SOUTHERN QUALITY PROPANE INC
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.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTHERN QUALITY PROPANE INC (USDOT 3957083) 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 Officer(s): JOSEPH B HENSON (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3957083/ As of: Jul 25, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 8.8% vs peer median 15.6% (better). n=28001 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 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.
Recent changes
- Power Units −8 (45 → 37) · Jun 11, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Power Units +13 (32 → 45) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −3 (31 → 28) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Physical street 403 SMITH AVE → 108 MADISON GROVE BLVD · Jul 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 65 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 26 | 26 | 4 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 7.69% | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SOUTHERN QUALITY PROPANE INC is a motor carrier based in THOMASVILLE, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3957083. 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 37 power units and 28 drivers, with 65 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 8.8%. 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.
SOUTHERN QUALITY PROPANE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 32 power units and 31 drivers, based in Thomasville, GA. Across 35 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
35 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 21% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in FL (19) and GA (16), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
8.6% out-of-service rate; led by HM Compliance (40.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 32 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 31 drivers; Freightliner, Ford, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 28,001 ACTIVE carriers operating 18–56 power units (±50% of this carrier's 37 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 4 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 403 SMITH AVE 108 MADISON GROVE BLVDSeen 56 times · first May 25, 2026 · last Jul 25, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 45 37FMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 31 28Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 32 45Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 | 2 | — | 0.83 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 0.72 | 1 | — | 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 (65 rows) View all 65 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87721159 | Apr 29, 2026 | GA | 1 | WHIGHAM GA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87023423 | Feb 10, 2026 | FL | 1 | CRAWFORDVILLE FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86961479 | Feb 3, 2026 | FL | 2 | PERRY FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86902518 | Jan 26, 2026 | FL | 1 | GRAND RIDGE FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 107.620B-HMAMC, 177.840G-HMHC, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86687720 | Dec 30, 2025 | FL | 2 | CRAWFORDVILLE FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86655421 | Dec 23, 2025 | GA | 1 | VALDOSTA GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 172.519D3-HMPMC | No |
| 86433416 | Nov 26, 2025 | GA | 2 | WHIGHAM GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 178.337-13-HMP | No |
| 86232227 | Nov 3, 2025 | GA | 3 | CAMILLA GA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 85784839 | Sep 9, 2025 | GA | 3 | OCHLOCKNEE GA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 85741213 | Sep 4, 2025 | GA | 1 | HAHIRA GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85666111 | Aug 27, 2025 | GA | 1 | CAMILLA GA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | No |
| 85602988 | Aug 20, 2025 | GA | 1 | VALDOSTA GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 173.24B1-HMBPMC, 178.337-8A4II-HMP, 172.200A-HMSPSNSP | Yes |
| 85249979 | Jul 15, 2025 | FL | 1 | GREENVILLE FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84958493 | Jun 12, 2025 | FL | 2 | PERRY FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84919516 | Jun 5, 2025 | GA | 2 | VALDOSTA GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84778404 | May 22, 2025 | FL | 1 | CRAWFORDVILLE FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 84262211 | Mar 22, 2025 | GA | 1 | THOMASVILLE GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84141855 | Mar 13, 2025 | FL | 1 | MONTICELLO FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83757754 | Jan 29, 2025 | FL | 1 | CRAWFORDVILLE FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83335973 | Dec 4, 2024 | FL | 1 | MONTICELLO FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 83257110 | Nov 20, 2024 | GA | 1 | MEIGS GA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 83101502 | Nov 4, 2024 | FL | 1 | GREENVILLE FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.41-BNPB | Yes |
| 83068448 | Oct 31, 2024 | FL | 1 | MONTICELLO FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82741496 | Sep 20, 2024 | FL | 2 | LAMONT FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.95(a)(1) | No |
| 82727835 | Sep 19, 2024 | FL | 2 | CRAWFORDVILLE FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0009379295 | Mar 21, 2024 | GA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAWFORDVILLE FL | FL | 10 | 0 |
| THOMASVILLE GA | GA | 10 | 2 |
| VALDOSTA GA | GA | 5 | 1 |
| MONTICELLO FL | FL | 4 | 0 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 4 | 2 |
| GREENVILLE FL | FL | 2 | 1 |
| PERRY FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| CAMILLA GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY | GA | 2 | 1 |
| WHIGHAM GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 3 | 0 |
| 107.620(b) | No copy of US DOT Hazardous Materials Registration Number | Unknown | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(b) | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 172.200(a) | No shipping paper provided by offeror | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 |
| 172.328(c) | Not marked with "QT" or "NQT" on MC330 or MC331 cargo tank | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 172.600(c)(1) | Emergency response information not available | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify SOUTHERN QUALITY PROPANE INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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