SOUTHERN BLACKBIRD LOGISTICS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTHERN BLACKBIRD LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 4101669) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): TOMMY STINES (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4101669/ As of: Jul 18, 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 B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 78/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 78/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Nov 1, 2025
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Process AgentTRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1564720ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 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 91 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 76 | 76 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 9.21% | 7.89% | 100% |
| 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 BLACKBIRD LOGISTICS LLC is a motor carrier based in ANDERSON, MO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4101669. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 91 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 9.1%. 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 BLACKBIRD LOGISTICS LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Anderson, MO. Across 81 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
81 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 1,057% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (14) and NM (7), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
12.3% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (47.7% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPD (False record of duty status) cited 8 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Dodge, Big tex, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | May 28, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 17, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 27, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 21, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 16, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 26, 2024 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 9, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 6, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 22, 2024 |
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 | 4 | — | 0.36 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 18 | — | 1.58 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 10.66 | 11 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | — | 1.49 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (91 rows) View all 91 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88048540 | Jun 3, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 87994629 | May 28, 2026 | NM | 1 | — |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8 | No |
| 87731514 | Apr 29, 2026 | TN | 1 | COLUMBIA TN |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 17C-PI, 2-SLLS2, 104F3-C | No |
| 87418909 | Mar 25, 2026 | MS | 3 | I-20 W |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 87416524 | Mar 25, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 87319666 | Mar 17, 2026 | TN | 1 | DANDRIDGE TN |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 393.43DBMA | Yes |
| 87146398 | Feb 26, 2026 | SC | 3 | BATESBURG SC |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87100526 | Feb 19, 2026 | NM | 1 | OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 391.49J | Yes |
| 87053807 | Feb 14, 2026 | TN | 1 | GORDONSVILLE TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 87062436 | Feb 13, 2026 | MS | 3 | US 49S |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86831409 | Jan 17, 2026 | AL | 1 | JASPER AL |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86811507 | Jan 14, 2026 | FL | 1 | GRAND RIDGE FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 86773420 | Jan 9, 2026 | LA | 3 | DES ALLEMANDS LA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 86747731 | Jan 8, 2026 | LA | 1 | SLIDELL LA |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 393.60D, 395.24 | No |
| 86746606 | Jan 7, 2026 | GA | 1 | VALDOSTA GA |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 86550473 | Dec 9, 2025 | WV | 2 | GHENT WV |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 86500530 | Dec 5, 2025 | MO | 1 | DEXTER MO |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 395.8A | No |
| 86443895 | Nov 26, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 86348915 | Nov 18, 2025 | LA | 3 | SLIDELL LA |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86338535 | Nov 14, 2025 | MS | 1 | ITTAWAMBA COUNTY |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86264298 | Nov 5, 2025 | NM | 1 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86255378 | Nov 5, 2025 | OK | 3 | SEQUOYAH PORT OF ENTRY |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 86187611 | Oct 28, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47A-BCFSHE, 393.48A-BIAD | No |
| 86164254 | Oct 22, 2025 | MO | 1 | WILLOW SPRINGS MO |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.75A1-TEPBM | No |
| 86010084 | Oct 8, 2025 | AZ | 1 | GOODYEAR AZ |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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13 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.43D-B, 392.9A2-C | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000116993 | Jan 8, 2026 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2023 | MC1564720-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-105550881 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA862202740 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 5, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA862202740 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 5, 2025 | Nov 16, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-10550881 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 8, 2024 | Sep 5, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-10550881 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 11, 2023 | Nov 8, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-10550881 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 11, 2023 | Dec 12, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-10550881 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2023 | Oct 11, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 16, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2025
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Nov 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 5, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 12, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 8, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 11, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 3, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 6 | 0 |
| SLIDELL LA | LA | 4 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 2 | 0 |
| WILLOW SPRINGS MO | MO | 2 | 1 |
| ITTAWAMBA COUNTY | MS | 2 | 1 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 1 |
| COOKEVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| STANTON TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.106(b) | Cargo not immobilized or secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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How to verify SOUTHERN BLACKBIRD LOGISTICS LLC
- 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.
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- 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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