Southern Shade Tree Co Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Fort Mill, SC.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 75 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 75 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 34% | 87% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 95% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34% | 82% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 4 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | GA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | SC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0.14 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2.94 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 1.42 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 3 states. Top state NC accounts for 74% of activity. Activity outside home state (SC): 81%.
| Driver Fitness |
| 6 |
| 4 |
| 5 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 14, 2026 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | SC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | SC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 393100CC | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 39141AF | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 39343 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 393100A | No or improper load securement | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 3922SLLIT | State/Local Laws - Improper turns | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 39141AMCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required. | Driver Fitness | — |