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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC
USDOT 3114203 · MC84356 · EIN 82-4916737 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
24291 FM 1252 W, GLADEWATER, TX, 75647
(903) 986-8900 · THOMAS IVY
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
13 / 18
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
57 / 311
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $1M BIPD · policy 014-68-1136 · eff 01/31/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance269 pts
Other36 pts
Driver Fitness22 pts
Unsafe Driving15 pts
Not in SMS5 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 42 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 20 | |
| 383.51A-LCDLRSWD | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 18 | |
| 393.11TU | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 15 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
TX42
OK3
LA2
KY2
AR2
MO2
MS1
KS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.71 | 0.72 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.27 | 0.27 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.45 | 0.46 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.48 | 4.53 | ≈56–60% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-10. “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 TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 64% (3 OOS) · Tires 11% (1 OOS) · Brakes 9% (2 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 36 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: 5 inspections, 13 violations, 5 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 3 OOS · 62%
393.9A-LSLI ×2, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-LCHL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.36).
2. Other4 viol · 2 OOS · 31%
392.2-LCDLR, 393.75A3, 393.9A-LTSIR
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
3. Not in SMS1 viol · 8%
392.2RG
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LSLI ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/2025 | CORSICANA, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 65 vehicles seen in inspections
41 trailer23 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
THOMAS IVY
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
18
Registered since
2018-03-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN ENERGY SERVICES LLC | 3132018 | 3 VINs | strong |
| SOUTHERN LIFTING AND HOISTING LLC | 3073572 | officer | strong |
| SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC | 1465793 | 2 VINs | medium |
| LWR LOGISTICS LLC | 2840598 | address | medium |
| SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC | 4055332 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
| SOUTHERN TRANSPORT LLC | 4055357 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
| TIM ABLESTRUCKING COMPANY | 2957130 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: TIM ABLESTRUCKING COMPANY (USDOT 2957130, 2016).
Activity history (recent)
03/26/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2025)
01/31/2026 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 014-68-1136
01/31/2026 — Insurance cancelled — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DC910037-01
01/05/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/30/2026)
04/02/2025 — Insurance cancelled — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DC910037-01
03/25/2025 — Insurance replaced — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DC910037-01
03/06/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2025)
01/31/2025 — Insurance cancelled — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DC910037
01/06/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/30/2025)
02/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AWTS-00000047-00
01/31/2024 — Insurance replaced — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AWTS-00000047-00
01/05/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/31/2024)
01/31/2023 — Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YTX001998-03
01/04/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/31/2023)
01/31/2022 — Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YTX001998-02
01/04/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/28/2022)
01/31/2021 — Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AQ1YTX001998-01
01/04/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/28/2021)
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/3114203.