SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC
USDOT 3114203 • 24291 FM 1252 W, GLADEWATER, TX, 75647
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-084356 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 30, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910037-01 | ON FILE | Mar 25, 2025 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910037-01 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910037-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910037 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWTS-00000047-00 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWTS-00000047-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX001998-03 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2023 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX001998-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX001998-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2021 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX001998-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YTX000338-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 27, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910037-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910037-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910037-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910037 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AWTS-00000047-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AWTS-00000047-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX001998-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX001998-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX001998-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX001998-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YTX000338-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2019 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC084356 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2026 |
| MC084356 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2025 |
| MC084356 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2025 |
| MC084356 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2024 |
| MC084356 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2023 |
| MC084356 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2022 |
| MC084356 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2021 |
| MC084356 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2020 |
| MC084356 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2019 |
| MC084356 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 13, 2018 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
15 states • 85 inspections
Violation Summary (97 violations from 85 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F4-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2II-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(1) | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(ii) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (85 inspections)
Showing 50 of 85
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | CORSICANA | E 700 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD | ...897119 | SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC |
| Jun 28, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST | N 22000 35 HWY | ...738613 | SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC |
| Jun 15, 2023 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...746168 | SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC |
| Feb 8, 2023 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...746176 | SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC |
| Sep 18, 2022 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | US-165 | ...827597 | SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC |
| Mar 21, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(NEVADA COUNTY) | SH24E | ...410608 | SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC |
| Sep 30, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WAXAHACHIE | S 1200 35E | ...532338 | SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC |
| Mar 13, 2021 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CORINTH | US HWY 72 | ...345351 | SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC |
| Nov 6, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 11, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2018 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records