SOUTHERN FREIGHTLINES LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 22.2% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 46.2% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTHERN FREIGHTLINES LLC (USDOT 3745614) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 22.2% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 46.2% vs peer 0.00% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — dotprocessagents.com llc Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3745614/ As of: Aug 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 22.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 46.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=142957 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing
Company profile
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceCONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 11, 2025
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Process Agentdotprocessagents.com llcBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1327604ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 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 34 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 23.08% | 30.77% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
SOUTHERN FREIGHTLINES LLC had 13 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 53.8%, which is above the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 17.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TN (4) and SC (2).
53.8% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (21.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 142,957 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (17 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 30, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 21 | |
| Wabash National | 14 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Blue Bird | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.32 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 2.96 | 3 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 4.87 | 5 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 17.33 | 17 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (34 rows) View all 34 →
| Inspection # | Date | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS ▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88009741 | May 30, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 391.41APC, 392.22A-D, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 87014671 | Feb 9, 2026 | TN | 1 | MANCHESTER TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSLI, 393.60C | Yes |
| 86831695 | Jan 14, 2026 | MO | 2 | VALLEY PARK MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 395.8K2-HOSP, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LTSIR | Yes |
| 86503141 | Dec 8, 2025 | SC | 2 | TOWNVILLE SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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14 | 393.207A-STBW, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85103409 | Jun 27, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9, 393.11UR, 393.55C2 | Yes |
| 84266490 | Mar 28, 2025 | TN | 2 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 83808778 | Feb 6, 2025 | MS | 2 | ITAWAMBA COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8E, 393.9 | Yes |
| 82391565 | Aug 13, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75(a) | Yes |
| 82235652 | Jul 23, 2024 | TN | 2 | KNOX COUNTY SCALES EB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 82040166 | Jul 3, 2024 | MO | 3 | mo-st.-louis-mo |
BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS
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4 | 391.11(b)(4), 383.23(a)(2), 395.3(a)(2) | Yes |
| 81998125 | Jun 28, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(e)(1), 383.23(a)(2), 395.30(b)(1) | Yes |
| 81248345 | Apr 2, 2024 | KY | 1 | FRANKLIN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 79279351 | Jul 31, 2023 | KY | 3 | CAVE CITY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.3(e) | Yes |
| 78603704 | May 11, 2023 | AR | 2 | ar-crawford-county(alma-east-stn) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 78380114 | Apr 17, 2023 | TX | 2 | IH 30 WESTBOUND MT PLEASANT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.3(e) | Yes |
| sms-78277785 | Jan 1, 2020 | KS | 3 | LEROY | — | 2 | — | No |
| 88255217 | Jun 26, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87459029 | Mar 31, 2026 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87211722 | Mar 4, 2026 | TN | 3 | MANCHESTER TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 86854704 | Jan 20, 2026 | KS | 2 | ks-montgomery-county---125 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 395.8F5-HOSM, 395.8F12-HOSM | No |
| 83432097 | Dec 16, 2024 | OH | 2 | WILMINGTON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 82926476 | Oct 16, 2024 | TN | 3 | KNOXVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 82438362 | Aug 19, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.2, 393.45(b)(2), 396.17(c) | No |
| 82259156 | Jul 30, 2024 | IN | 3 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 81490013 | Apr 30, 2024 | MO | 2 | mo-st.-louis-mo |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11(a)(1), 393.78(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7A88HQE1TR | Sep 29, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000109138 | Jul 3, 2024 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
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 | |
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| Dec 8, 2023 | MC1327604-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Nov 24, 2021 | MC1327604-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 3396989-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Aug 11, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000001959-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 11, 2024 | Aug 11, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000001959-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 6, 2024 | Aug 11, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000001959-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 5, 2024 | May 6, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000001959-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 5, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000001959-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 25, 2023 | Jan 5, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000001959-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 25, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000001959-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 11, 2023 | Nov 25, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 16, 2021 | Aug 11, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 11, 2025
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Aug 11, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Aug 12, 2024
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Aug 11, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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May 26, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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May 7, 2024
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May 6, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Jan 19, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Jan 8, 2024
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Jan 5, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Dec 8, 2023
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Dec 4, 2023
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Dec 4, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 25, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Aug 11, 2023
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Aug 11, 2023insuranceCANCEL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | LA | 2 | 0 |
| MANCHESTER TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 1 |
| CRITTENDEN COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY | GA | 1 | 0 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| LEROY | KS | 1 | 0 |
| CAVE CITY | KY | 1 | 1 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 390.3(e) | Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1327604
common · ACTIVE · MC
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CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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