SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC
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 and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 223 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC (USDOT 4969) 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 Officer(s): LANCE STENZEL (Company officer); TOMMY DIDLAKE (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 223 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4969/ As of: Jul 19, 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 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 1.6% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 11.1% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=1683 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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: Caution.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 130 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 289 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 223 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 203 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 115 | 115 | 11 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 10 | 3 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 8.7% | 27.27% |
| 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 STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC is a corporation based in RICHMOND, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4969. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 469 power units and 369 drivers, with 203 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.1%. 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.
SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC is a large fleet, operating 469 power units and 369 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Richmond, VA. Across 118 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.9% out-of-service rate, with 11 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
118 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 59% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (35) and WV (22), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
5.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.7% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 469 power units (large fleet) and 369 drivers; Freightliner, Kenworth, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 1,683 ACTIVE carriers operating 234–704 power units (±50% of this carrier's 469 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 33 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 23 | 6 | 26.1% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 22 | 1 | 4.5% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 17 | 0 | 0.0% | May 7, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Sep 3, 2025 |
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 | 2 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 0.12 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | — | 1.52 | 2 | — | 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 (203 rows) View all 203 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88371561 | Jul 9, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%, 107.620B-HMAMC | Yes |
| 88101472 | Jun 10, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88095673 | Jun 10, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88084131 | Jun 9, 2026 | VA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88066588 | Jun 5, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87901153 | May 18, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75A | Yes |
| 87838312 | May 12, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.87A, 393.9 | Yes |
| 87836311 | May 12, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 87786924 | May 7, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87723822 | Apr 29, 2026 | NC | 3 | ROBESON COUNTY, I-95, S |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87709765 | Apr 29, 2026 | WV | 2 | ROMNEY WV |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 823A-HMPMCNP50%, 200A-HMSPSNSP | Yes |
| 87592950 | Apr 10, 2026 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87550574 | Apr 6, 2026 | MD | 2 | MIDDLE RIVER MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87426421 | Mar 26, 2026 | MD | 2 | SYKESVILLE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87448000 | Mar 24, 2026 | MD | 1 | ELKTON MD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87381979 | Mar 24, 2026 | VA | 1 | VIRGILINA VA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.55C2-B | No |
| 87401789 | Mar 19, 2026 | MD | 2 | DARLINGTON MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87356034 | Mar 18, 2026 | MD | 2 | WHITE MARSH MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87247725 | Mar 9, 2026 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87110209 | Feb 20, 2026 | MD | 2 | ELLICOTT CITY MD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87016517 | Feb 10, 2026 | NC | 1 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9TS | No |
| 87004817 | Feb 9, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.8, 393.95F | No |
| 86838576 | Jan 20, 2026 | NC | 2 | I295 NEAR PARKTON RD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86804820 | Jan 14, 2026 | NC | 2 | I295 NEAR SR 1003 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75A3, 392.2FT | Yes |
| 86776013 | Jan 13, 2026 | KY | 2 | CAMPBELLSVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (223 rows) View all 223 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0260470163 | Feb 13, 2026 | VA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0260170159 | Jan 13, 2026 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0253610130 | Dec 22, 2025 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0073255520 | Nov 6, 2025 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108264389 | Sep 19, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0251935031 | Jul 11, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108078880 | Apr 9, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0250785159 | Mar 18, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0243485195 | Dec 11, 2024 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0242265320 | Aug 12, 2024 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0241755122 | Jun 17, 2024 | VA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107699037 | Apr 18, 2024 | NC | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| VA0240465182 | Feb 15, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072999730 | Jan 22, 2024 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0232615242 | Sep 14, 2023 | VA | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD23A0999088 | Feb 18, 2023 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV202114770A | Jun 30, 2021 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0106514903 | Mar 13, 2021 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072602548 | Mar 10, 2021 | KY | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| WV202108747A | Feb 25, 2021 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072590615 | Feb 2, 2021 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0210155177 | Jan 13, 2021 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD20A0758362 | Dec 24, 2020 | MD | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072560022 | Oct 30, 2020 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0106332079 | Sep 9, 2020 | NC | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONOWINGO SCALE HOUSE | MD | 10 | 1 |
| RICHMOND | KY | 8 | 0 |
| MOOREFIELD WV | WV | 5 | 0 |
| ROMNEY WV | WV | 4 | 1 |
| FRANKFORT | KY | 3 | 0 |
| LAWRENCEBURG | KY | 3 | 0 |
| CARROLL COUNTY | MD | 3 | 0 |
| FREDERICK MD | MD | 3 | 0 |
| I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE | MD | 3 | 0 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 3 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 5 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 107.620(b) | No copy of US DOT Hazardous Materials Registration Number | Unknown | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
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