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Generated Oct 12, 2026
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SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC OF MORRISTOWN
USDOT 2216455 · MC270872 · EIN 62-1546293 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4495 ENKA HWY, MORRISTOWN, TN, 37813
(423) 581-2967 · TERRY K.WOLFE
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
59 / 64
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
122 / 432
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Protective Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy MF-005298 · eff 04/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving194 pts
Vehicle Maintenance159 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance42 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other13 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 100 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 56 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 16 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
TN51
KY23
NC14
OH10
PA5
SC4
IN4
VA4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.84 | 2.61 | ≈42–49% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.24 | 0.22 | ≈46–53% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.15 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.02 | 0.02 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.20 | 2.42 | ≈23–27% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07 · 3 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in TN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from TN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 89% · Following / lane / reckless 10% · Lighting / lamps 1%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 83% (1 OOS) · Hours exceeded 17%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 69% (8 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 23% (1 OOS) · Other 4%
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 12 inspections, 4 violations, 2 OOS, 9 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
393.75A3-TAOL
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.65).
2. Driver Fitness1 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
383.23A2-LCDLN
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.105).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.13).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/18/2026 | MARS HILL, NC | ✓ | ||
| 03/31/2025 | Channahon Twp, IL | ✓ | ||
| 12/16/2024 | ASHEVILLE, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/18/2024 | KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 90 vehicles seen in inspections
49 trailer41 truck
Company profile
Officer
TERRY K.WOLFE
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
5.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
64
Registered since
2011-11-19
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 40 carriers
Shares identifiers with 40 carriers (39 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SNS CONSULTANTS LLC | 3648828 | 2 VINs | medium |
| SFS LOGISTICS LLC | 3693688 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/11/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
5.6M mi reported (2024)
04/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Protective Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MF-005298
04/01/2026 — Insurance ended — Protective Insurance Company
policy MF-005298
04/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TINCA0016929
04/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NISTK0016929
03/05/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2025)
03/05/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2025)
04/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP02965A
11/14/2021 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 3416137
10/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1001073378
08/27/2018 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP02965A
08/20/2018 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP02965A
08/20/2018 — Insurance name changed — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1001073378
07/23/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/19/2018)
07/23/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/19/2018)
07/18/2018 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP02965A
07/16/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/12/2018)
07/16/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/12/2018)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/2216455.