Southern Freight Lines Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Gladewater, TX.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 15 | 21 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 13 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 13 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 85% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 71% | 90% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 82% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 43% | 74% | 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 | 7 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 8 | 8 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | MS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 23, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1.42 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 0.06 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 3.42 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.53 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 11 states. Top state TX accounts for 73% of activity. Activity outside home state (TX): 27%.
+6 other states with fewer inspections
| Driver Fitness |
| 3 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| OK |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | 39311TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 39311TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 39355E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 18, 2025 | 39375A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 39375B | Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 39379 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 2, 2025 | 3939H | Inoperable head lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 38351ALCDLRSWD | License (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 38371H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | — |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |