MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC

USDOT 338471 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MORRIS SOUTHARD General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials +8 more Based in TIPTON, IN Grade A · 95
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 · Mar 10, 2026
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MORRIS SOUTHARD
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC (USDOT 338471)
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: $1,000,000
Officer(s): MORRIS SOUTHARD (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/338471/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 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
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281616 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 338471
In FMCSA records since Dec 30, 1988 (~37y)
MC / docket MC202371
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MORRIS SOUTHARD
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Intermodal Containers, Oilfield Equipment, Grain / Feed / Hay, Utilities, Farm Supplies, Construction, Water Well
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 150,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
3787 E 200 SOUTH
TIPTON, IN 46072-9221
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 338471
In FMCSA records since Dec 30, 1988 (~37y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 150,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
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 1.33 vs 1.80 -0.47
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
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 2 0 0
Trailers 4 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 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
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in TIPTON, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 338471. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 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 overview

MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 20 years on FMCSA's records, based in Tipton, IN. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in OH (2) and MA (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.78 (Windshield condition defective) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Kenworth, Fontaine, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
7 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 281,616 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,616 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
0%
Median across 281,616 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 8, 1995 to Mar 10, 1995 (2 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Ohio (OH) 2 0 0.0% Mar 10, 2026
Massachusetts (MA) 1 0 0.0% Oct 23, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 3
Fontaine 2
Unknown 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 3 5.66 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 (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87269381 Mar 10, 2026 OH 2 NEVADA OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.78, 393.9A-LHLI No
85700341 Sep 4, 2025 OH 2 BUCYRUS OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9A-LFTSI No
82976278 Oct 23, 2024 MA 2 H-LUDLOW
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.78 No
Authority Records (1 docket)
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
Jun 14, 2021 MC202371-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (39 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA870919281 91X $1,000,000 Mar 10, 2026 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT37774A BIPD/Primary Mar 10, 2025 Mar 10, 2026 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT1181241183 BIPD/Primary Mar 10, 2024 Mar 10, 2025 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0124315001 BIPD/Primary Mar 10, 2019 Mar 10, 2024 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT771823002 BIPD/Primary Mar 10, 2017 Mar 10, 2019 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT771823001 BIPD/Primary Mar 13, 2013 Mar 10, 2017 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT771823-8004-041 BIPD/Primary Mar 10, 2004 Mar 13, 2013 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT771823-8004-041 CARGO Mar 10, 2004 Apr 25, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN310929 CARGO Mar 10, 2002 Mar 10, 2004 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN310929 BIPD/Primary Mar 10, 2002 Mar 10, 2004 CANCELLED
SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY LHT2005057 BIPD/Primary Mar 10, 2001 Mar 10, 2002 REPLACED
WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 771271 CARGO Mar 10, 2001 Mar 10, 2002 REPLACED
FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY MPS0056620 BIPD/Primary Mar 10, 2000 Mar 10, 2000 REPLACED
FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY MPS0056620 BIPD/Primary Mar 10, 2000 Mar 10, 2001 REPLACED
FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY MPS0056620 BIPD/Primary Mar 10, 2000 Apr 16, 2001 CANCELLED
FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY MPS0056620 CARGO Mar 10, 2000 Mar 10, 2001 REPLACED
FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY MPS0056620 CARGO Mar 10, 2000 Apr 16, 2001 CANCELLED
FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY MPS0056620 CARGO Mar 10, 2000 Mar 10, 2000 REPLACED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RTP204131 BIPD/Primary Mar 10, 1998 Apr 22, 2000 CANCELLED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RTP204131 BIPD/Primary Mar 10, 1998 Mar 10, 2000 REPLACED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RTP204131 CARGO Mar 10, 1998 Apr 22, 2000 CANCELLED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RTP204131 CARGO Mar 10, 1998 Mar 10, 2000 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN238316 CARGO Mar 26, 1997 Apr 9, 1998 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN238316 CARGO Mar 26, 1997 Mar 10, 1998 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN030664 BIPD/Primary Mar 10, 1996 Apr 9, 1998 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 10, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. Mar 10, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. Mar 10, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jun 14, 2021
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Jun 9, 2021
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Jun 9, 2021
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  7. Jun 8, 2021
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. Mar 10, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Mar 10, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Mar 13, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Apr 25, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Dec 13, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Dec 13, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Dec 13, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Dec 13, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  16. Dec 13, 2005
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  17. Dec 13, 2005
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  18. Mar 16, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Mar 10, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Mar 10, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Mar 10, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Apr 16, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Mar 10, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Apr 22, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  25. Mar 10, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  26. Mar 10, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FRONTIER INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Apr 9, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Apr 9, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Mar 10, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Mar 10, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Mar 26, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
  32. Mar 13, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  33. Mar 13, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  34. Mar 10, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  35. Feb 10, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  36. Feb 5, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  37. Aug 14, 1995
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  38. Jun 2, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  39. Apr 18, 1995
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  40. Mar 8, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
H-LUDLOW MA 1 0
BUCYRUS OH OH 1 0
NEVADA OH OH 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
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How to verify MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING 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 MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC

Is MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 338471 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 MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC's safety rating?
MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC had?
3 roadside inspections are on file for MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING 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 MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate?
MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING 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 MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC based?
MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3787 E 200 SOUTH, TIPTON, Indiana 46072-9221. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC202371). 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 MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC operate?
MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC self-reports 2 power units and 2 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 MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MORRIS SOUTHARD TRUCKING INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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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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