (IA) 4 1 25.0% Aug 20, 2025
Mississippi (MS) 3 0 0.0% Jan 31, 2026
Florida (FL) 3 0 0.0% May 23, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 2 0 0.0% Jun 11, 2025
Arkansas (AR) 2 1 50.0% Dec 24, 2025
Georgia (GA) 2 0 0.0% Jun 26, 2026
Louisiana (LA) 2 1 50.0% Dec 8, 2025
South Dakota (SD) 2 0 0.0% Oct 15, 2025
California (CA) 1 1 100.0% Apr 2, 2026
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Oct 11, 2024
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Apr 27, 2025
Nebraska (NE) 1 0 0.0% Sep 3, 2025
Oklahoma (OK) 1 0 0.0% Sep 16, 2025
Indiana (IN) 1 0 0.0% Sep 7, 2024
Kentucky (KY) 1 1 100.0% Oct 2, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Utility 41
Peterbilt 16
Freightliner 13
International 9
Volvo 8
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 10 — 1.49 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 4 — 2.14 2 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 5 — 5.77 6 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (54 rows) View all 54 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88267162 Jun 26, 2026 GA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XD143W · 1FUYDZYB1VP875094
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
87948140 May 23, 2026 FL 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF27CX · 1XPXDB9X28D757418
1 392.2-SLLLR No
87526270 Apr 2, 2026 CA 1 CACHE CREEK SCALES
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF34CX · 3HSLGAPR7MN441616
2 — Yes
86936640 Jan 31, 2026 MS 3 ms-i22-eb-@-belden
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF28CX · 1XPBD49X8FD277807
0 — No
86735985 Jan 8, 2026 AL 3 VERBENA AL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DG12AL · 1FUJAPAV25DN44934
0 — No
86659227 Dec 24, 2025 AR 3 WEST MEMPHIS AR
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF32CX · 4V4NC9EH5KN204819
2 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLL Yes
86514334 Dec 8, 2025 LA 1 RAYNE LA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XD143W · 1FUYDZYB1VP875094
0 — No
86054350 Oct 15, 2025 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DG12AL · 1FUJAPAV25DN44934
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
85801825 Sep 16, 2025 OK 3 ok-u.s.-69-and-flat-rock-creek
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF27CX · 1XPXDB9X28D757418
2 392.2-SLLS2, 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS No
85672853 Sep 3, 2025 NE 3 FREMONT SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DG12AL · 1FUJAPAV25DN44934
1 392.2-SLL No
85578697 Aug 24, 2025 AL 3 PRATTVILLE AL
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF31CX · 1XPHD49X9ED231010
1 395.3A2-HOSPD No
85555503 Aug 20, 2025 IA 2 ia-45---hwy-218-nb-mm-29-pilot-gr
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF31CX · 1XPHD49X9ED231010
3 393.9H, 393.9, 393.9T No
85470216 Aug 8, 2025 IA 2 ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF35CX · 3HSLGAPR0NN357932
2 393.45B2 No
85420772 Aug 4, 2025 IA 2 ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XA958P · 4V4NC9EH5KN204819
3 393.207B, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1 Yes
85165063 Jul 9, 2025 LA 3 HAMMOND LA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF27CX · 1XPXDB9X28D757418
5 395.8E-HOSPD, 396.17C-PI Yes
84942721 Jun 11, 2025 TN 1 ARDMORE TN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DF32CX · 4V4NC9EH5KN204819
0 — No
84934526 Jun 11, 2025 MS 3 PONTOTOC COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XD143W · 1FUYDZYB1VP875094
0 — No
84539107 Apr 30, 2025 AL 3 OZARK AL
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XA958P · 4V4NC9EH5KN204819
2 395.24, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT No
84522046 Apr 27, 2025 IL 3 I-57
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OK BR5825 · 1XPHD49X9DD200273
0 — No
84549926 Apr 26, 2025 AR 3 NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XA957P · 1XPHD49X9ED231010
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
84400703 Apr 11, 2025 FL 3 LEE FL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DG12AL · 1FUJAPAV25DN44934
0 — No
84136582 Mar 11, 2025 FL 2 ALACHUA FL
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XA962P · 4V4NC9EH6HN972219
0 — No
84085758 Mar 9, 2025 TN 3 MANCHESTER TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL DG12AL · 1FUJAPAV25DN44934
0 — No
83889306 Feb 11, 2025 GA 3 FORSYTH GA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XA474C · 1FUYDZYB1VP875094
0 — No
83680965 Jan 22, 2025 AL 3 ROADSIDE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
FL XE720I · 1XPCD49X0SD751117
4 395.30B1 No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
