SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC

USDOT 609528 • 1700 SPRING PLACE RD SE, CLEVELAND, TN, 37311

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:1 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:S

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

609,528

Status

ACTIVE

Entity Type

Corporation

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Tennessee

Phone

8632585117

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

2,095,792

BOC-3 Agent

MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.

Physical Address

1700 SPRING PLACE RD SE, CLEVELAND, TN, 37311

Mailing Address

PO BOX 1435, CLEVELAND, TN, 37364-1435

Contact

Phone: 8632585117

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Jun 1, 2019

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Contract Carrier	MC-564535	ACTIVE	Unknown	Jun 3, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	8651004	ON FILE	Jun 1, 2019	Jun 4, 2025

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	8651004	REPLACED	Jun 1, 2019	Jun 1, 2025
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	49-503007-00	CANCELLED	Jun 13, 2018	Jun 1, 2019
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	49-503007-00	REPLACED	Jul 2, 2013	Jun 13, 2018
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	CA 132662A	CANCELLED	Jun 1, 2011	Jul 11, 2013
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	CA 132662A	REPLACED	Jun 1, 2011	Jul 2, 2013
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CT781443-8009-091	REPLACED	May 21, 2009	Jun 1, 2011
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	TN566967	REPLACED	May 21, 2007	May 21, 2009
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH	BIPD/Primary	74APN406645	CANCELLED	May 21, 2006	May 21, 2007

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/CANCL	CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	8651004	BIPD/Primary	Jun 4, 2025	Jun 4, 2025
TERM/REPL	CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	8651004	BIPD/Primary	Jun 1, 2025	Jun 1, 2025
CANCEL	AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	49-503007-00	BIPD/Primary	Jun 1, 2019	Jun 1, 2019
TERM/REPL	AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	49-503007-00	BIPD/Primary	Jun 13, 2018	Jun 13, 2018
TERM/CANCL	FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	CA 132662A	BIPD/Primary	Jul 11, 2013	Jul 11, 2013
TERM/REPL	FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.	CA 132662A	BIPD/Primary	Jul 2, 2013	Jul 2, 2013
TERM/REPL	SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY	CT781443-8009-091	BIPD/Primary	Jun 1, 2011	Jun 1, 2011
TERM/REPL	NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	TN566967	BIPD/Primary	May 21, 2009	May 21, 2009
CANCEL	NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH	74APN406645	BIPD/Primary	May 21, 2007	May 21, 2007

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC564535	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 8, 2025	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jun 3, 2025
MC564535	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 6, 2019	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jun 4, 2019
MC564535	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jun 14, 2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jul 3, 2013
MC564535	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Apr 24, 2007	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 23, 2007
MC564535	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	Jun 9, 2006	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service

24%

Unsafe Driving

58%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

7 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

2.4%

Driver OOS %

9.5%

Above nat'l avg (6.7%)

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 42 of 42 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

18 states • 42 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (62 violations from 42 inspections)

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Violation Summary (62 violations from 42 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	9	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)	Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD	7	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	3	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim	3	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner	3	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4	Speeding 15+ mph over limit	2	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.7A-UOC	Unsafe operations - general	2	2	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)	Texting while driving	2	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24C1III-ELDDOF	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to provide output file comment when directed by an authorized safety officer	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLML	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-INAT	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E1PC	HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.51A-SIN	CDL disqualification - major offense	1	1	10	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55E-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS	False record of duty status	1	1	10	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP	Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.3-F	Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue.	1	1	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.4(a)	Use of drugs	1	1	10	Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.26(b)	Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(d)	ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically	1	0	—	Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

2.4%vs nat'l 23.4%

-21.0 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

9.5%vs nat'l 6.7%

+2.8 pts above avg

Violations / Inspection

1.48vs nat'l 1.80

-0.32 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (42 inspections)

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Inspection History (42 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Feb 8, 2026	87001687	CENTREVILLE MD	MD	Level 2	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS4	No
Jan 21, 2026	86902056	TULLY NY	NY	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	395.3A2-HOSPD	No
Jan 19, 2026	86835219	PERRYVILLE MD	MD	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLEWA3	No
Jan 14, 2026	86819051	SR 322 AT PINE ST PHILIPSBURG	PA	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	5	395.3A2-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.24C1III-ELDDOF	No
Jan 4, 2026	86711902	RICHMOND HILL GA	GA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLLML, 392.2-INAT	No
Dec 9, 2025	86565795	WORCESTER NY	NY	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.45B2-B-AIR	No
Nov 29, 2025	86440306	SHEPHERDSVILLE	KY	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	1	396.17C-PI	No
Nov 23, 2025	86404689	I-80 WB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - WEI	PA	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Nov 13, 2025	86332017	NEWTON WI	WI	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.8E1PC	No
Oct 29, 2025	86193929	NH	NH	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2-SLLTL, 383.51A-SIN	Yes
Oct 28, 2025	86211486	HAHIRA GA	GA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLTCD	No
Oct 8, 2025	86004240	HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, N	NC	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 2, 2025	85956039	HUBBARD OH	OH	Level 1	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.55E-B	No
Aug 18, 2025	85565961	I 40 WB	NC	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 14, 2025	85217194	FORT MILL SC	SC	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLEWA1	No
Jul 13, 2025	85216410	SMYRNA TN	TN	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLLR	No
Jul 7, 2025	85158896	MOHAWK TN	TN	Level 1	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLLEWA2, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS	Yes
Jun 25, 2025	85068108	ROANOKE VA	VA	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	1	395.3A2-HOSPRNP	No
Apr 30, 2025	84575791	GEORGETOWN IN	IN	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLS4	No
Feb 27, 2025	84046621	SLATE HILL NY	NY	Level 2	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	2	395.24, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24	No
Feb 18, 2025	83893340	95	NC	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.16	No
Jan 1, 2025	83545785	KNOWLTON SCALE	NJ	Level 1	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 31, 2024	83063539	BRACEVILLE OH	OH	Level 2	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	4	396.7A-UOC, 392.2-SLLTL, 392.3-F	Yes
Oct 15, 2024	82910324	I95 NEAR EXIT 44	NC	Level 3	UTIL FULL TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 3, 2024	82839400	KNOX COUNTY SCALES WB	TN	Level 1	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Sep 1, 2024	82556841	I-95 NB	NC	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 7, 2024	82336988	I294	IL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Aug 2, 2024	82286024	CAVE CITY	KY	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.82(a)(1), 392.2	No
Jul 26, 2024	82241272	WEBSTER COUNTY	MS	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jul 11, 2024	82138842	ADEL GA	GA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	7	395.30(b)(1)	No
Jun 8, 2024	81824997	I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY	MD	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jun 4, 2024	81779219	CLOVERDALE VA	VA	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 24, 2024	80738284	FLOWERY BRANCH GA	GA	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	3	395.24, 392.2	No
Jan 20, 2024	80655760	PISCATAWAY	NJ	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Jan 11, 2024	80603955	I-70 W 123.3	PA	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2	No
Dec 7, 2023	80342681	GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, N	NC	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.4(a)	Yes
Aug 31, 2023	79591646	US 301 SCALEHOUSE	DE	Level 2	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.75(a)(3), 395.26(b)	Yes
Aug 28, 2023	79533319	I10 PENSACOLA WIM-WEST	FL	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Aug 7, 2023	79371522	CARNEYS POINT SCALE	NJ	Level 1	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	393.9(a), 393.45(d)	No
Jun 24, 2023	78979421	I75 WILDWOOD WIM-NORTH	FL	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
May 19, 2023	78674654	KUTTAWA	KY	Level 1	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	4	392.2, 393.55(e), 395.24(d)	No
Apr 14, 2023	78353900	I-80 E/B	IL	Level 3	—	1	392.82(a)(1)	No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

32 total · 9.4% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

I10 PENSACOLA WIM-WEST1

I75 WILDWOOD WIM-NORTH1

US 301 SCALEHOUSE1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving28 · 1 OOS

Hours of Service20 · 1 OOS

Vehicle Maintenance12 · 3 OOS

Controlled Substances/Alcohol1 · 1 OOS

Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Fatal crashes on record

Injuries

Across 4 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (8 records)

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Crash History (8 records)
Date	State	Severity	Fatalities	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Jan 29, 2026	TN	TOW	0	0	NASHVILLE	I-24	...MK0712	SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC
Jun 9, 2025	PA	TOW	0	0	pocono twp	INTERSTATE 0080 E	...VC6537	SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC
Mar 18, 2024	IN	INJURY	0	1	BRISTOL	INTERSTATE 80	...VG5814	SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC
Jan 15, 2024	NC	TOW	0	0	CARY	859 BASS PRO LN	...UX9126	SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC
May 18, 2018	GA	FATAL	1	1	—	—	—	—
Dec 20, 2011	GA	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
May 8, 2010	GA	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Apr 23, 2008	GA	INJURY	0	2	—	—	—	—