DBA: Southern Freight Services Inc
Southern Freight Services Inc Of Morristown is an active interstate carrier based in Morristown, TN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 40 | 25 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 190 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 65 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 65 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 88% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 81% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 93% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 63% | 83% | 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 | 2 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 8 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 6 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 2.44 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 4 | 0.32 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 2.29 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.02 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 18 states. Top state TN accounts for 40% of activity. Activity outside home state (TN): 60%.
+13 other states with fewer inspections
| 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 10 | 11 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| TN |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 23, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | PA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 3922SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 39311A1LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 3958EHOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 3922SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 3965BL | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 3958A1HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Oct 6, 2025 | 3922SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | — |