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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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SOUTHERLAND TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 912915 · MC394818 · EIN 62-1833506 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
6050 DANA WAY SUITE 100, ANTIOCH, TN, 37013
(615) 618-2008 · BRYAN SMITH
72
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
38 / 37
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
115 / 273
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CAT 0011562-00 · eff 11/13/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance218 pts
Unsafe Driving51 pts
Other17 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance3 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 110 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.45B2PC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.75A1-TBSP | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.30 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 |
Most inspected states
NM15
TN15
CA13
TX6
NV6
KS6
NC6
OK5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.47 | 1.14 | ≈17–24% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.03 | ≈8–15% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.03 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.00 | 1.89 | ≈20–24% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.02 | 0.03 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21 · 1 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 Giles County, TN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Giles County, TN 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 45% · Phone / texting 39% · Seat belt 14%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 86% · False log / RODS 14%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 5 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
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 60% (8 OOS) · Brakes 24% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 5% (1 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 14 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: 13 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 11 clean · improving.
1. Other3 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLIRP
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 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 — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2026 | BATON ROUGE, LA | ✓ | ||
| 06/02/2026 | BATON ROUGE, LA | ✓ | ||
| 01/02/2026 | NASHVILLE, TN | 2 | ✓ | |
| 06/23/2025 | TUCSON, AZ | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 81 vehicles seen in inspections
42 trailer39 truck
Company profile
Officer
BRYAN SMITH
Annual mileage
3.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
37
Registered since
2000-10-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 83 carriers
Shares identifiers with 83 carriers (39 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PATHS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2472450 | officer | strong |
| 7TH STREET BUILDING CENTER | 1670369 | officer | strong |
| BAR S CATTLE LLC | 4322591 | officer | strong |
| BRYAN EDWARD SMITH | 2481960 | officer | strong |
| BRYAN MICHAEL SMITH | 2337286 | officer | strong |
| BRYAN SMITH | 1873261 | officer | strong |
| BRYAN SMITH | 2162889 | officer | strong |
| BRYAN SMITH | 2400766 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: COM-TECH CONSTRUCTION INC (USDOT 750549, 1998).
Activity history (recent)
05/06/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.9M mi reported (2024)
11/13/2024 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAT 0011562-00
11/13/2024 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 521 91 47
12/23/2017 — Insurance cancelled — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CAA 521 91 47
11/13/2017 — Insurance replaced — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CAA 521 91 47
11/13/2010 — Insurance cancelled — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV5280300
10/18/2010 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/17/2010)
11/12/2009 — Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV5280300
11/13/2008 — Insurance cancelled — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LUB1001191107
10/17/2008 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/13/2008)
12/01/2007 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL486295
11/13/2007 — Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL486295
11/05/2007 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/13/2007)
11/13/2006 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 462045
10/17/2006 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/15/2006)
11/13/2005 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 437819
10/17/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/16/2005)
11/13/2004 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 441457
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/912915.