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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC
USDOT 609528 · MC564535 · EIN 62-1617907 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1700 SPRING PLACE RD SE, CLEVELAND, TN, 37311
(863) 258-5117 · TRAVIS MAX STRICKLAND
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 11.5% — above the 6.7% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
28 / 28
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
24 / 238
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy 8651004 · eff 06/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate0% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate11.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving83 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance81 pts
Vehicle Maintenance54 pts
Driver Fitness20 pts
Other8 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 383.51A-SIN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.3-F | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
NC4
NY3
MD2
PA2
GA2
OH2
TN2
KY1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.15 | 3.15 | ≈36–43% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.74 | 1.89 | ≈86–93% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.51 | 0.55 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.00 | 2.23 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-02-08. “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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 52% · False log / RODS 28% (1 OOS) · Other 15% (1 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Centre County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Centre County, PA 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 43% · Speeding 36% · Other 12%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 23 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.
Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | NASHVILLE, TN | ✓ | ||
| 06/09/2025 | pocono twp, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 46 vehicles seen in inspections
29 trailer17 truck
Company profile
Officer
TRAVIS MAX STRICKLAND
Annual mileage
2.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
28
Registered since
1995-08-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNLAND DISTRIBUTION OF FLORIDA INC | 1692817 | 11 VINs | strong |
| DESTINY TRANSPORTATION INC | 296954 | 1 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/30/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.1M mi reported (2024)
06/04/2025 — Insurance cancelled — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 8651004
06/01/2025 — Insurance filed — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 8651004
06/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 8651004
05/08/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/03/2025)
06/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 49-503007-00
05/06/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/04/2019)
06/13/2018 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 49-503007-00
07/11/2013 — Insurance cancelled — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 132662A
07/02/2013 — Insurance replaced — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 132662A
06/14/2013 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/03/2013)
06/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT781443-8009-091
05/21/2009 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN566967
05/21/2007 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
BIPD/Primary · policy 74APN406645
04/24/2007 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/23/2007)
06/09/2006 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
08/01/1995 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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