Southco Distributing Company is an active interstate carrier based in Goldsboro, NC.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Tractors | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Trailers | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 29 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 29 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 87% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 71% | 92% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 48% | 80% | 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 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 2 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | SC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 2.27 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.10 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1.64 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 4 states. Top state NC accounts for 75% of activity. Activity outside home state (NC): 25%.
| Unsafe Driving |
| 5 |
| 3 |
| 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| NC |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | GA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | US | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 24, 2025 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | 3922SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 39375A | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 393205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 3953A2HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 39375A | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 39216 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 39216 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 39395F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | — |