Southern States Co-Operative Inc

Active

USDOT 4969InterstatePRIVATE PROPERTYOperating since Jun 1974Updated Apr 21, 2026

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Standard safety record

Southern States Co-Operative Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Richmond, VA.

Not Rated

No FMCSA Compliance Review on file. on Jan 27, 1998

11.2%

OOS Rate · below 21% national

BASIC Alerts · of 5 categories

Crashes · last 24 months

0Power Units369 drivers

0Total Drivers369 CDL

0Inspectionslast 24 months

0Violations0.5 per inspection

0%OOS Ratevs 21% national avg

0Crasheslast 24 months

Company Details

Phone: (804) 281-1000
Cell: (434) 609-1714
Email: lance.stenzel@sscoop.com
Address: 6606 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23230
Officers: Lance Stenzel, Tommy Didlake· Corporation

Operation: Interstate
Classification: Private Property
Cargo: Building Materials, Chemicals, Farm Supplies, General Freight, Grain/Feed/Hay, Liquids/Gases
Hazmat: Yes
Drivers: 369(369 CDL)
Mileage: 3201680 mi (2023)
MCS-150 Updated: Nov 7, 2025
Safety Rating: S(Jan 27, 1998)

Insurance

No insurance filings on record.

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Carrier Profile

Annual mileage: 3,201,680 mi(2023)
Fleet: 469 power units· 22 tractors · 130 trailers · 289 trucks
Drivers: 369 drivers(369 CDL · 369 interstate)

Mailing address: 6606 West Broad St
Richmond, VA 23230
D&B number: 8964637
Fax: 8042811088

Fleet Details

Vehicle Type	Owned	Term Leased	Trip Leased
Straight Trucks	289	0	0
Tractors	22	0	0
Trailers	130	0	0
Total Power Units	469

Equipment Observed

Last seen Mar 24, 2026

Distinct vehicles · 24 mo

vs 469 self-reported (MCS-150)

Top makes

FREIGHTLIN13
FRHT11
KENWORTH11

Registered in

NC19
WV16
MD16
KY11
VA10

BASIC Analysis

Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.

Category	Insp w/ Viol

How this carrier compares

Cohort: VA · All carriers

Category	vs. Cohort	vs. State	Reading
Unsafe Driving	60%	89%	Around peer average
HOS Compliance	0%	0%	Better than most peers
Driver Fitness	60%	91%	Around peer average
Controlled Substances	0%	0%	Better than most peers
Vehicle Maintenance	40%	81%	Around peer average

Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.

FMCSA Registry Timeline

First registered: Jun 1974· 52 years ago
Last MCS-150 self-update: Nov 2025· 9 months ago
Safety rating issued: S· Jan 1998
Authority status: Active

Inspections (24 months)

Last inspection: Mar 24, 2026 · 4 months ago

Type	Inspections	OOS	OOS %	Nat'l Avg
Driver	0	0	—	6.67%
Vehicle	0	11	—	22.26%
Hazmat	55	0	0.00%

Accident Reports (24 months)

Period	Injuries	Tow-away	Total
Jan 1, 2026	2	2	2
Oct 1, 2025	1	2	2
Jul 1, 2025	0	2	2
Apr 1, 2025	1	1	1
Jan 1, 2025	0	1	1

Violation Details

Most-cited violation codes

3939TSInoperative turn signal3x
39387AWarning flag required on projecting load2x
39141AMCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.2x
39282DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2x
39345DBAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2x

BASIC Category	Total	Severe	OOS
Vehicle Maintenance	35	10	10

Recent activity · last 10 inspections, 10 violationsShow details

Recent Inspections

Date	State	Vehicle	Violations	OOS
Mar 24, 2026	VA	STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	0
Mar 19, 2026	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	0
Mar 18, 2026	MD	STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	0
Mar 9, 2026	MD	TRUCK TRACTOR	0	0
Feb 20, 2026

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Recent Violations

Date	Code	Description	BASIC	OOS
Mar 24, 2026	39355C2B	Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates	Vehicle Maintenance	—
Feb 10, 2026	3939TS	Inoperative turn signal	Vehicle Maintenance	—
Feb 9, 2026	3928	Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment	Vehicle Maintenance	—
Feb 9, 2026	39395F	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	Vehicle Maintenance	—
Jan 14, 2026	39375A3	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	Vehicle Maintenance	Yes
Oct 27, 2025	177801HMHCNP	HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain	Hazardous Materials Compliance	—
Oct 27, 2025	177817AHMPSPMC	HM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper	Hazardous Materials Compliance	—
Oct 27, 2025	39355D1B	Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.	Vehicle Maintenance	—
Oct 2, 2025	1712BHMGRMC	HM (General Requirements) - Failing to comply with all applicable requirements of this subchapter or an exemption or special permit approval or registration is	Hazardous Materials Compliance	—
Oct 2, 2025	39378AWS	Washers - Inoperative washing system.	Vehicle Maintenance	—

Unsafe Driving	5	0.13	—
HOS Compliance	0	0.00	—
Vehicle Maintenance	24	1.56	—
Driver Fitness	4	0.10	—
Controlled Substances	0	0.00	—