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Generated Oct 23, 2026
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HORIZON SOUTH INC
USDOT 2318070 · MC791344 · EIN 45-5487224 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
8777 ROCKSIDE ROAD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44125
(216) 341-7410 · DAVID FERRANTE
40
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 41.6% — well above the 22% national average17 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$4M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
191 / 191
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
169 / 1750
Crashes (24 mo)
17
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Old Republic Insurance Company — $4M BIPD · policy MWTT 314151 · eff 09/01/2023
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate41.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1382 pts
Unsafe Driving358 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance72 pts
Other34 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 20 | 360 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 90 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 84 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 64 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 51 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 49 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 48 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 48 |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 45 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 40 |
Most inspected states
GA64
AL37
FL21
TN19
SC11
NC8
KY4
LA2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.71 | 1.64 | ≈23–30% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.34 | 0.36 | ≈59–66% (near 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.95 | 7.69 | ≈89–93% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-20 · 2 new since the Oct 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 38% (26 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% (14 OOS) · Brakes 21% (7 OOS)
• 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 42 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Log / ELD device 40% · False log / RODS 31% · Following / lane / reckless 19%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Cleburne County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cleburne County, AL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 38% · Speeding 36% · Seat belt 14%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 23 inspections, 31 violations, 8 OOS, 10 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance21 viol · 8 OOS · 68%
393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 ×3, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.963).
2. Other6 viol · 19%
393.47E, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLEWA2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 10%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.22A-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 34 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.283).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 ×3, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2
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Crash record — 17 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2026 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | 1 | ||
| 06/26/2026 | MACON, GA | ✓ | ||
| 06/10/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/13/2026 | ORMOND BEACH, FL | ✓ | ||
| 04/06/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, GA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 02/26/2026 | PORT ORANGE, FL | ✓ | ||
| 02/02/2026 | GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/23/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 01/15/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 12/15/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 101 vehicles seen in inspections
49 truck47 trailer5 other
Company profile
Officer
DAVID FERRANTE
Recordable crash rate
2.96 / MM mi
Annual mileage
10.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
191
Registered since
2012-06-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 75 carriers
Shares identifiers with 75 carriers (64 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| QFS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2244717 | 4 VINs | strong |
| EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | 3 VINs | strong |
| MERCURY TRANSPORTATION INC | 1356546 | 3 VINs | strong |
| HORIZON MIDWEST INC | 2317693 | 2 VINs | strong |
| HORIZON WEST INC | 2318092 | 2 VINs | strong |
| HORIZON MID ATLANTIC INC | 2255867 | 1 VINs | strong |
| TRX SOUTHEAST INC | 2256081 | 1 VINs | strong |
| DD&S EXPRESS INC | 361802 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: HORIZON CENTRAL INC (USDOT 1227635, 2004).
Activity history (recent)
01/30/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
10.2M mi reported (2025)
09/01/2023 — Insurance filed — Old Republic Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MWTT 314151
09/01/2023 — Insurance ended — Old Republic Insurance Company
policy MWTT 314151
09/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTT 314151
09/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MWTT 308199
09/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK 9374201-08
08/08/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/15/2016)
08/08/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/15/2016)
10/11/2013 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/15/2013)
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy LPM9064307
10/01/2013 — Insurance ended — Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
policy LPM9064307
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy LPM9064307
09/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND
SURETY · policy 9064307
07/25/2012 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
07/20/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
07/20/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/21/2012 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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