CAROLINA SOUTHERN INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
- Broker authority is inactive, not active.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026137 inspections · 14 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
7
1× · sev 7
- 2393.48A-BLMCBADVehicle Maintenance
Air Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)
4
1× · sev 4
- 3393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
4
1× · sev 4
- 4393.45B2-BHTDVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
4
1× · sev 4
- 5392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 6392.2-SLLED
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
2
2×
- 7392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 8392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- NC8
- TN6
- SC4
- CA3
- KY2
- OR1
- AZ1
- OK1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 23.2% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Douglas County, GA
Medium impact13 of 48 violations in the last 12 months (27%) came from inspections in Douglas County, GA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Douglas County, GA 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 12% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× · 40%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 23%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× · 37%
- 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 50% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time3× · 38%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.12× · 22%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× · 13%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 3%
- 395.3B2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time1× · 23%
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× · 1%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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 impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 44% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× · 5%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 5%
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× · 5%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× · 7%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 6%
- 393.9BRKLAMPInoperative Brake Lamps1× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 15%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× · 9%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× · 5%
- 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
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLED×2State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
- 392.2-SLLS1State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA86 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 56 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
5
Tow-away
5
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi78 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi6 drivers
- Company officer
- LOUIS MCMEEKIN
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1996-09-17
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-20
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 55 trucks · 55 owned tractors · 134 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or phone numbers with 24 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
51 events- 04/20/2026MCS-150 update filed
8.1M mi reported (2025)
- 10/01/2016Insurance filed — Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 22UENOI5004
- 10/01/2016Insurance ended — Hartford Fire Insurance Company
policy 22UENOI5004
- 10/01/2016Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP1227797
- 03/01/2015Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VPP 4900016-08
- 12/31/2011Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 0510GXKGEP5986
- 06/01/2011Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VEN 8000039-00
- 05/01/2011Insurance cancelled — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
TRUST FUND · policy NONE
- 12/31/2010Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 0510GXKGEP5853
- 12/06/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/15/2010)
- 12/31/2009Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 0510GXKGEP5758
- 12/04/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/23/2009)
- 01/01/2009Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 0510GXKGEP5621
- 12/31/2008Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy 0510GXKGEP5621
- 09/04/2008Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF274922
- 08/01/2008Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF274922
- 01/01/2008Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy GEP5489
- 09/13/2007Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF274922
- 08/01/2007Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK3786878
- 07/05/2007COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/19/2007)
- 07/05/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/19/2007)
- 01/01/2007Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy GEP5360
- 12/05/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/14/2006)
- 08/04/2006Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK3786878
- 08/01/2006Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK3786878
- 07/10/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/21/2006)
- 07/10/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/21/2006)
- 01/01/2006Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy GEP5231
- 12/05/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/06/2005)
- 08/01/2005Insurance replaced — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTC 100636
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2009-02-06
- Last review
- 2014-03-05
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-20
- Reported mileage
- 8,060,000 mi (2025)
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