AL0006626562 Mar 13, 2026 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL2638149504 Jul 16, 2024 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6VG8HQE1VU May 7, 2024 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0008942296 Mar 21, 2023 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL0002697462 Sep 10, 2022 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX51OGHQE1LX Oct 31, 2017 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC908187
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Apr 16, 2015 MC908187-C CPL CERTIFICATE CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0079406 91X $750,000 Jun 3, 2024 On file ACTIVE
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0079406 BIPD/Primary — Apr 6, 2024 Jun 3, 2024 REPLACED
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CS BSR 00000873-00 BIPD/Primary — Apr 6, 2023 Apr 6, 2024 CANCELLED
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 2BWHFL19S0101308-00 BIPD/Primary — Apr 6, 2022 Apr 6, 2023 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 479915001 BIPD/Primary — Apr 6, 2021 Apr 6, 2022 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP48634A BIPD/Primary — Apr 6, 2019 Apr 6, 2021 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP48634A BIPD/Primary — Apr 6, 2019 May 10, 2021 CANCELLED
GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO CRC541000207 00 BIPD/Primary — Apr 6, 2018 Apr 6, 2019 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY CA02961431 BIPD/Primary — Apr 8, 2016 Apr 8, 2016 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY CA2961431 BIPD/Primary — Apr 8, 2016 Apr 6, 2018 REPLACED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP1250207 BIPD/Primary — Apr 8, 2015 Apr 8, 2016 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 3, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Apr 6, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Apr 4, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Apr 6, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Apr 5, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Apr 6, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. May 10, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  8. Apr 6, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  9. Apr 6, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
  10. Apr 5, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Apr 6, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Apr 8, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Apr 8, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Apr 6, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Apr 16, 2015
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE AL 3 0
VALLEY SPRINGS SD SD 3 0
REST AREA AL 2 0
FREMONT SCALE NE 2 0
ARDMORE TN TN 2 0
OZARK AL AL 1 0
PRATTVILLE AL AL 1 0
VERBENA AL AL 1 0
NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR AR 1 0
WEST MEMPHIS AR AR 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 6 0
395.8(e)(1) Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status Hours of Service 5 2
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.71(a) Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(e) Windshield - Obstructed. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify SOUTHERN CARGO INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about SOUTHERN CARGO INC

Is SOUTHERN CARGO INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SOUTHERN CARGO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2589450 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SOUTHERN CARGO INC's safety rating? ▾
SOUTHERN CARGO INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has SOUTHERN CARGO INC had? ▾
54 roadside inspections are on file for SOUTHERN CARGO INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SOUTHERN CARGO INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SOUTHERN CARGO INC's peak out-of-service rate is 18.2% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SOUTHERN CARGO INC based? ▾
SOUTHERN CARGO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5881 NW 151ST ST SUITE 104, MIAMI LAKES, Florida 33014. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SOUTHERN CARGO INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SOUTHERN CARGO INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC908187). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SOUTHERN CARGO INC operate? ▾
SOUTHERN CARGO INC self-reports 15 power units and 15 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SOUTHERN CARGO INC had any crashes? ▾
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SOUTHERN CARGO INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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