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SOUTHERN VENTURE INC

USDOT 317276 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: CYNTHIA H WILLIMON Other (HORSES) Based in SIMPSONVILLE, KY Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Jul 21, 2022
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: CYNTHIA H WILLIMON
Cargo: Other (HORSES)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTHERN VENTURE INC (USDOT 317276)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): CYNTHIA H WILLIMON (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/317276/
As of: Jul 20, 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 A

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

A 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
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 11.1% (better). n=74418 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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 317276
In FMCSA records since Jun 6, 1988 (~38y)
MC / docket MC218873
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer CYNTHIA H WILLIMON
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Other (HORSES)
Fleet size 12 units
Drivers 10
Annual mileage 159,942 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (502) 722-5496
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1004 NOLAND PIKE
SIMPSONVILLE, KY 40067-5461
Mailing
P O BOX 486
SIMPSONVILLE, KY 40067-0486
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 317276
In FMCSA records since Jun 6, 1988 (~38y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 159,942 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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 0 11 0
Trailers 0 11 0
Trucks 0 1 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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
12
Drivers
10
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SOUTHERN VENTURE INC is a corporation based in SIMPSONVILLE, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 317276. 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 12 power units and 10 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file. 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 VENTURE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 10 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Simpsonville, KY. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in KY (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 10 drivers; Ford, Freightliner, and Knti are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 74,418 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 74,418 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.1%
Median across 74,418 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -11.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-12 2024-12

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Kentucky (KY) 1 0 0.0% Dec 17, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ford 2
Ada 1
Freightliner 1
Knti 1
Trailer 1
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 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
83424979 Dec 17, 2024 KY 1 SHELBYVILLE
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
KY 808225 · 1FD8W3HT6HED30592
0 — No
81589159 May 12, 2024 KY 3 CORBIN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
KY A67214 · 1FUJBBAV63LK52223
1 392.2 No
80312239 Dec 4, 2023 TN 1 tn-thp-1-knox-scales--east
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
KY 808225 · 1FD8W3HT6HED30592
0 — No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TN0050211613 Apr 29, 2008 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0001568712 Nov 22, 2003 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0000674474 May 27, 2001 KY 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0000035977 Jun 16, 1997 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC218873
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. EBA 008 92 11 91X $750,000 Jul 21, 2022 On file ACTIVE
ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY GF 9100125 34 — Apr 1, 1998 On file ACTIVE
ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY GF 9100125 CARGO — Nov 26, 1997 Apr 1, 1998 CANCELLED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 22UEN AX9715 BIPD/Primary — Sep 19, 1994 Jul 21, 2022 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 22UEN AX9715 BIPD/Primary — Sep 19, 1994 Aug 14, 2022 CANCELLED
ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY 8F 14659 CARGO — Oct 31, 1989 Nov 26, 1997 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 14, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Aug 4, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Jul 21, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Nov 25, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Apr 1, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Nov 26, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. May 17, 1990
    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
CORBIN KY 1 0
SHELBYVILLE KY 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify SOUTHERN VENTURE 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 VENTURE INC

Is SOUTHERN VENTURE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SOUTHERN VENTURE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 317276 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 VENTURE INC's safety rating? ▾
SOUTHERN VENTURE 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 VENTURE INC had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for SOUTHERN VENTURE 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 VENTURE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SOUTHERN VENTURE INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 3 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is SOUTHERN VENTURE INC based? ▾
SOUTHERN VENTURE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1004 NOLAND PIKE, SIMPSONVILLE, Kentucky 40067-5461. 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 VENTURE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SOUTHERN VENTURE INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC218873). 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 VENTURE INC operate? ▾
SOUTHERN VENTURE INC self-reports 12 power units and 10 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 VENTURE INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SOUTHERN VENTURE 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

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